ChiefD

If you get a sawhorse, you can just pull the passenger side of the tail gate away far enough to get this done. If you are by yourself, this tail gate is heavy and bulky. It doesn't have to come off.

RGRT421

I installed the ford factory one and it works well; and is hidden behind the tail light. If you do as ChiefD described above it is pretty easy.

I am assuming you are in Canada, i order mine from https://www.eastgatefordpartscanada.ca/ as it was the cheapest place i found (local dealers pricing was outrageous). Also, order the two pieces separately; as it is much cheaper!

FL3Z-99442A38-A - https://www.eastgatefordpartscanada....-fl3z99442a38a
FL3Z-83430B38-B - https://www.eastgatefordpartscanada....-fl3z83430b38b

edit: this thread should be helpful to you: https://www.f150forum.com/f118/how-i...2016-a-341090/

roudan

does using Dee zee part need to remove the tailgate and light? Thanks

ChiefD

I never thought of that. Good point.

roudan

does using Dee zee part need to remove the tailgate and light? Thanks

babygorilla

I have the Dee Zee, it works. No removing anything but a couple of bolts for the hinge and the post..

Whysoangry

This. A sawhorse and a towel, the tailgate comes off on one side, tail light lens off, install, reassemble. Like 20 or 30 minutes. Ford OEM

RX1Cobra

I did the sawhorse method for the Ford one too. I like the Ford one better because it's hidden behind the taillight and it doesn't need to be removed if you want to take the tailgate off.

mustanglvr66

I have the Dee Zee as well. Works great.

rliles1

I prefer the Ford OEM to the DeeZee. I prefer having the strut inside the fender where it is protected and out of the way. Also, you don't have to drill any holes. You don't have to "remove" the tailgate, but you do have to unhook the passenger side and swing it out of the way. You can support it with a stool or something that is the correct size. You do have to remove the tail light on that side.