Tailgate Assist Recommendation for a 2001 Dodge Ram

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Looking to get the Hopkins...Hoppys Tailgate assist # 74211...I just want to ask is this going to fit my 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup truck..and what size hole needs to be drilled to put this in? Looks like a very good product...thanks

asked by: Bob B

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The Hoppys Tailgate assist # 74211 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 and would work well for you. The hole size you would need to drill is 3/8 of an inch.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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I looked at the install instructions for both the Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist part #74211 and the DeeZee Tailgate Assist Custom Tailgate-Lowering System part #DZ43300 for your 2003 Dodge Ram Pickup. They both install in different…

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Answer 2

The Dee Zee Tail Gate Lowering System #DZ43300 is confirmed as a fit for your 2003 Dodge Ram Pick up. It will work great to help you lower the tailgate, but it is not designed to assist while raising your tailgate. We do also have the Hopkins Truck…

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What prevents the installation holes of the Tailgate EasyLift #74211 from getting worn out over time is that there isn't really any friction in the holes when the tailgate is being opened and closed so the holes do not wear out or get larger. We…

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The lower bar of the Hopkins Tailgate Assist part #74211 that you referenced will end up sitting right at level with the pivot point of the tailgate. If you check out the picture I attached you will see where that part of the assist installs in…

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Answer 5

For your 2004 Chevy Avalanche a couple "unofficial" tailgate assist options. For a shock dampener like you asked about the DeeZee part #DZ43102 will work great. Or for something to make raising and lower the tailgate much easier we have the…

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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 7

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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Answer 11

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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The #84 spindle is just a common way to identify the spindle dimensions typically used for 3,500 lb axles. So instead of listing out the parts, people can just say they have #84 spindles and it's easier to know what fits it. The CE Smith Trailer…

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