Tailgate Assist Installed

[sylent_snyper]

I found a DeeZee tailgate assist for my 2019 1500 Big Horn. My previous GMC came with the soft open feature and it really was great for when you have your hands full and can just barely grab the handle to open. Also great for when your “little helpers” are trying to be helpful and just let the tailgate fly open.
Anyway, I found the Ram tailgate assist on Amazon and install took about 10 minutes.
This installs behind the driver’s side taillight so it’s completely hidden unlike some of the others that install with add-on brackets between the tailgate and bed. There are two existing points that the gas shock just snaps onto and you’re done.

 

[BowersFJ]

Wait ? So only Laramie and above have them from the factory ? Big Horns don’t ? Seems like an odd shortcut to leave out


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[Scram1500]

I can confirm that my Bighorn did not have a damper, strange since it's such a cheap part and snaps onto hardware that's already there

 

[BowersFJ]

Makes no sense …..


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[mikeru82]

And here I thought all 5th gens had that. Definitely a great thing to add, especially since all you need to do is snap on the damper.

 

[eTorqueCoasting]

My 21 Big Horn did, not sure which package it was part of, may have been the Big Horn lvl 2

 

[sylent_snyper]

I'm assuming it comes with any package/trim level that has the remote tailgate feature? Only assuming this since it would slam open anytime you hit the button to open. Either way, it's crazy considering how cheap the part is and how quick it installs since they build the attachment points into the truck anyway. I highly recommend adding one if you didn't get one from the factory.

The only thing I'm not sure of is if the other kits that have the add-on bracket will still allow you to install the gas shock on the OEM attachment points? It's possible the overall size of the gas shock could change with that external bracket but that would be something to be aware of for anyone buying one of these.

I probably should have done an actual installation video but it was honestly so easy it didn't even occur to me at the time

 

[beetlespin]

My 2022 Bighorn has it, no remote tailgate feature.

 

[vincentw56]

They started adding it in 2020 to the BH. My 2020 has it.

 

[sylent_snyper]

My 2022 Bighorn has it, no remote tailgate feature.

They started adding it in 2020 to the BH. My 2020 has it.

Out curiosity, do you guys have the Lvl 2 package?

 

[BowersFJ]

They started adding it in 2020 to the BH. My 2020 has it.

There’s our answer ….


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[sylent_snyper]

There’s our answer ….


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etorquecoasting said he has a 21 and it doesn't have the assist though

 

[vincentw56]

Out curiosity, do you guys have the Lvl 2 package?

Yes

 

[eTorqueCoasting]

etorquecoasting said he has a 21 and it doesn't have the assist though

I do have the tailgate assist

 

[cevans6318]

I have that on my 21 big horn. I also added it to my 04 silverado before I sold it, cheap $30 add on.

 

[sylent_snyper]

I do have the tailgate assist

ah... I misread your post.

 

[ZombieSlayer]

Just finished the install on my 19 BH. Easy peasy even though I tore up one of the plastic push pins. I couldn't find my removal tool and resorted to using a hammer to pry them out/off

The part # for those pesky little push pins is: 6512734AA and they're $2 each.