Adding the OEM hidden tailgate strut to any trim.

[Rockcrawlindude]

several sites say part # now discontinued

Part number was probably superseded

Edit: this is the same part number I ordered

Ram 2500 Damper. Strut. [pickup box] or [rambox cargo - 68362518AA | Myrtle Beach SC

Damper. Strut. [pickup box] or [rambox cargo management system], [dampened tailgate]. Ram 2500. Genuine Ram Part - 68362518AA. Ships from Myrtle Beach SC

www.moparpartsinc.com

 

[pacu44]

Part number was probably superseded

Edit: this is the same part number I ordered

Ram 2500 Damper. Strut. [pickup box] or [rambox cargo - 68362518AA | Myrtle Beach SC

Damper. Strut. [pickup box] or [rambox cargo management system], [dampened tailgate]. Ram 2500. Genuine Ram Part - 68362518AA. Ships from Myrtle Beach SC

www.moparpartsinc.com

This is what I find on several mopar parts sites. have tried 3 this week that didnt list as not available and all orders canceled by vendor for discontinued part...

 

[Jimmy07]

This is what I find on several mopar parts sites. have tried 3 this week that didnt list as not available and all orders canceled by vendor for discontinued part...
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Discontinued part is just a generic term on the parts sites. Looks like this part is actually restricted from buying right now:

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

I remember seeing one from Deezee that goes on the oem balls instead of their usual kit they sell

 

[Grateful Dad]

I remember seeing one from Deezee that goes on the oem balls instead of their usual kit they sell

I looked on their site and if you select 1500 instead of 2500, it shows removing the taillight and connecting to the existing mounts. I did notice on the lower half of the pdf it shows it mounted externally but the direction above clearly show otherwise.

Not sure but you would think it would work on a 2500 that has the same existing mounting nubs?!

Anyone know if the length is different? Surely not, would seem cost prohibitive on Ram’s part…….

 

[Grateful Dad]

Hope I don’t get in trouble but here ya go fellas.

Edit, removed link and attached pd, not sure if we’re allowed to post urls…………..

 

[Jimmy07]

I looked on their site and if you select 1500 instead of 2500, it shows removing the taillight and connecting to the existing mounts. I did notice on the lower half of the pdf it shows it mounted externally but the direction above clearly show otherwise.

Not sure but you would think it would work on a 2500 that has the same existing mounting nubs?!

Anyone know if the length is different? Surely not, would seem cost prohibitive on Ram’s part…….

That is only the 5th gen DT 1500 that dee zee has the shock mounting in the factory location. If you try to use it on an HD Ram, you won’t be able to shut the tailgate all the way. The dee zee kit for the 2019+ HD Rams is still the style that mounts next to the cable.

 

[Brutal_HO]

Hope I don’t get in trouble but here ya go fellas.

Edit, removed link and attached pd, not sure if we’re allowed to post urls…………..

You can post links.

If you're a spammer/scammer, somebody will report you and I will end you.

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

That is only the 5th gen DT 1500 that dee zee has the shock mounting in the factory location. If you try to use it on an HD Ram, you won’t be able to shut the tailgate all the way. The dee zee kit for the 2019+ HD Rams is still the style that mounts next to the cable.

Ah that must have been what i saw, do you have a possible dimention ball to ball and stroke length surly one can be soruced from someone like mcmaster carr

 

[Dforquell]

I got a brainstorm today. Was at a rv parts place and they had a pretty big assortment of struts of varying lengths and strengths. Can someone who has one of these provide an educated guess on the extended length? They come in 10,20 and 30 lb force weights. Price was around $30 at the dealer but Amazon has them too

 

[Oscar the grouch 2022]

Where seems to be the best place to get the part for a reasonable deal?

 

[pacu44]

Where seems to be the best place to get the part for a reasonable deal?

I have been looking for two weeks, no one has any in stock. If you find them, please post here.

 

[Oscar the grouch 2022]

Says in stock.

 

[pacu44]

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Says in stock.

I have paid only to have them later cancel the order saying the part is discontinued. IF you get it, great, let us know.

 

[pacu44]

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Says in stock.

Ordered from here over the weekend, told national back order possibly discontinued. Order cancelled.

 

[Hunter11]

I ordered this part from my local dealer 11/2 and was told delivery around 1/2. Was told this week 45 to 60 more days. All I can do is wait and see what happens.

The post up the page about using a standard strut would be a good option if we knew the extended and retracted length.

 

[Oscar the grouch 2022]

I put a order in for one and got this reply form Oem parts source. So That I will actually get one.

 

[pacu44]

I have been hitting up dealers and mopar part sites all week, last night I received this

"We are currently out of stock. 3-15 is the current eta."

 

[Hunter11]

I paid for the one my dealer ordered up front so I am going to let it ride for a while and see what happens. If it does become discontinued they will just credit my money back. I can't imagine them being discontinued with so many being installed on trucks for a few years now. These days who knows.......

 

[pacu44]

I have been hitting up dealers and mopar part sites all week, last night I received this

"We are currently out of stock. 3-15 is the current eta."

I just got credited from another dealer who originally said 3-15-22 now saying that the part # is no longer available. 3rd vendor to tell me this...