I ordered one 2 weeks ago from an ebayer and still have not received it. He days they were mis packaged and it should ship any day...WTF!! I better get the right parts or I will be Pi__ed!

 

I installed mine yesterday, and I also had to remove that rubber bumper. I guess it works well enough, but I don't think the gas strut slows it enough when lowering it. It definitely doesn't let it down as easy as they show in some of the videos on say the F-150. I have also sent a message to DeeZee support asking about the proper fitment, if there is an alternate configuration that would allow the bumper to stay, etc.

Thanks,

-Rob

 

Here is a picture of the setup on my truck with the EZ-down. No rubber bumper on mine. I also included a video of my tailgate.



YouTube - 2007 Ford F-250 EZ-Down Tailgate

 

You do have the older style and your's is WAY slower than mine. Did you have to take off the rubber bumper or was it already missing from your truck? And did the instructions tell you to take it off?

I will try to get video of mine tomorrow.

 

I have the newer one then also. Mine is much faster too.

 

That was an older chevy tailgate on the video, which is much lighter than the newer fords with steps, springs etc....

 

Err, wanna try that again? I took the video. I don't own a Chevy...

 

Sorry, older ford, no tailgate acutraments....

 

Received mine and installed yesterday after a 3 week delay by mfr. I received a different model. Ditto with not allowing the gate to go slow enough, but it is better than it was...I'll post a video if I can figure out how to..

 

Did you need to remove the rubber stop to allow the shock to clear?

 

This is the same one I have too. Yes, you have to remove the rubber bumper. The bottom of the cylinder has a rubber ring on it that replaces the function of the bumper. Mine is too fast also. I wonder if I added another one on the right side if it would become too slow then?

 

I just did get this response from DeeZee support this morning:

"We have run into a quality and fitment issue with the 2011 SuperDuty trucks. There is a change to the vehicle that interferes with the mounting that you have encountered along with the shock not performing properly. We are working on this with our supplier but do not have a fix. You may return the product for a refund if it is not working right. Thank you."

I sent a follow-up response back asking if they anticipate releasing an application revised for our 2011 trucks. I also asked about the return process, as the piece that gets installed into the tailgate seems to be there permanently. I just hope the revision that they come up with will utilize the existing tailgate insert.

At this point, I am not sure if I want to keep mine or not. I bought from Amazon, so the return would be hassle-free, but I am not sure how easily I can remove the existing hardware, etc.

Is anyone out there aware of another manufacturer who makes a similar product with a different design?

Thanks,

-Rob

 

Too bad
I'm glad I didn't order one. Something didn't seem right according to the posts.
Still confusing. Not positive if there is any way to use one and gain some benefit of a easier lowering of the tail gate.

 

It would be nice if they came up with a more restrictive cylinder that lowered the gate slower. The bumper thing seems to work fine.

 

I installed one on my truck last October and it is just as slow as the one in MisterCMK's video. I did not have to remove the rubber bumper for it to fit either. It was listed as fitting 2008-2010 SuperDuty trucks.

It seems DeeZee is making some changes that are not working very well...