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Features

  • Reign in how fast rear hatch drops with the Dee Zee Tailgate Assist
  • Custom designed to work in tandem with your factory tailgate hardware
  • Keeps your tailgate from slamming down on your bumper and fingers
  • Built tough to withstand constant use and punishing abuse
  • Installs in minutes with no drilling required
  • Dee Zee backs your Tailgate Assist with a 3-year warranty

Description

Whether your pickup is fresh off the dealership lot or a little long in the tooth, its tailgate is likely suffering from an age-old problem: premature opening. You know the symptoms. Every time you pull the handle, it crashes down against your bumper, your fingers or your Weimaraner’s skull. To cure what ails your truck, install the Dee Zee Tailgate Assist and never fear a flaccid hatch again.

As simple as it is genius, the Dee Zee Tailgate Assist adds a heavy-duty shock absorber to your stock tailgate hardware. Every time you open up your tailgate, the Dee Zee Tailgate Damper is there to control how fast it drops. And, unlike those flimsy screen-door dampeners, Dee Zee uses only premium components that can withstand constant use and abuse.

You and your drill might be best friends, but you won’t have to dust it off to install the Dee Zee Tailgate Assist. It’s completely custom designed to bolt into place and play nice with your stock hardware. And, the Dee Zee Tailgate Lift Assist is backed by a 3-year warranty.

Our 50+ Dee Zee Tailgate Assist customer reviews have an average rating of 4.50 out of 5 stars. To see specific reviews about your vehicle, please select your year, make and model from the drop down above.

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No tailgate should be without a tailgate assist

Reviewed by Brian T (Middleton, TN) — Sunday at 7:17 PM

I have the tailgate assist installed on a 2012 dodge ram sport which has a very heavy tailgate but with the tailgate assist it floats down like a feather.

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what a difference

Reviewed by ROBERT B (Fountainville, PA) Reviewed for a 2013 Dodge Ram — May 14, 2013 11:16 AM

nice product...easy to install (if you follow the instructions carefully of course) works like a charm!!

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Cr86ou

Reviewed by Charles R (Tulsa, OK) Reviewed for a 2012 Ford F-250 — May 09, 2013 8:29 PM

Great accessory. Glad I purchased.

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Tailgate Assist

Reviewed by GEORGE S (PUNTA GORDA, FL) Reviewed for a 2007 Chevy Silverado — May 06, 2013 9:03 PM

great product, I am 65 years old and have a wife that shops constantly, usually driven by me. the dee zee tailgate assist saves this old timer a lot of stress and the wife can even handel the tail gate. win-win

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sweet

Reviewed by James S (Toronto, OH) — May 03, 2013 8:40 PM

Power tools done in 15 min.

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Heavy tail gate

Reviewed by keith a (Pittsburg, CA) Reviewed for a 1999 Ford F-250 — May 01, 2013 7:26 PM

Dee Zee Tailgate Assist really helps dropping my tail gate on my Super Duty Ford, it's very heavy and now my wife can open and drop the gate when loading grocery's. No more heavy lift

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Must have

Reviewed by Aaron A (Keller, TX) Reviewed for a 2006 Ford F-250 — Apr 28, 2013 9:56 PM

I should have purchased this years ago, quick and easy install. I highly reccemend this.

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Great idea needs improvements

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.

Reviewed by David C (New Berlin, NY) Reviewed for a 2012 Ford F-150 — Apr 25, 2013 4:19 AM

The Tailgate Assist is a great invention but has two areas that need work. Inserting the threaded adapter into the tailgate was a frustrating process, there needs to be an easier method. Second, after less than 8 months, the lower fitting on the Assist failed. It fittings need to be sturdier. That said, I immediately purchased a replacement for the one that failed because the Assist makes opening the tail gate so much easier, especially if your hands are full. I still recommend them.

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I like it.

Reviewed by Josh M (SPRING, TX) Reviewed for a 2011 Ford F-150 — Apr 24, 2013 10:00 PM

I'm happy with my purchase. The tailgate assist works great and it was a good buy.

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100 thumbs up

Reviewed by myoung w (PHOENIX, AZ) — Apr 23, 2013 5:37 PM

This product is brilliant it doesn't require drilling and it is super easy to install. Works great Would recommend to anyone

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Asked by Anonymous

May 10, 2013 6:59 AM

2011 GMC Sierra

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Blake

Is there a way to adjust the tension on the Dee Zee Tailgate Assist? It would be perfect if it opened a little slower. Thanks

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Answered by Nathan S. — May 10, 2013 1:50 PM

Hi Blake, Unfortunately there is no way to adjust the tension at this time.

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Asked by Anonymous

Mar 09, 2013 6:15 PM

2012 Ford F-150

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Rockhopper

Can the item be installed on either the driver or passenger side?

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Answered by Nathan S. — Mar 13, 2013 3:27 PM

Hi, You should be able to in most cases.

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Asked by Anonymous

Nov 08, 2012 12:08 PM

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1 or 2 ???

Would I need 1 or two of these to do the job?

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Answered by Nathan S. — Nov 09, 2012 7:53 AM

Hi, Just 1 is required.

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Asked by Anonymous

Oct 24, 2012 8:59 AM

2000 Ford F-250

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Herb

Does the tailgate require 1 or 2 assist units? Thanks

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Answered by Nathan S. — Oct 24, 2012 3:01 PM

Hi Herb, One kit is all you need.

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Asked by Anonymous

Jul 06, 2012 4:36 PM

2001 Ford F-150

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Supercrew Installation

The item says fits all F150 models, however after I received it I found out that DeeZee does not have one compatible with my 2001 F150 Supercrew. Has anyone installed this anyway and has an alteration to make it work?

Asked by Mark H.

May 30, 2012 3:19 PM

2003 Chevy Silverado

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One or two?

I see these sell as single pieces. Is one enough, or do you need two (one for each side of the tailcate)?

Asked by Anonymous

May 22, 2012 8:15 AM

2012 Ford F-250

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Lyle

can you put one on both sides of the tailgate or is only one required.

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Answered by Michael K. — May 23, 2012 6:28 PM

Hi Lyle, you only need one.

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Asked by randy w.

Apr 07, 2012 7:13 PM

2012 Ford F-150

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dee zee tailgate assist

i want to make sure this is the new version of this product. It has been redesigned lately and I want the latest one.

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Answered by Michael K. — Apr 09, 2012 11:42 AM

Hi Randy, yes, this is the latest version of the Tailgate Assist.

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