How does the '16 dampened tailgate work?

So, I briefly got to play with a 2016 and immediately noticed the auto-dampened tailgate assist. I've seen 3rd party accessories that try and achieve this (EZdown), but it doesn't have the same result as the 2016 stock version. But how does it work? There's no external hydraulic strut that I noticed.

 

Probably an integrated spring or hydraulic damper in the hinge.....
Don't have one, yet, so just a guess.

 

Works well for me

 

Some trucks use a torsion rod between the hinges, but I'm not sure about the Tacoma.

 

That's my initial guess too. I wonder if something like this could easily be integrated into a 2nd gen.

 

I watched a video in which it was explained as a rotary damper embedded into the tail gate.

 

NO! Trade that sucker in for a new one!!!

G.

 

rotary damper thats incorporated into the right side hinge pivot

 

How does it work? You pull on the handle and it opens. I can draw a picture if it helps

 

This is what I tell my wife. You just pull until it lays down gently.

 

That's what I tell her too. I'm glad we're on the same page here.

 

Stan where did you see that video I would love to take a look at it