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Simplify Loading with Tailgate Assists


Make opening and closing your truck's tailgate smoother, safer, and more convenient with our range of tailgate assists. Designed to reduce strain and prevent slamming, these solutions improve functionality while extending the life of your tailgate.


From easy-to-install dampers to lift-assist systems, each product is built for durability, reliability, and smooth operation. Ideal for work trucks, daily drivers, and outdoor enthusiasts, tailgate assists provide controlled movement and ease of use for any task.


Upgrade your truck with tailgate assists that deliver added safety, convenience, and protection for your vehicle's tailgate.


Frequently Asked Questions

Some tailgate assists slow the drop only, while others also reduce the effort needed to raise the gate. The function depends on the design and application. Check whether the product is a dampener, spring-assist system, or both, then match it to the exact pickup or trailer gate. Don't assume every tailgate assist provides the same lifting help.

Choose by application first. Pickup-tailgate dampers are made for specific truck year, make, and model combinations and control the tailgate's movement. A trailer-gate lift assist uses spring assistance to reduce the effort required to raise an open utility-trailer gate and has separate rail, mounting, and weight requirements. Do not treat a pickup damper and a trailer-gate assist as interchangeable products.

No. Pickup-tailgate assists are usually vehicle-specific, so match the listed year, make, model, and tailgate setup before ordering. The Buyers EZ Gate instead fits most open utility trailers with compatible side rails and tailgate weight limits. Installation can differ too: the Dee Zee pickup assist documented here installs without drilling, while the Buyers trailer system uses a side-rail-mounted spring mechanism.