{"product_id":"2003-2008-dodge-ram-1500-2003-2009-ram-2500-3500-tailgate-assist-shock-kit","title":"2003-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 \u0026 2003-2009 Ram 2500 3500 Tailgate Assist Shock Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- more --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFITMENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2003-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 \u0026amp; 2003-2009 Dodge Ram 2500 3500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis Tailgate Assist Shock Kit adds controlled tailgate lowering to your truck, helping improve everyday usability while reducing unnecessary impact on factory tailgate components.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned specifically for 2003-2008 Ram 1500 and 2003-2009 Ram 2500\/3500 trucks, this upgrade delivers smoother operation while preserving the original functionality of your truck.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhether you're hauling tools, towing equipment, working on the farm, or heading out for the weekend, you'll appreciate the difference every time you lower the tailgate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides controlled lowering for the factory steel tailgates commonly found on Dodge Ram trucks.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the tailgate with one hand while carrying equipment, supplies, or gear.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a dedicated cable clip designed to help keep the factory cable properly routed during operation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion-resistant steel construction helps withstand rain, humidity, road salt, and changing weather conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalls using factory mounting locations and includes the required installation hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this designed for the factory steel tailgate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. The system is engineered around the original factory tailgate found on compatible Dodge Ram trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What makes this different from simply lowering the tailgate by hand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The shock controls the speed of descent, helping prevent sudden drops and reducing the effort needed when opening the tailgate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the purpose of the included cable clip?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The cable clip helps guide the factory tailgate cable and helps reduce the risk of cable pinching, tangling, or unnecessary wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will this hold the tailgate up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. The system is designed to control lowering speed when opening the tailgate. It does not support or hold the tailgate in the closed position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Need a tailgate assist for a newer Ram or the latest 1500?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: For 2009-2018 Ram 1500\/2500\/3500, we carry a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www..com\/collections\/tonneau-cover\/products\/-2009-2018-dodge-ram-1500-2500-3500-tailgate-assist-shock-kit\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elater-generation Ram kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. For 2019-2025 Ram 1500, check out our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www..com\/collections\/tonneau-cover\/products\/-2019-2025-ram-1500-tailgate-assist-shock-kit\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enewest Ram 1500 kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"True American Diesel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47261109584060,"sku":"TA-D-0010","price":87.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/4101\/8044\/files\/1_98f3546a-5283-469c-b4c2-739e4a15267f.png?v=1786464447","url":"https:\/\/trueamericandiesel.com\/products\/2003-2008-dodge-ram-1500-2003-2009-ram-2500-3500-tailgate-assist-shock-kit","provider":"TrueAmericanDiesel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}