Does your truck have hidden tail gate damper mounts too?

[Possum]

I was changing out the reverse bulbs and noticed this on the passenger side. It looks like it's a mount for a strut to dampen the tailgate.

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[Possum]

Got some measurements. I'm wondering if there's a DeeZee strut we can buy to use. I like that it would be hidden and wouldn't cause damage if it popped off.

With the tailgate down, the distance between them is 9-3/8". The nub is 3/8" diameter. And I just realized I didn't write down the distance with the tailgate closed. I'll have to get back into it when I get some time


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[Pepper]

My truck came with a dampner.

 

[Possum]

My truck came with a dampner.

Interesting. Mine's a 2500 and I saw some posts where guys had factory nubs on the left side of their tailgate and bought struts for them. So I wasn't expecting to find this hidden below the taillight.


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[Pepper]

Here's the link to the Mopar Store for a tailgate dampner.

Factory OEM Ram Parts & Accessories | Mopar eStore

Get The Best Prices On Ram OEM Parts And Accessories Delivered To Your Home From Our National Ram Auto Parts Store!

store.mopar.com

 

[snj1013]

I've retrofitted the damper to my truck. Easy mod and does its job. Highly recommended.

 

[Neurobit]

I was changing out the reverse bulbs and noticed this on the passenger side. It looks like it's a mount for a strut to dampen the tailgate.

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My tailgate is dampened as well.

 

[Rick J]

Here's the link to the Mopar Store for a tailgate dampner.

Factory OEM Ram Parts & Accessories | Mopar eStore

Get The Best Prices On Ram OEM Parts And Accessories Delivered To Your Home From Our National Ram Auto Parts Store!

store.mopar.com

Here's a place you can buy it at a discount with free shipping. I've used them several times without issue.

2019-2020 RAM 1500 DT 5th Gen Tailgate Damper Kit OEM 82215550AB Mopar | Auto Parts

Tailgate Damper Kit OEM for 2019-2020 RAM 1500 DT 5th Gen

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[Vic]

I've retrofitted the damper to my truck. Easy mod and does its job. Highly recommended.

Same here, put it in the other day -- easy peasy and works.

 

[B.Ras]

I was changing out the reverse bulbs and noticed this on the passenger side. It looks like it's a mount for a strut to dampen the tailgate.

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Dee see sells a damper for the 2019 ram on amazon. Easy install.

I was changing out the reverse bulbs and noticed this on the passenger side. It looks like it's a mount for a strut to dampen

 

[Possum]

Dee see sells a damper for the 2019 ram on amazon. Easy install.

I ordered the 43302 but it was too long. Couldn't close the tailgate. Perhaps it fits the 1500 though.

Just wanted others to know that it will not fit the 2500


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[41magmag41]

the upper trim levels come with them as a standard item. My 1500 didnt come with one but I picked it up on amazon for $49.00 and free shipping. Just be careful pulling the drivers side rear light out. If you dont gently withdraw the plastic pegs holding the light youll bugger them up and have to replace them at 1.29 a piece. Otherwise 10 min insulation.

 

[B.Ras]

I ordered the 43302 but it was too long. Couldn't close the tailgate. Perhaps it fits the 1500 though.

Just wanted others to know that it will not fit the 2500


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Thanks. I did not know they are different. I have the 1500.


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[zdeckich]

There shouldn't be a difference. When you installed it did you close the tailgate and then install it and push down on the shock? It should fit. I had to do it on mine when installing it.

 

[41magmag41]

Nope lowered the tail gate, pulled the light off, and snapped the dampener on the two pegs for it, reinstalled the light and shut the tail gate.

 

[Possum]

There shouldn't be a difference. When you installed it did you close the tailgate and then install it and push down on the shock? It should fit. I had to do it on mine when installing it.

On the 1500 it's under the driver's tail light, right?

On the 2500 it's on the passenger side. The instructions that came with the Dee Zee damper had a huge note that said it fits the 1500 only. I tried it anyway but it was too long.




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[zdeckich]

On the 1500 it's under the driver's tail light, right?

On the 2500 it's on the passenger side. The instructions that came with the Dee Zee damper had a huge note that said it fits the 1500 only. I tried it anyway but it was too long.




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Ahh, I didn't use the DeeZee damper. I used the Mopar one and yes its on the driver side on my 1500.

 

[Klute]

the upper trim levels come with them as a standard item. My 1500 didnt come with one but I picked it up on amazon for $49.00 and free shipping. Just be careful pulling the drivers side rear light out. If you dont gently withdraw the plastic pegs holding the light youll bugger them up and have to replace them at 1.29 a piece. Otherwise 10 min insulation.

Where did you find those plastic pegs?

 

[go-ram]

On the 1500 it's under the driver's tail light, right?

On the 2500 it's on the passenger side. The instructions that came with the Dee Zee damper had a huge note that said it fits the 1500 only. I tried it anyway but it was too long.

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That makes sense, I think, because if I recall correctly, the beds on the current HDs are still the Gen-4 design. The HDs got a "Gen-4.5" update, not the full-on Gen-5 update as did the 1500s.
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[41magmag41]

Where did you find those plastic pegs?

I went to my dealer, faster to get the plastic pegs, and not much different in price.