Dee Zee Tailgate Assist kits control the lowering of a pickup tailgate using a damped shock alongside the truck's factory support cables. These kits are vehicle-specific: a Silverado 1500, a Silverado HD and a Colorado, for example, use distinct part-number applications. Match the exact truck and tailgate configuration before ordering.
Find a kit for the right pickup
Distinguish 1500 from 2500/3500 HD, Ranger from Super Duty, and previous versus new Ram generations.
Factory power-assist tailgates, split tailgates and other special mechanisms may have different compatibility rules.
Confirm the manufacturer's included brackets and specified mounting positions before fitting a gas shock.
Dee Zee tailgate-assist comparison
These are reference applications, not an assertion of universal fit across all trims and tailgate configurations.
| MPN | Vehicle family | Fitment reference / qualification |
|---|---|---|
| DZ43103 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 / GMC Sierra 1500 | 2019–2026 listings; factory power tailgate excluded |
| DZ43104 | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD / 3500 HD | Selected HD models; verify exact year and trim |
| DZ43105 | Chevrolet Colorado / GMC Canyon | Selected Colorado/Canyon applications |
| DZ43205 | Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty | Selected Super Duty years and configurations |
| DZ43206 | Ford Ranger | 2019–2023 in store catalog |
| DZ43207 | Ford Maverick | Maverick model; verify specific year and tailgate |
| DZ43302 | Ram 1500 | Selected newer-generation Ram 1500 configurations |
Check fit and installation requirements
Confirm the full vehicle configuration against Dee Zee's current application list. Check whether the factory tailgate has a power-open/close feature, dampers or multi-function hinges. Follow the model-specific installation instructions and never remove the factory support cables unless explicitly instructed.
The Tailgate Assist line works with the truck's existing tailgate support cables; one correct kit is normally used per vehicle. A similar-looking shock is not proof of interchangeability.
Dee Zee tailgate-assist shocks by part number
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Dee Zee DZ43103
Designed for selected Silverado/Sierra 1500 pickup tailgates without a factory power tailgate.
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Dee Zee DZ43104
A separate heavy-duty GM pickup kit. Compare exact year, body and tailgate equipment.
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Dee Zee DZ43105
For compatible midsize GM pickup tailgates; check year and factory tailgate features.
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Dee Zee DZ43205
Heavy-duty Ford pickup assist shock; confirm vehicle-specific installation details.
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Dee Zee DZ43206
Catalogued for selected 2019–2023 Ford Ranger tailgates. Compare exact year and factory configuration.
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Dee Zee DZ43207
No-drill assist for selected Ford Maverick configurations; check the vehicle application.
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Dee Zee DZ43302
New-generation Ram 1500 tailgate-assist part; confirm generation and factory tailgate arrangement.
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