EZ Down tailgate assist
Elder User
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Ft. Worth, TX
I ordered one from Amazon for my 2006 and it looks like the bigger cylinder, but unfortunately, the cylinder was the only thing in the package! No instructions, no mounting hardware, no nothing. Back it goes to Amazon................
Junior User
Joined: Feb 2011
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I just swapped mine out. I removed the "new" cylinder kit, and replaced it with the "old" cylinder kit and I was then able to reattach the driver's side tailgate bumper also. The "older" & "fat" cylinder definitely does the job properly.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Mar 2011
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I ordered this kit from Amazon and ended up getting the new style even though the picture is of the older one I wanted. It lets the tailgate down too fast IMHO.
Amazon.com: DeeZee DZ 43202 EZ Down Tailgate Lift Support: Automotive
Amazon.com: DeeZee DZ 43202 EZ Down Tailgate Lift Support: Automotive
Senior User
Joined: May 2008
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I ordered this kit from Amazon and ended up getting the new style even though the picture is of the older one I wanted. It lets the tailgate down too fast IMHO.
Amazon.com: DeeZee DZ 43202 EZ Down Tailgate Lift Support: Automotive
Amazon.com: DeeZee DZ 43202 EZ Down Tailgate Lift Support: Automotive
Laughing Gas
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Central NJ
UPDATE
I called Stabilus and spoke to a design engineer. Jim was very informative. He informed me that they had consolidated applications for Superduty and F150's so that they are packaging the same kit for both applications. I informed him of the problems we are having and he told me he would do his best to bring back the old piston packaged for Superduty's only. Meanwhile, he sugested O'reilys and they have some old ones in stock.... I am sending this thread to him. Hi Jim
Elder User
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Ft. Worth, TX
Went to O'Reilly Auto Parts this morning and found the kit for my truck. They had several for the 2007 and down models, as well as a couple for the '08-'10. All had the big cylinders (they did have a couple for GM trucks that had the smaller setup). The best part is that they were on sale for $19.99!
I read through the instructions for my 2006, and they do say that you have to remove the rubber bumper at the bottom.
I read through the instructions for my 2006, and they do say that you have to remove the rubber bumper at the bottom.
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Laughing Gas
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,053
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From: Central NJ
Went to O'Reilly Auto Parts this morning and found the kit for my truck. They had several for the 2007 and down models, as well as a couple for the '08-'10. All had the big cylinders (they did have a couple for GM trucks that had the smaller setup). The best part is that they were on sale for $19.99!
I read through the instructions for my 2006, and they do say that you have to remove the rubber bumper at the bottom.
I read through the instructions for my 2006, and they do say that you have to remove the rubber bumper at the bottom.
Elder User
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Ft. Worth, TX
Not a terrible idea. I'll have to see if there are any left the next time I swing by.
I did get it installed today... works just as advertised! On my '06, it does say to remove the rubber bumper, but I didn't do it, and there is plenty of clearance.
I did get it installed today... works just as advertised! On my '06, it does say to remove the rubber bumper, but I didn't do it, and there is plenty of clearance.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2002
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This old style works well with our 2011's?
Mountain Pass
Joined: Mar 2011
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Can you post up the installed picture? Or more of the parts and cylinder?
