This strut is installed to allow the tailgate of your truck to drop slowly, just like a modern truck. Pair this with our tailgate latch kit and your tailgate will open and close like a brand-new truck!

*** trimming is required for the shock to clear the tailgate, just like our tailgate latch kit does as well. The nice thing is it is only on the edge, and as long as you go slowly, you can easily do this and touch it up on a painted truck.