ARANATailgate Assist Shock for Ford Ranger, 2019-2024 Ford Ranger Tailgate Soft Open Accessories, 43206 Truck Tail gate Damper(All Tools Provided)

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.

4.9 starsLess expensive but higher rating than the "best seller" Well made with everything included right down to the flat head screw driver. My tailgate drops smoothly, lands softly.Instructions were easily followed: simple, clear and we'll documented with color pictures. Amazon said this wouldn't fit my 2025 Ford Maverick Lariat Hybrid. I believe this is due to a bolt size change for the bottle cap opener which must be removed. I used my own tools, they are easier. 20 minute install. Error free. Works great!

For the little cost and effort to install, this made a BIG difference on opening and shutting the tailgate! It's quality built, takes minutes to install and works perfectly! Very pleased.

Didn't want a slamming tailgate so I picked this up. Fit my brand new 2025 Ford Maverick Lariat Hybrid just fine, no modifications needed. Slows down the gate so it doesn't slam, comes down at a nice easy speed.Installation is pretty easy though the instructions are a little vague. Came with a flat head screwdriver I had no idea what to do with. You'll need a T20 to get the one bracket out. Be very careful fitting the flat nut through or it'll fall off inside like mine did and you'll have to remove the top plate on the tailgate to fish it out with something like I did, which added 30 minutes to what should have been 10 for installation.Overall happy with the kit, the inexpensive price and can recommend it to 2025 Maverick owners.

Perfect fit and does what advertised - slows down tailgate opening so not to bang on bed. Instructions were a little bit vague and the provided tools were a bit loose and one was not correct for my installation. In "Step 3" Arana provided a hex wrench, but my bolts required a T30 Torx bit, Not a problem for me as I have a plethora of SAE and Metric tools, but some buyers might be disappointed. Also, suggest buyer connect the tailgate lower ball socket before connecting the bed ball stud to allow easier access. Overall - Great product!

I have a 2022 Ford Ranger. I have only had installed for one day. I'm pretty happy with it; makes the tailgate seem more premium. The install was simple and it was nice that the procuct included all the needed tools except the hex wrench, but the T50 wrench included was really helpful. If you don't have a hex wrench set (or the proper size single hex wrench) then you can't install this. No power tools were need. The install is pretty intuitive but there were some things which could be added to the instructions such as the correct placement of the plates so that you have them orientated correctly and a maybe a little tip about how to extend the shock to fit.

Easy to install and works perfectly.

The item was good, felt solid and easy to install. The instructions could be by better, but it is rather intuitive to install. The one thing that was obviously bad was they didn’t include the T-30 wrench to remove the bottle opener on the tail gate. I had to go to Home Depot and buy one. It was <$5, but then I could have bought the other highly rated device that may have had all of the tools advertised. So far, it seems to work well. I’d recommend this as long as you had a T-30 wrench.