Tailgate assist

[Yreka_Kid]

Just to confirm, on the OEM option - is the strut the only part needed ?

 

[oaklandopen]

Just to confirm, on the OEM option - is the strut the only part needed ?

The mounting nubs were already in mine, just missing the strut. I don't know if it was a standalone option or only offered from the factory in higher trim levels, but i assume it costs less for the assembly line to keep putting the mounts on. Mine is a bighorn

 

[KM136]

So I just bought a 2021 tradesman 3500 dually. Found the posts behind the passenger side taillight and installed the OEM dampener strut. Took all of 3 minutes. Just letting everyone know it still runs true for 2021’s.

 

[Epsilon Plus]

Adding the OEM hidden tailgate strut to any trim.

This thread is for adding the OEM tailgate strut/damper to any trim that doesn't have it. Many of the searches bring up the aftermarket Deezee type stuff, but the best (IMO) way to do this cheap and easy mod is to use the hidden OEM version. The part number you will need is 68362518AA As of...

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