---
product_id: 10105593
title: "DZ43100 Tailgate Assist fits 99-06 Chevy/GMC & 07 Classic"
brand: "dee zee"
price: "$128.30"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Dee Zee"
url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/10105593-dz43100-tailgate-assist-fits-99-06-chevy-gmc-and-07
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region: Ecuador
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# No-drill install Thread-lock nutsert Heavy-duty alloy steel DZ43100 Tailgate Assist fits 99-06 Chevy/GMC & 07 Classic

**Brand:** dee zee
**Price:** $128.30
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚚 Smooth drops, zero drama—tailgate assist that works as hard as you do!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** DZ43100 Tailgate Assist fits 99-06 Chevy/GMC & 07 Classic by dee zee
- **How much does it cost?** $128.30 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/10105593-dz43100-tailgate-assist-fits-99-06-chevy-gmc-and-07)

## Best For

- dee zee enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dee zee brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durable & Dependable:** Heavy-duty alloy steel construction tested for years of rugged use and abuse.
- • **Safe Controlled Drop:** Protect your fingers and kids with a slow, quiet tailgate descent that reduces cable strain.
- • **No-Drill Installation:** Install in minutes with included hardware—no drilling, no damage, no hassle.
- • **Precision Engineered Fit:** Custom-designed for 1999-2006 Chevy/GMC & 2007 Classic trucks for seamless integration.
- • **Effortless One-Hand Operation:** Release your tailgate smoothly with just one hand—no more wrestling or loud bangs.

## Overview

The Dee Zee DZ43100 Tailgate Assist is a vehicle-specific upgrade for 1999-2006 Chevy/GMC and 2007 Classic 1500 trucks, engineered to provide a smooth, controlled tailgate drop. Featuring a no-drill installation with pre-applied thread-lock nutserts, this heavy-duty alloy steel assist reduces cable strain and eliminates the loud slam, enhancing safety and convenience for daily use.

## Description

Dee Zee Tailgate Assist - Safely controls the drop of your truck's tailgate. Custom designed for each make and model. Works in conjunction with factory cables. Tested to handle heavy use with all mounting hardware included. Easy, no drill installation that installs in minutes.

Review: Good quality, but needed a modification - When I happened across this DZ43100 Tailgate Assist on desertcart, I remembered how much I despised the heavy tailgate on my 2002 Silverado 2500 HD 4X4. Installation was quick, easy and the product seems well made. Functionally, it works well, allowing you to just pull the opening handle, release and stand back. The tail gate comes down smoothly and slowly without any drama. One comment that some buyers made was that the manufacturer supplied replacement bolt that holds the bottom of the air shock to the tail gate is too long by 1/16" and the tip wants to contact the body as it closes, just enough to nick the paint but not bend any metal. I noted this on mine before I did my first 'close'. To remedy this, I took a Dremel to it and knocked off just enough so it would clear. I put some clear coat on the end to seal it against rust. Easy fix. Time will tell how long the shock lasts.
Review: Works on a 2002 Avalanche - Dee Zee DZ43100 Truck Tailgate Assist......... I have a 2002 Chev Avalance Z66 with the body cladding. Some reviews say this will work, other reviews say this won't work. As it turns out, the application guide for this product does not currently list this year vehicle as being compatible, so I had to try it out for myself. IT WORKS and is very easy to install. The instructions (with step by step color photos) are excellent. The toughest step on my vehicle was removing the bolt by the tailgate pivot to install the bracket. Because my vehicle has the body cladding, this prevents the bolt from coming all the way out. This was solved by removing a phillips screw in the body cladding and pulling the cladding back far enough to allow the bolt to come all the way out. Two clips in the cladding side popped out of their holes, but they easily snapped back in after the body cladding was put back into position. This process, even though it might sound complicated, still only took about ten minutes, and most of that time was spent trying to figure out the correct process. If I were to do another one, it would probably take two minutes. Some people have also suggested using two of these (one for each side) on the Avalanche because the tailgate is soooo heavy. For now, one seems to do the job just fine. With this product installed, the heavy Avalanche tailgate falls steady when opened, but does not need to be cushioned by my arm/hand to prevent it from slamming down when it reaches the end of travel. I am very happy with this addition to my Avalanche..... 5 stars for the product, instructions, and ease of installation!

