Name: Dee Zee® - Tailgate Assist
Brand: Dee Zee
SKU: mpn5065040112
Price: 38.83 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (35 reviews)

Vehicle Fitment

Make	Model	Year
Ford	F-250	2017-2024
	F-350	2017-2024
	F-450	2017-2020

Product Details

Tailgate Assist by Dee Zee®. 1 Piece. Tailgate to glide slowly and safely down on its own once opened. Parts are fitted specifically to work in conjunction with factory tailgate support cables for your make and model. Easy, no drill installation. Manufactured from industry-leading materials using up-to-date equipment, it ensures everlasting reliability and enduring value. This product is distinguished by total quality assurance, unsurpassed by anybody else.

Notes

Only one tailgate assist required per vehicle
Mounts to driver's side

Features

Allows tailgate to glide slowly open by itself once opened
Designed to stand up to repeated, heavy-duty operation
All parts are fitted specifically for your make and model
Gas strut works in conjunction with OEM tailgate support cables
Installation is easy with no drilling
3-year manufacturer warranty
Proudly manufactured in the United States

When you are carrying a lot of heavy items in both arms, the simple act of opening your truck's tailgate can become a cumbersome process. After pulling a release handle which may or may not work well due to loose or misadjusted linkages, juggling things around in your arms as you lower a heavy steel tailgate is awkward. If a package or the tailgate panel itself has ever slid out of your hands and fallen hard, you will greatly appreciate the Tailgate Assist kit from Dee Zee. It features one gas strut and related hardware that bolt easily in place that allow your tailgate to glide open slowly, safely, and gracefully.

Installation is straightforward. Using standard tools, simply unhook the driver's side tailgate support cable, then replace the original mounting bolts with new ones supplied in the kit designed for the gas strut. Once the support cable is reinstalled, your tailgate will latch tightly in place with no clearance issues or difficulty. Dee Zee has tested and developed the gas strut and related components to heavy duty specifications to ensure many years of smooth operation, even in the most extreme of temperatures and the dirtiest of environments. Dee Zee proudly manufactures the Tailgate Assist kit in the United States and backs it with a 3-year warranty to ensure your satisfaction.

Since 1977, Iowa-based Dee Zee® has sought to create products and accessories for trucks and SUVs with class-leading levels of style, quality, and longevity. Their success and growth in the marketplace has always been fueled by listening to what customers want, then building the things competitors did not offer. Dee Zee believes that it is extremely important to be environmentally aware and views efficient manufacturing to minimize pollution and waste as a corporate responsibility. That philosophy goes hand in hand with fundamental beliefs that a product which effectively resists corrosion represents a better value for the customer - giving it a longer useful lifespan instead of becoming more junk in a landfill. Our website is proud to offer the Dee Zee product you've seen on this page as well as the company's complete lineup of running boards, grille guards, tool boxes, bed protectors, mud flaps, liquid transfer tanks, cargo carriers, and much more.

Brand:

Dee Zee

Part Number:

DZ 43205

UPC:

019023977343

Alternate MPN:

DZ43205

Installation

Dee Zee® - Tailgate Assist Installation Video

Dee Zee® - Tailgate Assist Installation Instructions

Warranty

Warranty Coverage - Materials & Workmanship

Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturer defects in materials, workmanship, and design under normal use, excluding damage resulting from road hazards such as gravel or other debris, product misuse, improper installation, impairments from accidents, product modifications, improper repairs, spills, vandalism, product neglect, or acts of God. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of new product(s) and is limited to the replacement of genuine Dee Zee products. Modification of any kind to Dee Zee products voids all warranty coverage. Warranty does not include electrical components, installation, cost of removal, labor, transportation costs, loss of use, inconvenience, or consequential damages.

Stainless Steel: Side Steps, Grill Guards, Bull Bars, Bed Caps, and Side Rails
Aluminum: Side Steps, Running Boards, Storage Boxes, Transfer Tanks, Bed Protection, Invis-A-Racks, and Cab Racks
Plastic: Storage Boxes, and Bed Caps
OTHER: Front and Rear Bumpers

3-Year Warranty:

POWDER-COATED / E-COATED STEEL: Side Steps, Running Boards, Storage Boxes, Transfer Tanks, Sport Bar, Ladder Racks, Universal Cargo Trays, Under Seat Storage Drawer, and Cargo Slides
MOUNTING BRACKETS: purchased for installation (NX, 6”, Rough Step, Louvered, Hex Series, Underbed Boxes, and Bumper Guards only)
OTHER: Tailgate Assist, Bed Mats, Floor Mats, Mud Flaps, Tailgate Board, Hood Deletes, Fender Deletes, Hinge Covers, Door Pocket, Door Hangers, Auxiliary Fuel Connection Kits, Tie Down Anchors, and ALL products not otherwise listed individually

Warranty Coverage – Component Parts

Operational items such as shocks, latches, keys, hinges, and wear items including, but not limited to, mud flaps, step pads, end caps, hardware, seals, etc. have a 1-Year Warranty. This warranty applies only to new products and is limited to the repair or replacement of genuine Dee Zee products. Warranty does not include electrical components, light bulb replacement, and cost of removal, installation, labor, transportation costs, and loss of use, inconvenience or consequential damages.

