Hilux Tailgate Damper Install

To make life a little easier at camp we bought a little damper kit for the Hilux's tailgate
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[@glennhorning2057]

Really appreciate this video. It was the only one I could find that answered my questions.

[@dugdanny]

Good work Champ. Just got mine, without installation instructions. This certainly will assist. Happy 4WDing Cheers

[@petercartledge5088]

Very clear.

[@earljoshuacodinera1055]

Hey mate what tool did you use to undo the screws on the first instruction?

[@Gary-qt9cx]

What year is your hilux? What is brand and part number on package?

[@johnc7144]

Sure looks easy to remove screws in hinge. My Thailand Toyota rivo screws are set with locktite and will not come out. Finally had to drill out and retap.

[@sambaasap1565]

Australia hilux gr same 😢

[@carlitogalivo9441]

Hey mate does this type of damper can be installed on the other hilux model wherein the tailgate holder is not using the cable tie, instead the two pieces flat bars folded when closing are used ,,

[@Verdugo2690]

Thank you mannnnnnnnn

[@andreastttttt]

Whats the newtton on that strut?

[@enviromentalessa5676]

Could you send a link for the damper please

[@CrazyMakerNerd]

So.....how long did it last?

[@TheBasurita8]

Hi nice job very easy, i want to order one where i can buy????

[@OverlandExplorersUK]

I ordered my set from eBay

[@flapbean]

Have you tried the ones that are available for your bonnet?

[@OverlandExplorersUK]

I actually have a set from the same manufacture sat in the garage which I bought quite a few years ago, I didn't fit them as I had heard that they wont fit with a second battery installed so I put it on the back burner I might pull them out this weekend and see if I can get them to fit

[@jaybajan]

hi mate, can you tell me how has this held up after being on your hilux after 1 year

[@OverlandExplorersUK]

Still working as advertised, alittle but of rust forming but I do live next to the coast

[@jaybajan]

@@OverlandExplorersUK ok

[@shaunchetty4223]

Do the dampers come as a pair or just one?

[@OverlandExplorersUK]

My kit came with two struts

[@kjv.95]

does it help in pushing the tailgate back up?

[@OverlandExplorersUK]

No, just helps when opening

[@kjv.95]

@@OverlandExplorersUK thanks for the reply, i wonder if i can install 2 gas struts the other one is going the other way so it will help win the pulling of the tailgate, will this work?

[@crystalmcquaid1184]

Why do some people remove the taillights next to them when they install them????

[@OverlandExplorersUK]

Maybe it's slightly different on different models but I dont see why the rear light would have to be removed

[@crystalmcquaid1184]

@@OverlandExplorersUK Yes, maybe they're wrong. Tq.

[@tenchimasaki7319]

Was the T40 bolt that easy to remove?

[@OverlandExplorersUK]

It was lock tited in so was tight to begin with

[@seppovarkoi4990]

Yeah man, that bolt is stuck as as hell, you have to drill ahole to the bolt and then use counter thread tool to get it out, after that you need of course a new bolt to screw i back .....