EZ Down tailgate assist
Cargo Master
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Put mine on yesterday. Got it from a local speed shop, which really surprised me they had it and for a good price. $39.
No problems and works as expected. RBBB also left on.
YouTube - MVI 0478
No problems and works as expected. RBBB also left on.
YouTube - MVI 0478
Cargo Master
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He is just a small local shop, but does do eBay ordering.
http://www.mikesperformance.com/
The kit I got was the only one for an F-350, but he only keeps one in stock anyway.
#DZ 43202 F-250/350 08-10
The instructions show a picture of the kit on a truck with the bumper.
http://www.mikesperformance.com/
The kit I got was the only one for an F-350, but he only keeps one in stock anyway.
#DZ 43202 F-250/350 08-10
The instructions show a picture of the kit on a truck with the bumper.
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From: Washington State
I found an EZ-Down kit that was for up to a 2006 Super Duty among the hatchback damper replacements at my local CKS parts store. It was branded differently on the package, but the shock says "Ez-Down" on it. It was the larger shock and I had to use the mounts that were in the kit and had to drill a new 5/16" hole to line up with my 2011 hole that I put the threaded unit into. I just reused the one I had installed for the first one. The tailgate goes down a lot slower now and seems to be a bit heavier duty. The new one was $29.95!
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From: Saugus,CA
I oredered one of these on Ebay about 2 months ago. After installing it, the tailgate drops slowly, not quickly like the previous video or like others are describing. It appears that it mounts differently also. They replace the stud that holds the support cable with a souble stud on the truck and then use the hole on the tailgate to mount a threaded plug which holds the mounting point for the shock. I can now unlatch the tailgate and watch it slowly lower itsef with no sudden stop. Are you guys saying that this has changed? I don't remember it being made by DeeZee, but by EZ-Down. Are they different?
Just looked it up, they are made by stabilus and can be found at Stabilus.com
Duane, just read your post and watched your vid, mine is exactly like yours. You got a great price as I paid $45 for mine on EBAY.
Just looked it up, they are made by stabilus and can be found at Stabilus.com
Duane, just read your post and watched your vid, mine is exactly like yours. You got a great price as I paid $45 for mine on EBAY.
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Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Washington State
I oredered one of these on Ebay about 2 months ago. After installing it, the tailgate drops slowly, not quickly like the previous video or like others are describing. It appears that it mounts differently also. They replace the stud that holds the support cable with a souble stud on the truck and then use the hole on the tailgate to mount a threaded plug which holds the mounting point for the shock. I can now unlatch the tailgate and watch it slowly lower itsef with no sudden stop. Are you guys saying that this has changed? I don't remember it being made by DeeZee, but by EZ-Down. Are they different?
Just looked it up, they are made by stabilus and can be found at Stabilus.com
Duane, just read your post and watched your vid, mine is exactly like yours. You got a great price as I paid $45 for mine on EBAY.
Just looked it up, they are made by stabilus and can be found at Stabilus.com
Duane, just read your post and watched your vid, mine is exactly like yours. You got a great price as I paid $45 for mine on EBAY.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,053
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From: Central NJ
I had to remove mine today. After just 1 dozen openings the connection @ the tailgate bent. Guys, check this often so you catch it before it damages the tailgate.
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Cargo Master
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Got a picture of what bent?
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looks like the same as the Dee-Zee, but here is the Stabilus
Ford Super Duty F250/F350, Model Years 2008 to 2010 (Includes 2 Year Unconditional Warranty)
linked from the stabilus web site
http://www.ezdown.com/purchase.php
Ford Super Duty F250/F350, Model Years 2008 to 2010 (Includes 2 Year Unconditional Warranty)
linked from the stabilus web site
http://www.ezdown.com/purchase.php
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From: Washington State
looks like the same as the Dee-Zee, but here is the Stabilus
Ford Super Duty F250/F350, Model Years 2008 to 2010 (Includes 2 Year Unconditional Warranty)
linked from the stabilus web site
EZ Down - pickup truck tailgate damper
Ford Super Duty F250/F350, Model Years 2008 to 2010 (Includes 2 Year Unconditional Warranty)
linked from the stabilus web site
EZ Down - pickup truck tailgate damper
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 124
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From: Washington State
looks like the same as the Dee-Zee, but here is the Stabilus
Ford Super Duty F250/F350, Model Years 2008 to 2010 (Includes 2 Year Unconditional Warranty)
linked from the stabilus web site
EZ Down - pickup truck tailgate damper
Ford Super Duty F250/F350, Model Years 2008 to 2010 (Includes 2 Year Unconditional Warranty)
linked from the stabilus web site
EZ Down - pickup truck tailgate damper
These were $29.95 at O'Rieley, Schuck's or Kragen (CKS Auto parts.