Will The Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist Work On a 2020 Ford F-150?

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Will this tailgate lifter fit on a 2020 F150 Lariat that has the Ford “tailgate lift assist” which doesn’t help lift it only helps lower and fold out step?

asked by: Andre

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While the Hopkins EasyLift Truck Bed Tailgate Lift Assist # 74211 is a universal fit item I don't feel like it will work on your 2020 Ford F-150 as you have an aluminum tailgate. I feel like the steel rod would damage your tailgate over time. This is why we have the DeeZee Tailgate Assist # DZ43204 but it will only fit on models which do not have the factory system.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Robin H.

2/3/2026

Hey, what did you end up doing for your F-150 tailgate with the factory lift assist? Knowing what worked could help others with the same setup.

Andre

2/3/2026

@RobinH I couldn’t find a solution, so I haven’t done anything. We’ll just have to get one with actual LIFT assist the next time we get a “new” truck. Unless someone can point the way to another option. (The 2020 F150 has what they call “assist” but all it helps with is keeping the gate from slamming down to open.) I will say that by and large many folks on the internet have been super unhelpful and indeed scornful of the need for lift assist. Along the lines of “if you’re not man enough to lift your tailgate…” Well, people, health crap happens even to those who are more than “man enough.” Moreover, my spouse is the one who currently can’t lift this thing. She shouldn’t have to limit her use of the truck for that reason, or have to be always asking me for help. So anyone reading this who is tempted to repeat stuff like “not man enough,” that stuff tells us all volumes about the kind of person you are.

Answer 1

Hey Larry, we have the DeeZee tailgate lowering system part #DZ43204 which will make the tailgate lighter when lower since it slows the tailgate down on its way down but the Deezee #74211 that you mentioned is not a fit for your truck.

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Answer 2

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