Easy install and works exactly as advertised. This ARANA tailgate assist shock took only a few minutes to install with the included hardware and instructions. Once installed, the tailgate lowers smoothly and no longer slams down. The shock feels well-built and operates quietly without affecting normal tailgate use. Fitment was perfect for my Silverado, and it adds noticeable convenience and protection for everyday use. Great value for the price—highly recommended. I bought it for my 85 year old grandfather and it’s absolutely perfect for him! Read more
This item was affordable and works great, I was quite upset the Maverick didn't have a tailgate assist from the factory and thankfully someone offers this strut on the aftermarket. Install was easy, however, one piece of hardware on the truck requires removal and reinstall of a knob shaped part that uses a star bit and this was difficult to remove with the tool provided as its really torqued in from the factory and the tool easily slips out of the knob causing you to smack your knuckles. I highly recommend having an impact driver or a socket tool to remove this. Beyond that I am happy with the price, quality and function of the strut. I would recommend it for all Maverick owners! Keep in mind, you have to remove the tie down loop from the left side of the tailgate to have clearance for this strut. However, if you look up the "Maverick Truck Club" a user that goes by the name "Lane" sells a custom replacement loop that clears this strut. I recommend searching him out and buying his custom replacement so you don't lose your tie down. My photo shows this replacement tie down loop. Read more
Easy installation. In contrast to what other reviewers said and the picture of the included parts, my kit included a T50, T30 and a hex wrench. T30 is needed to remove the tie-down/bottle opener. Like others have said, the T50 alone may not provide enough leverage to remove the tail gate cable screw. But large slip joint pliers on the T50 gave me enough torque. So no additional tools required. Instructions are "good enough" but watching an install video on YouTube will help. Read more
Just got done installing this on my 2019 ford ranger and installation was simple and i was done in less than 5 minutes. The kit included a t50 torques wrench which was basiclly unusable and didn't include a needed m6 allen. Luckly I had both on hand so not a huge issue but something to consider if purchasing. Other than said issues the dampener seems to work as advertised. Read more
This tailgate shock fit my 2025 Maverick Lariat perfectly and was easy to install, although the directions were not all that clear. Better than that, it works well and so far (through maybe 50 to 100 cycles) has proven to be an excellent way to keep my tailgate from “slamming” down. I think it’s an excellent value and would highly recommend. Read more
Easy to install. My 2022 F250 XLT tailgate would slam down when opening if you were not careful and the tailgate is heavy. I installed this on my tailgate and now the tailgate comes down smooth and slow. I love it. You need this in your life if you are scared to open your tailgate. My wife highly recommends it as well. Read more
Great product..Was easy to install with included tools and instructions..works great..only concern was had to remove the bottle opener/tie down with a different sized star wrench(not included),but replaced with a d hook tie down so it doesn't interfere with assist shock.time will tell. Read more
Working as advertised. Easy to install. Fits my 2021 Ranger flawlessly. Says all tools included, but i needed an allen wrench for the screws provided. They provide the star wrench for the OEM screws that need to be removed. Read more
