ARANA Tailgate Assist for Toyota Tundra 2007-2021, Soft Open Tailgate Damper Shock Accessories for Toyota Tundra (Provide Torx Wrench)

This is easy to install and works perfectly. Others listed here cost more but this one works fine and is well worth the money. Though the tailgate of the Maverick is fairly small and lightweight it is fairly easy to let it BANG(!) down. This keeps that from happening. Using Locktite on the bolts when installing will help keep them tight and everything secure and lined up correctly.

Easy to install and works great! Comes with required torx bit but not Allen key, luckily I had one that fit in my toolbox.

I got the tail gate kit. Everything was in the box for installing. It was easy to install with one small problem. The tool for removing the cable bolt did not fit very well to remove the bolt. I got my adjustable wrench out, within a minute l had the bolt out. Everything was smooth after that and got the tailgate lowering hookup completed. It works great and no dropping of the tailgate. It was lowering slow and easy.8

It technically comes with all the tools required, kind of... I couldn't get the largest bolt loose with the included T50 allen wrench, I had to find a T50 bit and break it loose with an impact. Then the bottle opener you have to remove uses a T30 or T40 bit which is not included. Installation took all of 5 minutes after getting bolts off. Brackets fit my 25 Maverick well. Only other feedback is the damper lets the tailgate fall the first few inches without dampening, and then it "catches" it and falls slowly. Not a big deal, just caught me off guard on the first open.

Product was well packaged, thick steel, decent strut. However, it did not come with a star head wrench for the smaller screws for installation. That didn't matter, it does NOT fit the 2025 Model Year Ford Maverick.EDIT : Decided to take the bracket to work, got a smaller T-Nut to fit the hole and formed the round edge that goes around the hinge down a bit. Added some 1/32" padding behind the bottom bracket and tried it again. Works better now that the nut fits the hole, the bracket isn't riding on the hinge, and the unit swings freely between the tailgate and bedside. I was just going to return it, but my "I can make it work" side took over. I will say the brackets aren't low quality steel, they are decent quality and rather hard to grind.Side note, you may be able to have this work just fine in the packaging if you force the T-nut into the hole and allow the bracket to be wedge against the hinge. I'm rather particular about my installations so, it didn't fit in my eyes. Once modified, it works excellent!

Easy install. Top mounting bracket was very tight but the included torx tool got it off. Bottom bracket easy install with the included allen tool, just be sure to put the bolt on the screw enough before you put the bolt in, so it doesn't fall off into the bed! Also use locktite or nail polish or something on the bolt to keep it tight. Bottle opener / tie down removal tool not included so you'll need a different size torx. Shock install at the end simple, but push the ends on don't hammer them in! Bed drops a little bit before the shock takes over. Open slowly as designed no noise or bang. Cheaper alternative to DeeZee and some others, and I don't like that Ford Accessories ship to the dealer for pick up!

Works great. Easy to install. Keeps the tailgate from just slamming down or having to keep it from slamming down by holding it until it is fully down.

Easy install, as long as you have a set of Torx bits, works great ! Took maybe 20 minutes. They include all the tools needed except to remove the bottle cap remover that they recommend removing. Well worth the price.