2015-2023 Ford F150 DeeZee Tailgate Assist | Part# 43204

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28 Customer Review(s)
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Highlights:

Provides safer and easier tailgate operation
Slowly lowers tailgate once the handle is pulled
Prevents slamming and potential damage
Reuses stock cables
Easy, drop-in installation
Comes with hardware and instructions

Much Easier and Safer Tailgate Operation

If there's one problem with the tailgate on the 2015 to 2022 F150s, its the weight, and not all of the 2015 and 2022 F150s came with self-lowering tailgates from the factory. The rear tailgate just isn't the lightest thing in the world and it wants to come crashing down every time you pop it open. The DeeZee tailgate assist fixes both issues, making opening your tailgate an absolute breeze. The DeeZee F150 tailgate assist system is a gas-charged strut assembly for your tailgate that slows the fall of your tailgate whenever you pop it open, bringing it to a slow steady stop without you needing to hold it.

Easy Installation

The kit includes (1) Tailgate Assist that installs on the driver side only. It's incredibly easy to install and allows you to retain your truck's factory tailgate cables. The DeeZee tailgate assist comes with all its necessary installation hardware and instructions.

Tailgate Fitment: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 Ford F150 without factory self-lowering tailgates.

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2020 Ford F-150

Product works perfectly on 2020 F150. This is something that should have come stock off the dealerships lot. It’s inexpensive and necessary.

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Reviewed by: Anthony from Jacksonville on 7/16/2020

2015 Ford F150 XLT Sport

10 min installation, easily done, although not with tools that came with. Screws too tight to use the included tools, but I had the required tools on hand. Once installed, the device performed as intended and has stopped my kids from dropping the tailgate.

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Reviewed by: Bruce from Hoyt on 3/1/2017

2017 F150

This is a great item to have and the instructions are so clear and in COLOR WOW. Who does that anymore. It went on without any issue and it works like a charm.

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Reviewed by: Young from NY on 6/15/2017

2015 Ford F150 XLT

Great product... Super easy and fast to install. What a difference, no more slamming tailgates.. Well worth it

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Reviewed by: Alfred from Feasterville-Trevose on 8/31/2019

2019 F150

Exactly as advertised. Installation is very easy (about 10-15 minutes). Works perfectly. Provides a nice soft drop of the tailgate every time.

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Reviewed by: MICHAEL LABERGE from Plymouth, MN on 9/9/2019

F150

Quick and easy install. There was a mix up in my order which was taken care of with one phone call.

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Reviewed by: Jim from IL on 10/17/2019

2016 F-150 SC

I have had the first version of this on a dodge several years ago and it wasn't nearly as well built. Install was very easy though I didn't use the supplied wrench. Works great and looks fine.

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Reviewed by: I. Todd from Or on 1/3/2020

2019 F150 3.5 EcoBoost

Love this product super easy to install!

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Reviewed by: Richard from Georgia on 2/29/2020

2020 F-150 XLT Sport

Quick & easy installation. Perfect addition to every truck out there. This should really be a factory option. But then the manufacturers would charge an extra $80 for a $35 part.. so I guess it’s better we do it ourselves. Keep simple things like this coming!!

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Reviewed by: Grant from Drexel Hill, PA on 9/6/2020

2015 F350

Awesome product, easy install, perfect results

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Reviewed by: Jeremy Peterson from Minneapolis on 9/24/2020

2018 F150

This is a great piece of hardware that I think is necessary for any new truck. I got the XLT versus the Lariat that comes with tailgate asst. This strut is good but takes about 60 seconds when cold to lower the tailgate. I tried another brand prior to this one but the tailgate wouldn't shut. This was easy to install and tailgate closes like it should.

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Reviewed by: Brian from WA STATE on 12/16/2020

F150 XLT

This is a great addition. That tailgate is heavier than you think, and this simple gas strut helps control the drop so you're not taking all the weight yourself. I'm no weakling, but hey, anything to make my life easier. I also am most definitely NOT one of those people who doesn't care about their vehicle and just drops the tailgate. Also awesome, the packaging had an "easy open" rip tab on the back. We all know how annoying it can be to open this type of plastic packaging, so this was a welcome surprise.

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Reviewed by: Kaiceratops from WA on 3/25/2021

2016 F150 Super Crew

Quick, easy installation and functions perfectly. Nice steady controlled lowering of the tailgate all the way to the stop. This is perfect when you have a load in your arms you can confidently just flip the release and the tail lowers safely.

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Reviewed by: Doug from Campton NH on 3/31/2022

2017 Ford F 150

Easy to install. Only took a few minutes. Works great. Makes lowering the tailgate so easy. Outstanding Tailgate Assist.