Warranty Coverage – Finish Protection

The finish of all Dee Zee products is covered for 1 year from the date of purchase. Dee Zee products have a high-quality finish that must be cared for and maintained like any other exposed finish on the vehicle. Protect the finish with non-abrasive automotive wax (e.g. Pure Carnauba) on a regular basis. Applying soaps, polishes, or waxes that contain an abrasive compound may scratch the finish and leave the exposed material susceptible to corrosion.

Warranty Submission Procedure

All warranty claims will be initiated at the place of purchase. The original purchaser will be required to present the original sales receipt with purchase date shown and provide photographs of the defect.

In the event the originally purchased product style is no longer available, Dee Zee will warranty the defective part with a current equivalent.

Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act:

Legally, a vehicle manufacturer cannot void the warranty on a vehicle due to an aftermarket part unless they can prove that the aftermarket part caused or contributed to the failure in the vehicle (per the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. 2302(C)) Learn More

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5 of 5

Dee Zee Tailgate Assist

Dee Zee® - Tailgate Assist

Absolutely love this product! Lowers the tailgate slowly so I don't get hit if my hand slips, and doesn't just drop and hits the stops.

Posted by Michael (Killeen, TX) / August 28, 20212020 Ford Ranger

5 of 5

Works Perfectly on my Multipro-Equipped Sierra

Dee Zee® DZ43103 - Tailgate Assist

I store various tow and tie down straps inside my Multipro tailgate, so the stock damper wasn't up to the task of slowing down the additional weight. The Dee Zee assist took about 5 minutes to install, and works perfectly; tailgate now lowers at a normal, controlled rate. Nice.

Posted by Forrest (Bend, OR) / August 11, 20212021 Chevy Silverado 1500

5 of 5

Great Accessory

Dee Zee® - Tailgate Assist

This is a great accessory to add to any truck. If your truck has no OE assist, then this is for you. Ordering was quick and easy, price was significantly lower than the competitors. Took about 2 minutes to install, and works like a charm each and every time you open the tailgate. I would highly recommend this, especially the next time your hands are full and you need to put something in the bed of your truck.

Posted by Leon (Northport, AL) / June 23, 20212016 Ford F-150

5 of 5

Good Product

Dee Zee® - Tailgate Assist

Easy to install, works great. No negatives I can see.

Posted by Customer / June 19, 20212020 Ford Ranger

5 of 5

No Not Tailgate Hard Openings

Dee Zee® - Tailgate Assist

I love this tailgate assist. The tailgate no longer just drops open and the shock doesn't interfere with any of the tailgate functions. Easy to install.

Posted by Shayla (North Las Vegas, NV) / June 11, 20212012 Ford F-250

5 of 5

Just What The Doctor Ordered

Dee Zee® DZ43301 - Tailgate Assist

I bought two of these. One for my 2500 and one for my wife's 3500. They are great.

Posted by Customer / April 23, 20212018 Dodge Ram

5 of 5

F250

Dee Zee® - Tailgate Assist

Great product, wish I had done it earlier. So nice not having to have your tail gate slam. Recommend!!

Posted by Michael (Tucson, AZ) / September 02, 20202007 Ford F-150

5 of 5

Tailgate Assist

Dee Zee® DZ43100 - Tailgate Assist

Love the tailgate assist easy install works great tailgate glides open and does not slam down.

Posted by Customer / August 06, 20202004 Chevy Silverado 1500

5 of 5

Life and Limb Saver! No More Tailgate Slamming Down On Me.

Dee Zee® - Tailgate Assist

This worked great! Very easy to install and with-in 1 hour my tailgate is opening very gently! 45 minutes was waiting for the locktite on the nut-press tool to set... Other than that 15 minutes. Just need a wrench, prayers and patience. Really Happy.

Posted by Keith (Marietta, GA) / March 29, 20202019 Ram 3500

5 of 5

2016 Chevy 3500 HD

Dee Zee® DZ43102 - Tailgate Assist

This product installed easily, it took me longer to get my tools together then the installation. Great craftsmanship, looks and works really good, so good that I bought another one for my son’s truck. Thanks, guys keep up the good work.

Posted by Otis (Amissville, VA) / December 28, 20192016 Chevy Silverado 3500

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