Orion Motor Tech Truck Tailgate Assist, Pickup Tailgate Lift Assist Kit Compatible with 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500 & 2007 Classic 1500 Models

Easy Install and works great but decal was on wrong side of shock but works great and well worth it.

This was a great choice. I can't think of any other purchase for a vehicle for under twenty dollars that was a true improvement. This was easy to install in about 8-10 minutes. The only small issue was that I had to remove the tailgate cargo strap hook on the side where the strut was installed. The strut works better than I had hoped. I pop the latch, and the tailgate gently tilts open - silently. There is no longer the jarred bang when the gate hits bottom. I wish I had bought one sooner.

Was easy to install and performs the function as intended. Was surprised at the seemingly high quality at such a low price...

I bought this for a 2017 Ford F250 with the slide out step in the tailgate. The tailgate is supper heavy, but it has been sweet and sour. I am 72 and appreciate the step but the weight of the tailgate is difficult to maneuver up and down. This little part is worth its weight in gold, while it really helps the release and softens the downward motion it’s not really a lift assist, but the lift is just a little bit better does which make a small difference. I dropped a star because the instructions are horrible and although a simple install, I had to look up some YouTube vids. Also, this is only for the driver’s side of the tailgate, but you shouldn't need two. You will need a 10mm wrench, (Really Ford 10mm). Why wouldn't Ford include this inexpensive part on a 70k truck? Anyway, it works great.

Fit and works prefect on my 99 F-150. Took about 45 minutes to install but would have only taken 15 of someone would have told me to take the taillight out and spray WD-40 on the bolt that holds the cable. It was pretty rusty but once I sprayed it it screwed right out. Great product and hopefully it will last many years.

Easy to install, working great, definitely helps with tailgate dropping

Why did you pick this product vs others?:This may well be the best $25 I have EVER spent on Amazon. I can't speak to the longevity yet, but I LOVE this product!

Update 11/16/2023: The seller has reached out to me and issued a full refund. I am updating this review just to include this information. Due to the good customer service, I am changing my rating from 1 star to 4 stars. Keep in mind, they did not ask me to change my review, nor was it a condition of my refund to do so. All they did was reach out and ask if I wanted a refund or a new product, I opted for the refund since I had already purchased a new tailgate assist of a different brand for my truck. The original review remains unedited below. Obviously, I was pretty angry when I wrote it, but I'm happy everything worked out in the end.I bought one of these a few months ago for my 2004 GMC Sierra 1500. It worked alright for a while, until it didn't. Several weeks ago, it completely stopped working. I opened my tailgate and let it fall, as I had grown accustomed to doing, and the tailgate slammed down with zero resistance. After returning to this page and noticing some of the absolutely ridiculous claims this company is making, I decided to make a review on it. 1) Despite what they're telling you, it's not going to make it easier to close your tailgate, it only slows the tailgate down when you open it and helps prevent it from slamming (Until it breaks, that is).2) Claiming it (and I quote) "extend(s) the service life of the entire back end of your vehicle" is such an insanely outrageous claim that it's almost humorous. I don't think I need to elaborate on that.3) "Rest Easy: This will be the only tailgate shock your truck will ever need. Tested and durable" How much testing did it take to make a product that completely fails after a few months?4) "Orion Motor Tech backs it with a lifetime warranty and after-sales service." Conveniently, there doesn't seem to be any contact information listed where I could take advantage of this "lifetime warranty" and get a replacement for my faulty product. And with a $20 price tag, they're clearly bluffing anyway. Surely if you backed your product and did that much testing to ensure your product was extremely durable, you'd provide contact information or some kind of instruction to talk to customer service, right? Because if you have a superior product, you know not many people will need it, but out of the few that would, it's all about customer feedback. But if you make claims like this and don't back it up, obviously it's because your product is trash.Overall, ignoring the fact that it didn't last very long at all, I actually liked this product a lot. Initially when I installed it, the support cable on the tailgate would get pushed out of the gap, to where it was sticking outside, as some others have mentioned. Turns out it was just because I tightened one of the bolts when it was supposed to be left loose, and loosening the bolt fixed the problem.As tempted as I am to buy another one of these for only $20, I don't see the point in waiting for it to break. If I have to cradle my tailgate every time I open it, anticipating that inevitable moment it stops working, then what's the point in using this product in the first place?Overall, I would not recommend this product. If you do buy it, buy it as a gift for someone you don't like, and in a few months they'll slam their tailgate when the product fails.