Ram 2500 HIDDEN Upgrade That You MUST get! - Addressing Some Hate - 2021 2022 

Just bought a tradesman last week. This is one of the most helpful videos I’ve seen in a long time! Thank you so much.

I know this video is a year old, but I just found it. I was motivated to add this to my truck, and your tip of putting clips on halfway legit saved me so much time and frustration for sure. Wanted to say thank you!

quick tip, removing the clip is just for removing the strut, small amount of pressure and it will pop right on the ball

I just came across your videos, love it man. Gives me a lot of ideas for my 2500. Looking forward to more. Take care bud.

This makes sense now. I'll be ordering that part #. I just ordered a 2022 tradesman. Ive always preffered the basic interiors and lack of chrome/ led stuff. Glad there are options for us all.

I just came across your channel maybe a month ago and im so glad i did. I should be getting my 22 tradesman within a week or so and i swear im just gonna go back through your videos and see what i wanna do to my truck. Thanks for the good info!!!

Thanks so much for this video. Like you, I did not want the typical aftermarket version with an expose mini shock. But hate that the tailgate slams down. This is ideal and simple and stock!

Easy money to drop on such a good upgrade. Thanks for the tip! 2022 Ram 2500 Tradesman owner here. Following for more good ideas!

Awesome job with the vid Nick! Glad I could help !

Saw the video and then ordered the part. $45 and sub 5 min install. Well worth it. Thanks for a great video!

Ordered mine said was on backorder, I went with the order anyway.. It came in a month or less.. Was as easy to install as the video just follow the steps as he has explained.. I'm super happy with mine thanks a bunch..

Thank you Part was in stock at dealer $41 5 min install Excellent

You can get a steering wheel rear piece that will add those buttons in for you. Thats something I plan on doing to my tradesman eventually. Takes a bit of manual labor but thats part of the fun!

Couldn't agree more with the split back seat... also have a car seat that makes things more difficult. And 1000% on the soft close tailgate, it's a must !!

My 2020 RAM 2500 Tradesman 2 has that soft OEM mount on the passenger side just like yours. I did the part and it is so nice!

Thank you for the video! Should be getting my 2022 2500 tradesman in a couple months and this will be my first upgrade!

Thank you so much for the video my friend . What size is the shock

Those clips don’t need to be removed. You pop them back and they open up on the inside giving enough room for the ball to go into and then press and lock. On some dampers, one you remove the clip, it damages them to the point where the aren’t tight after locking. In your case, seems like there wasn’t any adverse affects from spreading the clip to get it back on.

For future reference you only have to remove the clips for removal I have a silver 2021 2500 when I installed my tailgate damping strut both ends pushed right on mine doesn’t drop that easily it’s more dampened my strut must be more stiff and it’s been on there since July so about 3 months now and it’s the same as when I first installed it I also just recently added power folding mirrors and next will be the rocker panel sliders/steps I just bought off a 75th anniversary power wagon then 8.4 radio like yours and LED tail lights I’m like you a Tradesman guy and love these trucks also you can add the steering wheel buttons without changing your radio head but does require a steering wheel change about $550 with harness and buttons all new stuff anyways subscribed.

Just bought a new 2022 tradesmen same color as yours love it so. Thanks for the videos I just ordered the dampener thanks Dan Beers 🍺

Great information to know. Thanks!

Those clips are designed to be pre-installed when putting the strut on. Good job. Great video.

Hey Nick !! My names Erik Great video Sir no bs straight to the point !!! You just got a new sub !!! I'm looking forward to watching your other videos !!!

On this particular video, you can improve by purchasing a new remote with the remote start and tail gate opener buttons. Then use alpaobd to enable the two options on the truck. You’ll need the dealer to add the key fob because of the rolling code.

Thank you for the information, I have the side mount and it's terrible. The wire gets hung up 50% or more of the time. 2019 ram 2500 on the right side

my Ram 2019 big horn came with this upgraded 'slow' tailgate drop. Not sure what its called but it's nice. Also got the kickstand step up into the box. It's very nice.

Just bought a 2021 3500 Tradesman today. Someone already installed it. Awesome to know tho if there is ever an issue. Thanks! Subscribed cause we have a few things in common and I love to fly fish. Thanks again.

