OMT Tailgate Assist Shock Compatible with 07-19 Silverado

This gas-damped tailgate assist replaces the factory drop control and prevents your tailgate from free-falling. Designed specifically for GMT900, GMTK2RC and similar platform trucks, the Orion Motor Tech unit fits Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra models from 2008–2019 and most 2007 trucks. It reduces cable and hinge stress, is built from structural-grade 45 steel with electroplated corrosion resistance, and installs quickly with common hand tools—no drilling or taillight removal needed.

How does this tailgate assist improve daily use?

The shock slows and controls the tailgate as it opens so the panel never slams into its stop or catches users off-guard. This makes loading, unloading, and accessing the bed safer for hands and fingers while preventing sudden impact damage to hinges and cables.

• Smooth, measured descent every time for safer handling
• Reduces sudden stress on cables and hinge assemblies
• Protects tailgate finish and hardware from impact wear

What materials and durability features does it offer?

The assist is manufactured from structural-grade 45 steel and finished with electroplating to resist rust and corrosion in road and weather exposure. The construction emphasizes strength and longevity so the dampening mechanism remains consistent throughout regular truck use.

• Structural-grade 45 steel body for high tensile strength
• Electroplated finish to guard against corrosion
• Robust damper design to reduce long-term cable and hinge wear

How simple is installation and what tools are required?

Installation is designed to be fast and user-friendly: the kit arrives with straightforward instructions and mounts to existing points on the truck—no drilling, cutting, or taillight removal. Most home mechanics can complete the swap in minutes using a handful of common wrenches.

• No drilling or taillight removal required
• Required tools: M4, M5, 10mm, and 13mm wrenches
• Clear instructions provided for quick bolt-on replacement

Which trucks and model years are compatible?

The Orion Motor Tech assist is tailored for GMT900 and GMTK2RC platform pickups and will fit Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks across model years 2008–2019, plus most 2007 units. It was designed to align with the factory mounting geometry of these platforms for a plug-and-play upgrade.

• Compatible with GMT900, GMTK2RC and similar platforms
• Fitment: Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 2008–2019; most 2007 models
• Designed for factory mounting locations to avoid modification

Who is this for: Pickup owners who want a safer, quieter, and longer-lasting tailgate experience. If you own a compatible Silverado or Sierra and want to stop tailgate slap, protect hinge and cable hardware, and install a strong, corrosion-resistant damper without professional help, this Orion Motor Tech tailgate assist is built for you.