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

Works phenomenal no more slamming of the tailgate and super easy install

I love this thing, by the way! The Orion Motor Tech Tailgate Assist has completely transformed my experience with my 2000 Chevy Silverado. Installing it was a breeze, and the difference it makes is incredible.No more struggling with a heavy tailgate or worrying about it slamming down unexpectedly. This tailgate shock provides just the right amount of assistance, making it easy to open and close the tailgate with one hand. It's especially handy when my hands are full with groceries or gear.Plus, the build quality is top-notch. It feels sturdy and durable, like it can handle whatever I throw at it. And the fact that it's compatible with a wide range of Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra models is a huge bonus.Overall, I couldn't be happier with this purchase. If you own a Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra, or any other truck for that matter, I highly recommend getting the Orion Motor Tech Tailgate Assist. It's a small investment that makes a big difference in convenience and functionality.

This was delivered today and I immediately installed it on my 2002 Chevy Silverado LT 3500 crew cab Duramax.The install was straightforward and quick. The tailgate of my truck is quite heavy and I have a thick, solid rubber tailgate protector, to boot.The operation is very smooth and the gate opens and closes without any problems whatsoever.For roughly half the price of another popular brand, I can’t see spending more for the same exact effect.I highly recommend this tailgate shock absorber! 😄Update;I’ve had this for a few months now and it’s still working great. I should have bought this years ago. 😉

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.

This was super easy to install, it makes opening the tailgate super easy and it doesn't have any noise. It makes the tailgate come down slow so it doesn't just slam down and I will be buying another one for my other truck! It fits perfect!

I bought this for my pick up as I'm getting older and feels like tailgate is getting heavier, when I installed it it works beautiful, no more holding and letting down the tailgate slowly so it doesn't slam down . I got so used to this after about a year later I open the tailgate and let go of it like always and it almost torn my hand off it dropped so fast like if this was pushing it open, never seen it open so fast before. Anyways it didn't last but a year, so much for lifetime. Well I'm going to see if there's another company that makes a better one as im not getting any younger now days

Well made, looks good, operates like it should, months later still works great no issue. Instructions were easy to follow with good instructions and photos.Would recommend for 07 chevy silveraldo 1500 classic

I used all the time, was good for 7 months, now I have to get other one, because helps me with the heavy tail gate, I wish they get better quality.