## Features

- This tailgate assist fits on your 1999-2006 Chevy/GMC 1500/2500/3500 and 2007 Classic 1500 model trucks.
- NEW and IMPROVED – We have improved the nutsert. You no longer have the little bottle of blue thread lock to mess with. The nutsert comes with thread lock on it and ready to be installed. You do not have to worry about applying the thread lock and getting it on your fingers, clothes, or your vehicle.
- Easy to use. The Dee Zee tailgate assist makes the use of your tailgate an ease. By simply installing this on your truck will give you the ability to release the tailgate with one hand and not have to worry about that loud bang when it comes down. The smooth controlled drop allows your children to safely lower the tailgate.
- By adding the heavy-duty tailgate assist to your truck will ease the strain on the cables and hinge point by not free falling. You also will no longer draw attention to yourself when everyone hears the bang as your tailgate slams down.
- Installation is a breeze NO DRILLING required and the parts are all specific to the year, make, and model truck.
- Feel assured, we have tested the tailgate assist for the use and abuse it will receive as it assists you for years.
- Fit type: Vehicle Specific

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001PW9ZUI |
| Best Sellers Rank | #50,054 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #57 in Truck Beds & Tailgates |
| Brand | DEE ZEE |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (3,077) |
| Date First Available | November 12, 2006 |
| Exterior Finish | Painted |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Attachment Mechanism | Non-drilling |
| Handle Material | Alloy Steel |
| Included Components | Mounting Hardware, Shock, Hardware |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
| Item Depth | 1 inch |
| Item Weight | 12 ounces |
| Item model number | DZ 43100 |
| Manufacturer | Dee Zee |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DZ 43100 |
| Material | Metal |
| Model | Dee Zee Tailgate Assist |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| OEM Part Number | 43100 |
| Product Dimensions | 13"L x 0.5"W |
| Special Feature | Easy to Install |
| Special Features | Easy to Install |
| UPC | 019023985607 786362085236 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** DEE ZEE
- **Color:** Black
- **Material:** Metal
- **Product Dimensions:** 13"L x 0.5"W
- **Style:** Classic

## Images

![DZ43100 Tailgate Assist fits 99-06 Chevy/GMC & 07 Classic - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81KGGfpDAPL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality, but needed a modification
*by G***N on November 14, 2024*

When I happened across this DZ43100 Tailgate Assist on Amazon, I remembered how much I despised the heavy tailgate on my 2002 Silverado 2500 HD 4X4. Installation was quick, easy and the product seems well made. Functionally, it works well, allowing you to just pull the opening handle, release and stand back. The tail gate comes down smoothly and slowly without any drama. One comment that some buyers made was that the manufacturer supplied replacement bolt that holds the bottom of the air shock to the tail gate is too long by 1/16" and the tip wants to contact the body as it closes, just enough to nick the paint but not bend any metal. I noted this on mine before I did my first 'close'. To remedy this, I took a Dremel to it and knocked off just enough so it would clear. I put some clear coat on the end to seal it against rust. Easy fix. Time will tell how long the shock lasts.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works on a 2002 Avalanche
*by B***S on January 10, 2020*

Dee Zee DZ43100 Truck Tailgate Assist......... I have a 2002 Chev Avalance Z66 with the body cladding. Some reviews say this will work, other reviews say this won't work. As it turns out, the application guide for this product does not currently list this year vehicle as being compatible, so I had to try it out for myself. IT WORKS and is very easy to install. The instructions (with step by step color photos) are excellent. The toughest step on my vehicle was removing the bolt by the tailgate pivot to install the bracket. Because my vehicle has the body cladding, this prevents the bolt from coming all the way out. This was solved by removing a phillips screw in the body cladding and pulling the cladding back far enough to allow the bolt to come all the way out. Two clips in the cladding side popped out of their holes, but they easily snapped back in after the body cladding was put back into position. This process, even though it might sound complicated, still only took about ten minutes, and most of that time was spent trying to figure out the correct process. If I were to do another one, it would probably take two minutes. Some people have also suggested using two of these (one for each side) on the Avalanche because the tailgate is soooo heavy. For now, one seems to do the job just fine. With this product installed, the heavy Avalanche tailgate falls steady when opened, but does not need to be cushioned by my arm/hand to prevent it from slamming down when it reaches the end of travel. I am very happy with this addition to my Avalanche..... 5 stars for the product, instructions, and ease of installation!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well Made Product That Performs As Promised
*by J***S on September 18, 2016*

If you've ever been bothered by the jar of a dropping tailgate, this is for you. It slows the tailgate as it drops and is a lot easier on the cables. Simple to install? Yep, my eight year old did most of the work. Granted, he didn't ask before he give it a whirl, just grabbed some tools (thanks to the easy instructions that listed the needed tools) and started to work. I think the fact that he broke the original - unintentionally, I might add - he decided he should fix it. So while I was struggling with a windshield washer reservoir, he was on the other end taking the old one off. When I say he broke the old one, I have to explain. He told me it was broken and when I quizzed him, he said he didn't think he did it. Later that day I saw him walk to the edge of the tailgate and drop his backside on it like it was a trampoline. Since he is often mistaken for kids 3 or more years old, that was just too much for it to take. Overall, the tailgate assist is well worth the money and comes with a 3 year warranty. Get your kid to put it on for you!

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*Last updated: 2026-02-18*