Thats so nice, and you are god damn right!! I have my dodge grand caravan do this with the trunk door. if I use the remote to open it, I can't force it to go up I have to WAIT. But if I open it manually I do not have that problem. So I totally agree with you, it is important that it opens FAST but not drop like it would break something! But is it Really worth it, I don't think so I would definitely like it BY DEFAULT on any truck

The struts install without touching the clips. For removal you only need to pull them partially to get the teeth to open off the ball.

Just bought a 2022 BigHorn. Mine does not have that option, weird, but it is a pretty base Bighorn, not many options. But I just bought one! Thanks for the info! Great Video!

On my 2019 mounting points were on the passenger side. Used factory damper.

Just picked up my tradesmen was about to order aftermarket until this video. Thanks again great info! The part has nearly doubled in price 😢 lol $71 now lol but still better than a exposed shock

Well crap. I bought the external aftermarket one, I had no idea this was an option. I’ll be doing this. Mine is a 2021 Bighorn and it didn’t come with the bumper step or the damper. Thanks for the video.

I will have to add to my 2021 Tradesman

Love your videos where did you get your shock and part number? Where did you get your bug deflector?

$40 for probably a $500 dealer add on😂. I just purchased a tradesman last week. 2015 Cummins with 90k miles and looks like it was only taken out of the garage on sunny days and drive by a guy with no kids. I am going to upgrade the instrument cluster to get better data at a glance.

Normally you can push it on with moving clip out..it should snap on the way it ships..taking off another story..great video bud..waiting for my 22 tradesman dually to make it to dealer..intercepted in transit also..just sub'd👍

I just shelled out a few more bucks and bought me a 2021 Power Wagon and it has the tailgate soft drop even on my key fob. Life is better now.

I hate the racket Ram is doing on my 2018-2024 ABS hydraulic motor and controller $600 total. They say you can’t order the parts until 2025 if ever that is what I was told March 2023. It was sent back to R&D aka engineers but that was before UAW went on strike and the timeline has been pushed back. The service manager at 7 different locations said they are telling owners that they just need to trade the trucks in on a new truck. So you trade it in and then the dealership order the parts and fix the $600 problem. You trade in your truck for 35k and you only have 50k miles on your diesel truck then the dealership will fix it and sell it for 50k or more with a 8-9% interest rate on 750+ credit score and you get shafted on a new 80k loan with 8-9% interest rate and $850-1100 monthly payment for 72 months cause you can’t get your truck inspected with ABS trouble codes and a very annoying dig every single time you hit a bump! What really pisses me off is my monthly vehicle report as everything has a green check mark and nothing is wrong with my vehicle even though it has a ABS error trouble code in vehicle memo that has been active since 2023 March. If you click on SOS on mirror they have total access to your computer on vehicle and it tells them everything is okay or they can see the problem and are lying and saying I don’t see a problem with your truck. Anyone else have the same problem with ABS hydraulic motor failures???

Yours opens way faster than mine.

Looks like that part fits 2019-2021. Anyone know if there's a different part number for the 2018 model year?

Came in at the 666th thumbs up! Just wanted to say thank you for the insight. Just added the upgrade! I had looked into buying the whole outside dampener before coming across your video. This was so much easier and cleaner! Appreciate the suggestion!

My 2020 Big Horn was also on the passenger side just like yours.

Me too. Getting a tradesman 4x4

if you ever owned a truck with features, you'd wonder why you waited so long. I went from a Tundra to a Larimie 2020 3500 SRW. I'm not going back.oh, and not only do I have the dampening tailgate, but my remote opens the tailgate also. 😁

You don’t have to remove the clip when installing the shock. Just push directly on

Good job

All you need for the soft open tailgate is the strut The brackets and everything are already there

I just Sub'd your channel.... I took delivery of a new 2021 Ram 2500 gas / tradesman L2, regular cab, long bed, snow chief, sprayed-in bed liner.....I was looking around YT for channels on the the new truck finding yours. I think you have great channel content on the Gen 5 Ram 2500 Tradesman along with great presentation and dictation for media content that was a sub for me... Thanks....I have been looking for the information on the OEM dampener. I am now convinced to order one.

