EZ Down tailgate assist
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Why do you need to remove your tailgate with a 5th wheel?
Are Ford tailgates really that heavy? I thought they were counter-sprung, or is that only the 150?
If the 2011 tailgates are as heavy as the video shows - this will be the best bang for buck $50 you can spend on your truck.
The fuel tank and EZ-Down certainly were the two best things I did to my GMC
Are Ford tailgates really that heavy? I thought they were counter-sprung, or is that only the 150?
If the 2011 tailgates are as heavy as the video shows - this will be the best bang for buck $50 you can spend on your truck.
The fuel tank and EZ-Down certainly were the two best things I did to my GMC
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Hi Guys... I just installed an ez down on my 2011 F250 and the shock is hitting the rubber stop on the truck that the tail gate hits. Anyone else had this issue. I removed the stop and works fine, but instructions say nothing about needed to do this....
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From: Maryville (Mur Vul), TN
I need to invest in one of these. Some body at work keeps playin a prank on me by slighty openin my tailgate and when i drive off it falls down. Startin to make me mad, wished i knew who was doin it. I think this would blow their mind haha. Best place to pick one up?
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Why don't you lock it???????
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Why don't you lock it???????
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From: Maryville (Mur Vul), TN
I need to invest in one of these. Some body at work keeps playin a prank on me by slighty openin my tailgate and when i drive off it falls down. Startin to make me mad, wished i knew who was doin it. I think this would blow their mind haha. Best place to pick one up?
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CRAP - I did it again .... Double post *&%&%&^%^&%
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From: Lumberton, TX
After three years of pulling the latch on a Tundra and letting the tailgate drop, I've nearly hurt myself a couple of times with the Ford SD tailgate when forgetting that it will free fall. I didn't know an option existed for an add-on spring assist until now. I'll be checking into buying one before I do break the camera or cables or the stripper pole....
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Installed mine in 10 mins. Works just like the one on my old Tundra. Love when I am carrying something heavy out to the truck. I don't have to put it down. Just pull the latch and let it "drop". Ironically I get a lot of comments about how cool it is when people see me do it. Not used to seeing it on Fords I guess. 
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From: Washington State
After three years of pulling the latch on a Tundra and letting the tailgate drop, I've nearly hurt myself a couple of times with the Ford SD tailgate when forgetting that it will free fall. I didn't know an option existed for an add-on spring assist until now. I'll be checking into buying one before I do break the camera or cables or the stripper pole....
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Etrailer.com has them and has a best price pledge. They also offer free shipping if your order is over $150. It's where I got mine.
DeeZee EZ Down Tailgate Lowering System for Ford Super Duty DeeZee Truck Bed Accessories DZ43202
DeeZee EZ Down Tailgate Lowering System for Ford Super Duty DeeZee Truck Bed Accessories DZ43202
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Installed mine in 10 mins. Works just like the one on my old Tundra. Love when I am carrying something heavy out to the truck. I don't have to put it down. Just pull the latch and let it "drop". Ironically I get a lot of comments about how cool it is when people see me do it. Not used to seeing it on Fords I guess.
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From: Washington State
Etrailer.com has them and has a best price pledge. They also offer free shipping if your order is over $150. It's where I got mine.
DeeZee EZ Down Tailgate Lowering System for Ford Super Duty DeeZee Truck Bed Accessories DZ43202
DeeZee EZ Down Tailgate Lowering System for Ford Super Duty DeeZee Truck Bed Accessories DZ43202
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From: BC Canada
My 2005 tailgate has a lock. Why wouldnt yours? I keep mine locked because that way my tailgate is still there when i want it to be. I was thinking an easy down and power unlock on the astrostart remote a cool addition, just havnt got round to it. I have. Agricover roll up tonneau, works great, secure, out a site and mind.
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How does not haveing the rubber stop affect the tailgate? Can't move the stop?