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DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System for Pickup Trucks

Part Number: DZ43302
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DeeZee's tailgate-lowering system is the safe way to lower your vehicle's heavy tailgate. Expertly designed and built to last, Tailgate Assist controls the drop of your tailgate, preventing injuries and making loading and unloading easier. Fastest Shipping and Great prices for DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System for Pickup Trucks. Read our customer reviews of DeeZee lift supports. Call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service or order your lift supports part number DZ43302 by DeeZee online at etrailer.com.
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DeeZee Lift Supports - DZ43302

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DeeZee's tailgate-lowering system is the safe way to lower your vehicle's heavy tailgate. Expertly designed and built to last, Tailgate Assist controls the drop of your tailgate, preventing injuries and making loading and unloading easier.


Features:

  • Tailgate Assist provides safe, controlled lowering of tailgate
    • Prevents injuries
    • Makes loading and unloading cargo easier
  • Smooth operation with built-in shock absorber and ball-and-socket connection
  • Extensively tested and built to withstand heavy use for the life of your truck
  • Custom designed for your vehicle
    • One kit is all you need for easy opening of your tailgate
  • Easy, no-drill installation - hardware not included
  • 3-Year limited warranty


Tailgate opening in a controlled descent using DeeZee Tailgate Assist

DeeZee's Tailgate Assist makes it much easier and safer to lower your heavy tailgate. It helps to prevent injuries and makes opening your tailgate easier on your back, arms and shoulders.


DeeZee Tailgate Assist installed on tailgate

This tailgate-lowering system is custom designed for your vehicle's factory tailgate cable. It uses a shock absorber as well as a ball-and-socket connection at the truck to make opening your tailgate smooth and easy.


The Tailgate Assist is built to last. It's carefully tested to make sure it will stand up to heavy use. Installing a Tailgate Assist takes just a few minutes using the included hardware, and you don't have to drill into your truck bed. Only one Tailgate Assist kit is necessary for your tailgate. Just install it on one side of your tailgate, and you're good to go.



DZ43302 Dee Zee Tail Gate Assist Lowering System



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DeeZee's tailgate-lowering system is the safe way to lower your vehicle's heavy tailgate. Expertly designed and built to last, Tailgate Assist controls the drop of your tailgate, preventing injuries and making loading and unloading easier.

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Very easy to install. seems to slow down the tailgate in a good way



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Came in a day early. Installed it in less than 1 hour. Definitely makes the heavy Steel body super duty tailgate much better by a slow no hands smooth drop.



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It works as advertised. It’s nice not having to fight with the weight of my F250’s tailgate. Also, I appreciate the installation videos. Made for an easy install.



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I had this on my old truck. Ilike it so much that I install it on my truck that I just got.When my grandchildren are around the tailgate I feel good knowing that the tailgate will not slam down hurting them



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As installed the lowering assist is at a very steep angle. The tailgate is very heavy.
I question if it will last a couple of years. Why not have one on each side of the tailgate



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This was a great addition to my tailgate, not sure how many times, I've opened it to have it bang down with my hands full. Simple installation. Quality parts.



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Purchased this for my 2020 Ford SuperDuty pickup tailgate. While the body skin on this vehicle is aluminum, and in my advancing years the tailgate seems to have gotten heavier as time has gone on. Watched the product and installation video on etrailer’s website prior to purchasing and figured it should help, and it does. Maybe doesn’t slow the decent when lowering as much as shown in the video but it is a definite improvement. Installation was straight forward and well explained in the included instructions. The kit did not however include the referred to bottle of thread locker, but I had one in the cabinet in my workspace. Over I am very pleased with both the product and the always satisfactory customer service from etrailer who will continue to be my go to for truck and trailer related accessories and upgrade items.



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Always a great place to order from.



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Works great



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Simple ordering and product is amazing!



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I have to return it because it is the wrong one for my truck. I must have missed the 2019 & above when I ordered it.
Nothing is wrong I am just returning it and getting the proper one.

Thank you for a great product!

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Katrina B.