Another great Tradesman tailgate mod is to run a wire from a momentary up-fit switch to the tailgate latch wire and then you have in cab lowering too

You can add A. Tilgate dampner

thanks

Wish i could get the mega in tradesmen but had to order a bighorn

I have a 2019. it is the same bracket as yours. The 1500 has the upper version on the driver side.

Love my 2020 tradesmen

Take a shot every time Nick says "Dan Beers"!!!!

Wish could could have measured collapsed length and open length. Great video as usual!

Thanks for to vid.

good one

My 2019 2500 Tradesman is also on passenger side

Is there a spot on both sides? Looks like the part sheet shows a strut on each side of tailgate?

Yes sir it’s the same on a 2022 tradesmen 😉

My biggest issue with my 22 Laramie is buying the gooseneck ball kit. It comes in a plastic storage box. With all the storage places on that truck why does the box not fit in any of the storage locations!!!!!!!!!!!

No need to remove the clip just slips right over the pin clip needs to be removed to replace the strut

Can’t say I’ve ever wanted a “big horn” badge lol Laramie all day. And I work construction myself. Sound system alone shits on lower models. Buttons are great, heated/cooled seats, the gauge cluster with easy to do menu’s and the touch screen. And that’s just off the top of my head and that’s a 16 not a 19 up lol 19 up.. man… MUST BE NICE lmao

Great video. Would anyone know why my 21 Tradesman 6.4 hemi has the 4WD shifter in the floor instead of the electronic version I see everywhere else?

Not supposed to remove the clips, that can ruin it. Those are simple snap on ball type, just need to give it a push

Hey Nick there’s a place called Infotainment that Carries OEM Dodge Ram options like the soft open tailgate shock , power food trailer mirrors, remote start. Excellent video

I don’t think you have to remove the clip.

2022 bighorn sport dually and it doesn’t have one either

In my opinion, why wouldn't they just go ahead and include this feature on all of their trucks? I mean seriously. Wouldn't it be easier to just install that as it's being built at the factory?? Great video nonetheless 👏

Tradesmen for life. If I wanted to spend $100,000 I’d have still got a tradesman and then got a second tradesman used.

Great video!!!I am not seeing the part number. Could you send me the link? Thanks much.

Wonder if the 3500s have the pins to attach the strut to?

MAYBE the reason they moved the piston to the passenger side is because the factory kick-down rear bed assist step mounts on the driver's side underneath and behind the bumper. I added one of those later and you have to attach it up in that area. Maybe the step's mounting hardware or bolts would've interfered with the shock absorber.

Does the dampener have a top / bottom as far as installation?

I can't seem to find a Mopar tailgate damper for my 2020 Tradesman 3500 long bed. Can anybody help?

You only have to remove the clips to take it off lol. It will go on with the clips installed

Don't have to take clips off. To installed

I must have got a bad damper, I got it installed and when the tailgate gets half way down it speeds up and hits pretty hard

You leave the clip on. It will snap on, just push. Coming off you have to remove clip.

Do you have a link to order this?

link for the shock is error message. What is the part #?

There is no way you use your truck more than I do with a small farm and horses. I have never hit my shock, ever.

So do all 2022 Big Horn and up come standard with this? Just not tradesman?

I have a 2019 and it is on the passenger side

Just push them in no need to remove clips i have done too many to count on hoods and trunks

saying the part number listed in description now discontinued.

Has anyone tried putting this on a Ram that _isn't_ a '19 - '22 ??? I have a '17 Ram 2500 that I'd love to throw this on! I like this specific strut because of how it ONLY stops the tailgate from slamming... all of the other struts seem to sloooooooooowly lower the tailgate and I don't want that.

Just got a 22. Dont see any attachment balls on mine

Dee zee 30 minutes 22 bucks soft close tailgate easy fix

Gen IV is the reason

You wanted the bighorn

The Catskills are NOT upstate NY. Albany and utica are central. Watertown is upstate NY

Nice video that you put out. However, in the next videos, can you stop talking so much and get right to it. I had to go through almost half the video to learn what you’re trying to teach. Thank you so much.

Peter griphin

You don't have to remove the clip on the strut for install, only pull out on it for removal. For install, just line up the pivot point and push it on until it snaps into place.