How To Install Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist 74211 On 2016 Ram 1500

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do u have an demo video on how to install?

asked by: MDC

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I have included a video that briefly goes over installing the Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist # 74211 but we do not have a video that goes over the entire installation process.

As you can see in the video you will need to drill a hole on the bed of your 2016 Ram 1500, and a hole in the tailgate for the torsion bar to be inserted in to. The instructions included with the # 74211 will give you the exact hole location for each of the holes.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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Answer 1

As shown in the attached video at about the 32 second mark, the template is used to show where to drill the hole in the truck tailgate post and then in the tailgate itself. You want to make sure you mark and drill the holes that are designed for your…

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Answer 2

We have a tailgate assist that has been confirmed as a fit for your 1997 Chevy Silverado, but the part #DZ43100 is not it. Instead you would want the part #74211 which is a confirmed fit. This will actually make the tailgate feel lighter on the way…

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The Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist #74211 will fit Chevy and GMC C/K series pickups from 1988 through 2000 model years so long as the truck does not have a step-side bed. The linked video illustrates the product's features and…

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Hi Larry, Yep, the Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist #74211 will indeed fit your 2012 Dodge Ram full-size truck. It'll make it much simpler to lift and lower your tailgate so it's a nice addition to your Ram.

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A few of our neighbors have expressed that their tailgates are still difficult to lift after installing one of the EZ Gate Tailgate Lift Assists for Open Landscape Trailers, part #3375201000. This is most likely due to the gate being on the heavier…

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Answer 6

The Bedrugs aren't meant to hang over the rear edge of the truck bed so it wouldn't interfere with the tailgate closing. If your Bedrug does hang over a little bit, you'd want to trim it so it doesn't extend any further than the rear…

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The slight bulge that few have seen after installing Tailgate EasyLift part #74211 that you referenced is not a permanent dent. It's just pressure from the rod on the tailgate when its in the down position. If the #74211 was removed the bulge…

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The Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist #74211 is a confirmed fit for your 1996 Dodge Ram 1500. The only video we currently have for it is just Rob explaining how it works and not really going through the installation, but this does come…

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Answer 9

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 10

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 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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