Tailgate Assist Shock
Cargo Master
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Central Florida
I had one on 2015 as well. I used the nut setup from DeeZee so I didn't have to dig into the tailgate. With the step my tailgate was heavier which made it drop a little faster.
If I would have had issues I probably would have done the above fix. Mine wasn't as tight as I would have liked however it was tight enough that it worked.
If I would have had issues I probably would have done the above fix. Mine wasn't as tight as I would have liked however it was tight enough that it worked.
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2014
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I have the step (as can be seen in the video), and agree, it's heavy when lowering. I do think the drop speed is perfect.
As for getting into the tailgate to get a nut on the deezee ball stud, it was pretty easy as the side of the tailgate (inside) is open, and you can put a wrench down there and get the bolt started, then tighten it up. I have an inspection camera, so that helped me see what was going on.
As for getting into the tailgate to get a nut on the deezee ball stud, it was pretty easy as the side of the tailgate (inside) is open, and you can put a wrench down there and get the bolt started, then tighten it up. I have an inspection camera, so that helped me see what was going on.
Junior User
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Jefferson, Georgia
I was referring to the pop and lock (hence the quote from the other post), not the lift assist as I have that also on mine, just the pop and lock
Senior User
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Ah thanks. But I have seen plenty of videos and post of people installing it with no issues. Can't wait to get mine in.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: SW ON, Canada
Bought one, I followed the instructions and had no issues with installation, works great. Not as slow as some of the vids that others have posted but definitely does the job. Highly recommend.
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2014
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I love having the shock! I'm glad I didn't use the nutsert though, and have a nice lock nut on the inside.
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Senior User
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exactly why I didn't use the nutsert. The stud is metric. Just open up the tailgate and get a locknut on it. Mine has been in about 4 months and it's perfect.
Lead Driver
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From: in the woods of MA
More Turbo
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where did u open the tail gate from?
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If you have the step, pull off the plastic liner (5 push clips and about 8 hex bolts). I had to put a nut inside a wrench and put it on something long enough to line it up and hold it in place while I inserted the stud. Then when the stud started to catch, the open end wrench would hit the tailgate wall to hold it in place while I tightened. Then I just wiggled the wrench off. This is how I did it on a 2015.
More Turbo
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If you have the step, pull off the plastic liner (5 push clips and about 8 hex bolts). I had to put a nut inside a wrench and put it on something long enough to line it up and hold it in place while I inserted the stud. Then when the stud started to catch, the open end wrench would hit the tailgate wall to hold it in place while I tightened. Then I just wiggled the wrench off. This is how I did it on a 2015.