Do I need tailgate dampers?

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I have a damper story to tell because my tailgate damper got very damp. Here goes.
On a recent trip to upstate NY from NC we stopped in Scranton PA for the night. The next morning was all wind driven rain, so we hurried up and tossed the luggage in the bed (covered) and rushed along.
Rain rain all the way. We were above Albany when a pair of young females were hand signaling us our tailgate was lowered. DOH!
Nothing came out but was very damp, so a dryer was needed when we got there. Never again ! (I repeated to myself.) Just feeling a little embarrassed.
See John you were so weak from having a damper you couldn't even close the tailgate all the way. :frown: Next time have someone with more strength close it....your wife.?
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Lies! I got a second hand damper shirt out of pity from the cool people in the community here but I never got an official virtual Dave damper shirt.

Absolutely get the DeeZee. The truck is just a hunk of worthless metal, plastic and 303 Graphene without it.
Sorry bro I was MIA for a while and musta missed it. Anyways....Welcome to the club! ?


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Sorry bro I was MIA for a while and musta missed it. Anyways....Welcome to the club! ?


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yes you need one. Now that this thread is here. ....
HOW ABOUT BRAND QUALITY ON TAILGATE STRUT ASSIST??
Do not have a dee zee syrut assist. I have some amazon cheaper priced product. Open my tailgate 4 to 10 times daily. It seems to be dropping quicker than normal only after 5, 6 months. Are the deezees better quality? The amazon one seems to be ok, but....i dont think it will make it to see the new year

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When you stop using your muscles, you will lose them.
And wherever you go, you'll always be there.
Me preparing for Ranger coming. (Sorry for poor quality of pic.)
Now than Ranger is here, no gym needed and weight only drops!
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Wait, so you are Ranger-less?
On a side note: I had a dream last night that I used two hands to open my tailgate, even with a DeeZee installed.

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Now than Ranger is here, no gym needed and weight only drops!
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I fought it at first, then I got one, then I complained about it, now I wouldn't go without it.

The best part, I no longer wonder what oil I should run or how often I change it:crackup:
 

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I fought it at first, then I got one, then I complained about it, now I wouldn't go without it.

The best part, I no longer wonder what oil I should run or how often I change it:crackup:
in the lyrics change law to damper or Dave aka @AzScorpion ?

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I don't understand all of the fuss over the dampers as they should have been OEM. Those of us who own White Rangers KNOW we have something truly special. :)

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4) what kind of oil/filter do you recommend

5) should I replace my tires (cut my crash bars)

6) what tune do y’all run and why
7) What size tires do you suggest?

8) why such a rough ride?

9) If I'm 4 foot tall is the height of the Ranger's bed a design flaw?
 

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