18_XLT_SPORT

Ford version here...very simple install aside from the weight of the tailgate!

ReedC

Ford here as well. Simple installation using two sawhorses and a blanket. Works great and hidden, unlike some of the competitor's versions. Purchased as a unit at Tasca Ford.
https://www.tascaparts.com/?gclid=EA...SAAEgIjRfD_BwE

mikeinatlanta

Dampening vs. damping. I thought this was a thread on how to keep my tailgate dry.

ReedC

Nobody said we were all good spellers.

KYSport

^^^

roudan

I was just copying from the below title

https://accessories.ford.ca/damper-asy.html

ReedC

You are correct...... a device for reducing mechanical vibration, in particular a shock absorber on a motor vehicle.

skinnyb

I installed the OEM Ford on my 16 and another on my 18. Love it, works great and pretty easy to install.

noclutch

I have the OEM damper on my '18 F150 with tailgate step, and a Dee Zee on my '09 Chevy 1500.

My experience is the Ford unit is obviously more thought out and engineered quality unit. My beef with it in my application is that while it lowers 90% of the way nicely at an appropriate pace, the last 10% sorta free falls with a short thunk to the bottom.
The Dee Zee on my Chevy has more overall dampening though out the stroke and can be kinda slow at times, it does however end softly without any last minute drama.

I'm actually considering putting a Dee Zee on the left side of my bed now and hoping it'll open before Christmas, softly. LOL

jbone36

Another vote for the Ford OEM. Purchased the strut and hinge separately since it was cheaper. Install was easy and no issues in the cold. I avoided the DeeZee because it was visible and looked out of place.