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Reviewed by: Eddie from Myrtle Beach on 8/14/2017

F150

Someone had wrote that the gate will drop when it comes close to the bottom. I bought and installed the Ford OEM part, $75+, it drops when it reaches the bottom. Save money and buy this instead.

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Reviewed by: Michael from San Antonio on 9/20/2017

2015 F150 XLT SCrew

Took about 5 minutes to install. Instructions were easy. Looks great and works perfectly.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Cruz Trevino from NC on 9/28/2017

2017 FORD 150 XLT

Install Time: 20 minutes 2017 Ford 150 XLT Instructions were spot on Shipping time exceptional for the holiday season.

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Reviewed by: Rod from VA on 1/18/2018

2017 F150 5.0L

Super quick and easy install. The tailgate assist works great. Definitely worth the money.

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Reviewed by: Lance from Saint Marys Georgia on 2/7/2018

2018 F-150 XLT

Fit like a glove on my 2018 F-150 that DID NOT come with the tailgate assist for the tailgate. Installed in 5 minutes, great experience with Stage 3 Motorsports throughout the whole process as well. Will continue to order from this site!

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Bryan Swanson from Houston,TX on 3/13/2018

'18 F150 XLT Sport

Absolute must have! Great product and only a 15min install.

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Reviewed by: Mike from Bath, MI on 8/22/2018

2016 ford f50

not sure why everyone with a f150 doesn't have one for 30 bucks its a win such a luxury

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Reviewed by: ronald rossi from ny on 10/12/2018

F150

East to install - although you probably need a T50 socket vs using the supplied tool .... works great!

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Reviewed by: Andrew from CT on 10/25/2018

F150

Works great so far

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Reviewed by: Brad from Youngstown on 10/29/2018

F150

Install time was 10-15 minutes, super straight forward to do. Directions were easy to read, and the pictures were good. Works as advertised!

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Reviewed by: Keven from NC on 11/14/2018

2018 F150 XLT

Simple install with straightforward instructions. Took less than 30 minutes with basic tools.

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Reviewed by: Adam from Detroit on 12/26/2018

2018 Ford F-150

Super easy and quick install (5 minutes) - perfect fit - much better quality than a different brand from another retailer. This should be the first thing a F-150 owner puts on his truck!

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Reviewed by: Rudy from HARDY on 1/4/2019

2018 f150

Great product! Installation was a breeze. As heavy as the tailgate is, I feel like a second one could be added and it would make it better. Great addition to the truck, something ford should of done from the beginning.

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Reviewed by: Braxton Brosam from North carolina on 2/18/2019

2019 F150

Easy to install and works exactly as advertised

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Reviewed by: Bill Rotureau from Texas on 4/28/2019

Will this fit on the drivers side as well?

Asked by: Alejandro Cabrera - 5/5/2021

Not without modifying the lower plate. The plate only has a single bolt hole, and is meant specifically for the driver's side of the truck.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (5/6/2021)

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Will this still function correctly with the step in the tailgate? The tailgate is substantially heavier with the step. Thanks.

Asked by: Harper - 3/5/2020

The DeeZee Tailgate Assist works fine on trucks equipped with optional tailgate steps.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (3/6/2020)

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Will this product work on a 2018 ford raptor?

Asked by: Jesus - 12/3/2019

Yep. The DeeZee assist will also work on 2017-2019 Raptors.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (12/4/2019)

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This will fit 2019 Ranger? Thank you!

Asked by: EDW - 8/12/2019

Unfortunately, DeeZee has not confirmed fitment of this part number on the 2019 Rangers and they do not yet have a kit specifically for the 2019 Rangers.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (8/13/2019)

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Will this fit a 2019 XLT

Asked by: Chris - 3/17/2019

It will as long as long as your truck is not equipped with a factory/dealer tailgate assist/self opening tailgate.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (3/18/2019)

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Will this fit a 2018 F-150 XLT that does not have the factory tailgate assist?

Asked by: Bryan - 3/9/2018

Yep. DeeZee has confirmed fitment on 2018 F150 models that do not have stock tailgate assists.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (3/12/2018)

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Does this fit a 2017 Raptor?

Asked by: Anthony - 4/21/2017

It will as long as your Raptor isn't fitted with a powered/self-lowering tailgate.

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Answer provided by: Jason@Stage3 (4/24/2017)

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2015-2023 Ford F150 DeeZee Tailgate Assist | Part# 43204

43204

Much Easier and Safer Tailgate Operation

Easy Installation

Will this fit on the drivers side as well?

Will this still function correctly with the step in the tailgate? The tailgate is substantially heavier with the step. Thanks.

Will this product work on a 2018 ford raptor?

This will fit 2019 Ranger? Thank you!

Will this fit a 2019 XLT

Will this fit a 2018 F-150 XLT that does not have the factory tailgate assist?

Does this fit a 2017 Raptor?

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