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07-23-2012, 03:12 PM
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Video: Tailgate damper in motion
OK, so when a buddy of mine talked about how well his new tailgate damper kept his tailgate from slamming down, I made a visit to O'Reilly Auto Parts and picked one up. Install took about 15 minutes with help from my trusty assistants (a.k.a. kids; free labor) 
Here's a video of how well it controls the downward motion (Please note: this mod does NOT aid in lifting the tailgate).
EZ Down Tailgate Damper- 2012 Ram 3500 - YouTube
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07-23-2012, 03:14 PM
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Stupid forum..... Going to make me go broke!
Thanks for the video/idea.
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07-23-2012, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by funkyJunk
Stupid forum..... Going to make me go broke!
Thanks for the video/idea.
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Grrrrr Times two. My GMC tailgate weighs a ton.
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07-23-2012, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by bjlowe
OK, so when a buddy of mine talked about how well his new tailgate damper kept his tailgate from slamming down, I made a visit to O'Reilly Auto Parts and picked one up. Install took about 15 minutes with help from my trusty assistants (a.k.a. kids; free labor)
Here's a video of how well it controls the downward motion (Please note: this mod does NOT aid in lifting the tailgate).
EZ Down Tailgate Damper- 2012 Ram 3500 - YouTube |
I don't know - I have no problem in avoiding banging my tailgate when I lower it. If you do - then go for it. 
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07-23-2012, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by funkyJunk
Stupid forum..... Going to make me go broke!
Thanks for the video/idea.
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Hey, wait a minute, I agree. 
I plan on ordering 1 of those puppies.
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07-23-2012, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by B47
I don't know - I have no problem in avoiding banging my tailgate when I lower it. If you do - then go for it. |
I usually don't either. I used to have a Tundra that had this feature and I never realized how much I liked it until I go the F350. Makes opening with one hand much easier. Well worth it to me.
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07-23-2012, 04:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by funkyJunk
I usually don't either. I used to have a Tundra that had this feature and I never realized how much I liked it until I go the F350. Makes opening with one hand much easier. Well worth it to me.
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No wonder I couldn't understand the need for this....I have a Tundra and it just saved me some money. Do the other trucks tailgate hit the bumper or something? Or is it the speed that it opens?
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07-23-2012, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Terier
No wonder I couldn't understand the need for this....I have a Tundra and it just saved me some money. Do the other trucks tailgate hit the bumper or something? Or is it the speed that it opens? |
Just comes down fast and bangs really loud. Never really hurts anything, just annoying.
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07-23-2012, 04:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Terier
No wonder I couldn't understand the need for this....I have a Tundra and it just saved me some money. Do the other trucks tailgate hit the bumper or something? Or is it the speed that it opens? |
I would say the main appeal is the smoothness in which it lowers the tailgate. Of course and not a big factor is those gas filled struts would have to be replaced every couple of years depending on usage or if they were damaged.
One other thing about gas filled struts - we have them on our Town & Country van hatch door and they don't work too well if he outside temperature is high.
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07-23-2012, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by B47
I don't know - I have no problem in avoiding banging my tailgate when I lower it. If you do - then go for it. |
I don't let my tailgate come down unassisted either, but this looks so much easier than having to man-handle that puppy every time.
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07-23-2012, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by mtnguy
I don't let my tailgate come down unassisted either, but this looks so much easier than having to man-handle that puppy every time.
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I don't know what kind of tailgate (s) you all have with these stories of "banging" and "man-handling" them when opening.
I have a 2012 Ram 3/4 ton and opening and closing the tailgate is no problem. Of course, I only open/close mine when hooking/unhooking my FW so maybe there is something I am missing here. 
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07-23-2012, 04:29 PM
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Here's the install video!
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07-23-2012, 04:31 PM
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This damper is not an end-all-be-all unit, but it sure makes things a little easier. The older I get, the more I appreciate these modern conveniences.
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07-23-2012, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Timex
Here's the install video!
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If anyone just lets their tailgate slam down like the video shows, then I guess they certainly do need one of these kits!
The video shows "Hands Free Opening" at the end - if that is "Hands Free Opening" then what is he using to open the tailgate after the kit is installed?
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07-23-2012, 05:06 PM
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I saw these last year, sad they are not available for the newer GM's 
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07-23-2012, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Coops1
I saw these last year, sad they are not available for the newer GM's |
Check this out for late model GM. This is for a 2012 Chevy.
DeeZee Chevy Silverado Tailgate Assist Tailgate Damper - AutoTruckToys.com
Just Google EZ Down Tailgate Dampener
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07-23-2012, 09:44 PM
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Thanks dunnc, I was going to order one last year as the online stores showed it fit but DeeZee's showed it only fit 07-10. I didn't want to buy something that's not a 100% fit online as its a pain in the ***** to return.
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07-24-2012, 08:36 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Coops1
Thanks dunnc, I was going to order one last year as the online stores showed it fit but DeeZee's showed it only fit 07-10. I didn't want to buy something that's not a 100% fit online as its a pain in the ***** to return.
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I had the same issue with the website. It turns out that it was the website that was never updated, not the product. The models for the Ford and GM trucks fit 2011-2012 models just fine.
I saw this when I ordered my truck from the factory, and installed it 1 day after I took delivery of my 2012 F-150 (but not before my 6 year old opened the tailgate the first time and got a bonk on the head!).
I love the unit simply because I can operate the tailgate safely even with my hands full! Have you ever had both arms full of camping gear and tried to open a tailgate? If so, then you'll love this unit!
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07-24-2012, 10:28 AM
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Hopkins EASYLIFT Tailgate Easylift
This is a torsion bar that is not affected by temperature and does not have to be replaced like gas filled struts.
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07-24-2012, 10:35 AM
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One of the first mods I did to my Ram1500 when I bought it 2 years ago and I love it to this very day. In fact it's coming off and going on my replacement 3/4 ton Ram when the time comes.
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