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

It will only work on the drivers side. I bought two because of the reviews but the bottom bracket is only made for the drivers side. Easy to install and it does help tremendously but two would be better. I thought I’d be able to cut the mount to fit but it will not align properly. I attempted to return the item but the seller stated no need to return! Fantastic to work with, amazing customer support and refund was immediate!

Everything you need for installation is included, minus a wrench. Instructions are very clear, and the setup process was quick and easy! It took me about 10 minutes. This product works great on my old truck. My tailgate is very rusty and dented, but this strut still works great! Very high quality and worth the money!

This was a lot simpler than I was excepting. using the nut on the bracket went smooth. 15-minute job and works great. I did not know where the washer included went so I used it on the ball nut into the tailgate.

The mounting plates fit perfectly and installation straightforward. I encountered two issues: 1. I was unable to remove the T50 and T30 Torx bolts without using a bit and large rachet (which luckily i already own), you need more leverage than the provided wrench enables 2. Once the bottle opener was removed i faced the choice of re-inserting the bolts to fill the holes or buy two plugs. I opted to buy plugs (picture attached) once installed the tail gate opens so much better without worrying about it dropping.

Not the product fault or the seller but please be mindful (I wasn’t) to read all the specs. It will absolutely not work with installed tie down brackets (bottle opener) on the side of the tailgate of Ford F150 The quality of product seemed good, install super easy. I’m just not willing to sacrifice the tie down for extra insurance of having it in the event the internal mechanism failure that’s already factory installed.

First of all. Before it broke, this tailgate assist device worked perfectly. Lowered tailgate 3 times since installation and pin broke from weld. 1 Month update. Bracket broke within a week. Contacted seller and they sent me a replacement within a week. Very good customer service. Thank you.

Love this product was easy to install did it in about 15 minutes with basic tools works terrific I don't have to worry about anybody opening up my tailgate and letting it fall anymore inexpensive also

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.

très bon produit je le recommende.

don't buy don't as work how they say it does tail gate still drops hard

Fácil instalación

I bought this tailgate dampener because I got tired of seeing my tailgate fall unassisted and potentially causing damage. These parts are not cheap to replace. This small investment adds to my peace of mind and keeps my truck in great condition for as long as possible. 3 bolts had to be loosened to apply it. I recommend using some anti-friction tape to prevent for scratching paint and undercoating. This is prevent corrosion to happening sooner. It took less than 5 minutes to attach the device to my truck. It is so simple that Anyone can do it! If you can change a light bulb, you can apply this to your vehicle. It is too soon to give any feedback about its durability. I will provide a more thorough review after having this on my truck for a year. I hope that I am not disappointed. Time will tell...

No me ayudó en nada en mi F250 modelo de 1997 a 2003, la tapa sigue bajando de golpe y sigue costando bastante subirla, no quiero gastar más pero a lo mejor necesitaba dos de estos y dudo que aún así pueda ayudar en algo notabe.