5/5/2022

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Worked exactly as I expected. Easy install and a quality product.

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Daniel

4/14/2022

Works Great!! Tailgate is easy to lift and close and floats down easily when opened.



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Easy to install, and works great. No more slamming tailgate.



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Great Product Fast shipping



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Fast shipping!! Easy install



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Great product



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Works well for my wife. She has no problem the tailgate now the tailgate assist is in place



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It took literally 10 minutes to install because Ram had a better idea. it’s a quality product and it has worked flawlessly. Much more affordable than the similar Ram product. I would recommend this product and best of all unlike the one I installed on a F150 it’s within the truck body out of sight. Thanks eTrailer.



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Would just like to say that without a doubt this was the easiest product to install that I have ever purchased!! I was very pleased with the time it took to arrive! I would highly recommend the the company and the product! Thank you for your prompt service and the fact that you reached out to check and see if it arrived. It works very well on my 2020 Ram 1500!



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As usual, parts showed up as expected, when expected with the right amount of updates from etrailer. I have done quite a few updates on vehicles over the years and not many of them go as others say. However, I was able to install this one in 5 minutes with no issues on my 2019 Ram 1500. The preload on the shock is perfect, lowers at the right speed and get plenty of assist raising the tailgate. Only thing I recommend is a 90 degree trim tool to pull the plastic push pins out. Very satisfied with this purchase, just dont know why these aren't standard equipment from OEMs.



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Perfect fit and simple to install.



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very good to deal with product was easy to install



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This was the second tailgate assist I have installed on a Dodge Ram. The first on an 07. The only problem I had was getting the tabs out. Other wise it was simple to install. The feature about this model that I liked is that you don’t see it.



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Does not have the capability I hoped for, the tailgate still drops too fast with too much force.
Was easy to install but needs to be designed stronger.


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  • Correct DeeZee Tailgate Lift Assist for 2019 Ram 1500
    I checked with DeeZee and the correct fit for a 2019 Ram 1500 is the DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System for Pickup Trucks # DZ43302 so it is likely you have the incorrect system. The Tailgate Assist # DZ43301 you referenced is only for '19 Ram 1500 Classics, which is essentially the 2018 model.
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  • Does DeeZee Tailgate Assist For 2020 Ram 1500 Come With Mounting Hardware
    So there actually isn't any mounting hardware needed for the DeeZee tailgate assist that fits your 2020 Ram 1500, which is the following part: - DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System # DZ43302 To answer your question directly, that means no, mounting hardware is not included with the # DZ43302. Installation on your '20 Ram 1500 just requires a flat head screwdriver, T-25 Torx and a rag. I have added photos of the installation instructions so you can see exactly what is...
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  • Recommended Tailgate Lift Assist For A 2020 Ram 1500 Big Horn
    Per Deezee's fitguide the DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System # DZ43302 that you were already looking at is the correct fit for your 2020 Ram 1500 Big Horn.
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  • DeeZee Tailgate Lowering System for 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
    The correct DeeZee Tailgate Assist Tailgate-Lowering System for your 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500 is the part # DZ43100, as long as you don't have the Stepside or Flareside model. This unit is confirmed to fit your truck and will work perfectly to control the drop of your tailgate. It does come with a 3-year limited warranty. I have attached a short video review and the written installation instructions that you can also check out. The DeeZee # DZ43302 that you referenced is only designed...
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  • Tailgate Assist that Fits 2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn
    The DeeZee tailgate assist part # DZ43302 is a confirmed fit for your 2019 Ram Big Horn. This will basically allow you to drop the tailgate and it will slowly lower itself without requiring you to support it's weight.
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  • Tailgate Assist fit for 2019 Ram 1500 New Body Style and 2019 Ram 2500
    The new body style would actually only apply to the 2019 Ram 1500, and I can confirm for you that the DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System # DZ43302 does fit a 2019 Ram 1500 with the new body style. If you have a 2019 Ram 2500 the correct part is the DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System # DZ43301. I have added links to video reviews of both systems for you to check out.
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