I got three sets of those drop stops on Amazon over the years and they work great. Since they are flexible you can squeeze them into tight spots and they don't cause any issue when you slide seat up and back.
They work great for me on a variety of vehicles and was one of the first add-ons to...
For me the weight of the tailgate is not an issue. As others have mentioned, its a matter of convenience. Seems like half the time I'm dropping my tailgate my hands are full so i can easily open the latch with my finger while holding a bag of groceries and step back as it lowers then put my...