How To Install Tailgate Damper

[quangdog]

Tailgate dampers seem to be a pretty polarizing topic around here, but if you do decide you want one they are really inexpensive and incredibly easy to install. Just make sure you have a Torx T50 driver on hand to do the job. Here's a short video I made demonstrating how to install the DZ43206 from DeeZee (which is the exact same part Ford will sell you at a markup if you order the kit from them):

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[Deleted member 1634]

Getting a T50 Torx bit was the most time consuming and hardest part of the install for me. I'm not sure anyone, who isn't a car nut, who would have a bit that big already on hand. haha

 

[quangdog]

I may or may not have had to run to Lowe's to do my install...

 

[Deleted member 1634]

I may or may not have had to run to Lowe's to do my install...

haha, A trip to Menards to buy one was on my list as well, but I lucked out that one of my work buddies had one I was able to borrow for a few minutes. But that did mean waiting a week after it was delivered to finally finish the install.

 

[Legalkill]

Getting a T50 Torx bit was the most time consuming and hardest part of the install for me. I'm not sure anyone, who isn't a car nut, who would have a bit that big already on hand. haha

I was lucky my wife's socket set had a T4.5 that worked. We got her a T50 at HomeDepot for 3 bucks later just in case.

 

[Tim H.]

You think Ford charges too much? These folks want to retire off of Ranger owners. ?

 

[Tim H.]

damn, and it is too short to qualify for free shipping.

I ordered one from https://www.autoaccessoriesgarage.com/ this morning. $39.95 + tax Free shipping

 

[quangdog]

I ordered mine direct from DeeZee - was the cheapest pricing I found: https://www.deezee.com/product/dz43206-truck-tailgate-assist/

Edit: Oh, but I see free shipping from AutoAccessoriesGarage - that is the better deal, then. Nice find!

 

[Tim H.]

I ordered mine direct from DeeZee - was the cheapest pricing I found: https://www.deezee.com/product/dz43206-truck-tailgate-assist/

Edit: Oh, but I see free shipping from AutoAccessoriesGarage - that is the better deal, then. Nice find!

DeeZee was more expensive to my address with shipping costs. AAG was cheaper overall including free shipping.

 

[2019hotpepper4x4]

On back order ?

 

[TX-Ranger]

Got an update today on an order placed on May 24, July 6 shipment date.

 

[Tim H.]

Got an update today on an order placed on May 24, July 6 shipment date.

Same here. I can wait, no emergency.

 

[ClamCakes]

oops, just ordered this from Stage3 and didnt realize they were out of stock! hopefully the wait isn't too long. But like Tim said, its not an emergency.

 

[TDImark]

I just got one from AutoAccessoriesGarage and it was a super-easy install. BUT .... the strut that comes with the kit makes a weird, gurgling type sound when the tailgate drops down to the opened position. Hmmmm. Anyone else notice that with their set-up?

 

[Tim H.]

I just got one from AutoAccessoriesGarage and it was a super-easy install. BUT .... the strut that comes with the kit makes a weird, gurgling type sound when the tailgate drops down to the opened position. Hmmmm. Anyone else notice that with their set-up?

It should make a soft gurgling noise. If it’s loud that may be a good question for DeeZee.

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