Ford F150 Upgrade - Tailgate Assist Shock Installation - 2015-2019 - Dee Zee DZ43204

Installing a DeeZee DZ43204 tailgate assist shock to my 2015 Ford F150 XLT Sport. This is a cheap and easy upgrade. Step by step instructions on how to DIY install it quickly.

Dee Zee Tailgate Assist: https://amzn.to/3ws7l11
T50 Socket (3/8 Drive): https://amzn.to/3wsgyGM
T50 Socket (1/2 Drive): https://amzn.to/3DaaNRu
Hex Bit Sockets (Ratchet Needed): https://amzn.to/3DdLONo
Ratchet Set: https://amzn.to/3wso83T
Hex Bits Set: https://amzn.to/3j3bhSQ

Time Stamps:
00:16: Unboxing
00:35 - Painting the mounting plates
01:37 - Installing tailgate ball mounting plate
03:08 - Tailgate ball mounting plate clearance - Good
03:19 - Removing T50 bolt holding tailgate cable
04:04 - Tip for getting leverage with supplied torq wrench
04:59 - Installing upper ball mounting plate
05:33 - Reattaching tailgate support
05:41 - Install shock to mounting plates
06:20 - Install complete and testing
06:51 - Before and After

Date of Activity: 1/15/2023
Camera: GoPro Hero Black 10