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Trucktok 1997–2025 Ford F150 F250 F350 Tailgate Assist Shock Kit
Brand TruckTok

Trucktok 1997–2025 Ford F150 F250 F350 Tailgate Assist Shock Kit

SKU TTK-TA-F-0004
$41.79 - $42.89
$42.39
$41.79 - $42.89
$42.39

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FITMENT

Year (Variant)

Fits

1997–2003 F-150 / 1999–2014 Super Duty

1997–2003 Ford F-150 & 1999–2014 Ford F-250 / F-350 (one kit covers both; excludes F-150 SuperCrew and Flareside/Stepside models)

2004–2014 F-150 

2004–2014 Ford F-150 & 2006–2008 Lincoln Mark LT (excludes Flareside/Stepside models)

2015–2025 F-150

2015–2025 Ford F-150

2017–2024 Super Duty

2017–2024 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty

DESCRIPTION

Product Overview

  • The Trucktok Tailgate Assist Shock Kit turns the harsh factory tailgate drop into a smooth, controlled lowering motion — protecting your cables, hinges, and pivot points from repeated hard impacts.
  • Whether you're loading tools at the jobsite, hauling gear for the weekend, or opening the bed a dozen times a day, you get easy one-hand operation without changing how your truck works.
  • Every kit is a true bolt-on: it installs using factory mounting locations and requires no drilling or permanent modifications.

Key Features

  • Slows tailgate descent to eliminate sudden drops and loud slams.
  • Open and lower the tailgate with one hand while carrying tools, equipment, or groceries.
  • Reduces strain on factory tailgate cables, hinges, and pivot points over years of use.
  • High-strength steel hardware built for demanding work and daily operation.
  • Includes a protective Mylar sheet to guard painted surfaces during installation.
  • Factory mounting points only — no drilling, cutting, or welding required.

FAQ

Q: Does this make the tailgate open automatically?

A: No. The system does not open the tailgate — it slows and controls the descent once you release it.

Q: Do I need to drill into my truck?

A: No. Every kit in this lineup is a true bolt-on that uses existing factory mounting locations. No drilling required.

Q: How long does installation take?

A: Most owners finish in about 10 minutes using basic hand tools.

Q: Will the tailgate still open and close normally?

A: Yes. The tailgate latches and closes exactly as before — the shock only controls how fast it lowers.

Q: How do I know if I have a Flareside or Stepside truck?

A: Flareside/Stepside models have external rear fenders and a narrower bed. If your truck has a standard fleet-side bed, the kit will fit. Check your bed style before ordering.

Q: Why is a tailgate assist useful on older F-150 and Super Duty trucks?

A: Many of these trucks were never equipped with a factory tailgate assist, and their steel tailgates drop hard. This upgrade adds modern, controlled lowering without replacing any factory parts.