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πŸ’₯ Enhance your truck's tailgate with DEE ZEE DZ43205 Tailgate Assist Shock for smoother and controlled lowering Review

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Description of πŸ’₯ Enhance your truck's tailgate with DEE ZEE DZ43205 Tailgate Assist Shock for smoother and controlled lowering

This tailgate assist fits 2017-current Ford Super Duty F250/F350. NEW and IMPROVED – We have improved the nutsert. You no longer have the little bottle of blue thread lock to mess with. The nutsert comes with thread lock on it and ready to be installed. You do not have to worry about applying the thread lock and getting it on your fingers, clothes, or your vehicle. Easy to use. The Dee Zee tailgate assist makes the use of your tailgate an ease. By simply installing this on your truck will give you the ability to release the tailgate with one hand and not have to worry about that loud bang when it comes down. The smooth controlled drop allows your children to safely lower the tailgate. By adding the heavy-duty tailgate assist to your truck will ease the strain on the cables and hinge point by not free falling. You also will no longer draw attention to yourself when everyone hears the bang as your tailgate slams down. Installation is a breeze NO DRILLING required and the parts are all specific to the year, make, and model truck.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Easy installation and works great! Highly recommended!

(2021 F250 Super Duty 4 Door) Arrived on time, well packaged and looks very solid. The installation went quickly. The included Torx hex wrench is a good tool, but don't use it as it will tear off the screw head. Use it as a reference for the size you need for the socket and put it on the ratchet. The instructions are not bad. After the installation was complete it worked as expected and was very satisfied. Very nice suitcase accessory. Highly recommended. Don't buy a fake like I almost did to…

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  • Handsfree
Cons
  • Replacement Availability

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Worked great, easy installation.

I just bought a used 2019 Ford F350 and it worked great. Installation was very easy, although my only complaint is that the torx that came with it wasn't big enough. I was able to remove and replace the screw for the retaining cable, but it took some effort to keep it from popping out and the tool was slick and too short. I had to use a box wrench to gain extra leverage, but I managed. However, the actual product works great. My tailgate opens with no problems. The back door opens slowly and…

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  • A few competitors
Cons
  • Some little things

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Better than nothing but needs work

Good price, easy to assemble (except for the issue of not being able to easily remove the screw from my truck to fit the plate, but that's not the product's fault) and overall a normal product. I didn't realize there was only one in the pack, which I don't think is enough to slow it down. It still sinks quickly, but at least it doesn't pop like it did without it. In my opinion it should be even slower or go in pairs. Perfect for 2019 Ford F-250, you just need the right torx bit and impact…

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  • Everything great!
Cons
  • Long delivery time

Revainrating 1 out of 5

I wouldn't buy this if you had a 2019 Ford SuperDuty

Works great on my 2019 F350. What I mean by this is that the shock absorber definitely prevents the tailgate from slamming, but when you try to close the liftgate the cable gets caught between the shock absorber and the side of the liftgate and will not allow the liftgate to close. You must manually place the cable on the left side of the shock absorber (between the shock absorber and the bed) for the tailgate to close. It takes a little two-handed juggling, and it turns out flatbread. Called…

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  • Sleek design
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  • Could have chosen a newer model

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Definitely need 2 of these for Ford F-250

After installing the shock absorber on my 2018 Ford F-250 according to the instructions, I quickly realized that the tailgate was still lowering too quickly. Went back to Revain to find one for the PASSENGER side - only to find there isn't one for the passenger side. As a result, I ordered another DZ43205 shock absorber. Although it says "driver's side only" I was able to install it on the passenger side without any problems. I simply reversed the tailgate mounting pin and adjusted the angle so

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  • Permanent test results
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  • Negative impression