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1999-2007 Classic Silverado Sierra 1500 2500 3500 Tailgate Assist Shock Kit
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FITMENT
- 1999-2006 Chevrolet Silverado &GMC Sierra 1500 2500 3500
- 2007 "CLASSIC" Models (Old Body Style)
- NOTE: Does NOT fit 2007 "New Body Style" models. Confirm your body style
DESCRIPTION
Product Overview
- This Tailgate Assist Shock Kit adds smooth, controlled lowering to your factory tailgate, making daily use easier while helping reduce stress on aging hinges and support cables.
- Designed specifically for 1999-2006 Silverado and Sierra trucks, as well as 2007 Classic models, this upgrade preserves your truck's original functionality while adding a feature commonly found on newer pickups.
Key Features
- Transforms a heavy steel tailgate into a controlled, easy-to-manage opening experience.
- Reduces repeated impact loads that can contribute to wear on factory cables, hinges, and mounting points.
- Makes loading tools, equipment, groceries, and gear easier when using your truck every day.
- Constructed from high-strength steel hardware designed for years of reliable service.
- Installs discreetly and works with your original tailgate system.
FAQ
Q: How do I know if I have a 2007 Classic model?
A: The 2007 Classic uses the previous-generation Silverado/Sierra body style carried over into early 2007 production. If your truck is the newer redesigned 2007 body style, this kit will not fit.
Q: Why is a tailgate assist especially useful on older trucks?
A: Older tailgates often have heavier steel construction and may place more stress on factory hinges and cables when dropped repeatedly. A tailgate assist helps reduce that impact.
Q: Does the tailgate still open fully?
A: Yes. The assist system only controls the speed of descent and does not limit tailgate travel.
Q: Is this designed for steel tailgates?
A: Yes. This system was engineered specifically around the factory steel tailgates found on compatible Silverado and Sierra trucks.
Q: Need a tailgate assist for a newer Silverado/Sierra or an HD model?
A: For 2007-2018 Silverado and Sierra 1500/2500/3500, we carry a GMT900/K2XX platform kit. For 2020-2025 Silverado/Sierra 2500 3500 HD, see our heavy-duty specific kit.
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Derek W.
Verified buyerRunning between three rig sites every week, was burning through DEF in about 2 weeks. Getting 6 weeks per jug now. Regen lockouts used to cost me half a day in the field, that's done with.
Chris D.
Verified buyerGot four trucks on the ranch, did this one first to see how it'd go. Eight months in, no codes, pulls hay like she's new again. Other three are getting done before winter.
Travis M.
Verified buyerTowing the boat down to the Keys used to kill me at 11 mpg. Got 15.4 last trip, same boat, same route. Pipe looks stock from the outside, none of my buddies even noticed it's gone.
Mike R.
Verified buyerHauled my horses from Fort Worth up to Amarillo last month, got 17.8 empty on the way back. Was running around 13 before. Pulls a lot better up the grades too, didn't expect that part.
Jason T.
Verified buyerUsed to go into regen every 280 miles when I was loaded down, now I'm pushing 580 with no regen at all. EGTs run way cooler too pulling the skid steer. Wish I had done this sooner, honestly.
Brandon L.
Verified buyerBought it used and the previous guy had wiped the delete history clean. Got everything put back the right way, ran the protocol, passed smog first try. Truck finally drives like it should.
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1999-2007 Classic Silverado Sierra 1500 2500 3500 Tailgate Assist Shock Kit
Ford 6.7 Powerstroke Full Delete Bundle (2020-2022) The complete kit to unlock your 6.7 Powerstroke from factory emissions restrictions. Eliminates the DPF, EGR, and the expensive failure points that come with them - regen cycles, clogged filters, sensor failures, and the dealer quotes that follow.
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Every Bundle Includes
Delete Pipe Hardware Kit
American-fabricated stainless. Fitment-specific.
Custom
ECU Tune
Calibrated for your engine, your truck, your driving style.
EZ Lynk or HP
Tuners Programmer
Plug-and-flash. Step-by-step instructions included.
Step-by-step
Install Video
Watch our techs do it. DIY in
2 to 4 hours.
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Mechanic Support
Real diesel techs on the line. Not a chatbot.
Guaranteed Fitment or Money Back
VIN-verified. If it doesn't fit, you're covered.
Install it in your driveway
1
Unbox & inspect
15 min
2
Flash ECU & verify
20 min
3
Remove stock components
60 - 90 min
4
Install hardware kit
45 - 60 min
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The stuff that keeps you up at night before you commit. Answered in plain talk by guys who actually wrench on these trucks.
A full mandrel-bent stainless DPF and CAT delete pipe, EGR block-off plates and gaskets, DEF delete components, all mounting hardware and clamps, and your preloaded tuner with the custom tune for your VIN. We don't ship anything you don't need, and we don't leave anything out that you do.
No. The custom tune disables the codes the deleted hardware would otherwise throw. Dash stays clean. If a real fault code pops up after install, call our line and a tech walks you through it. Usually it's a sensor that got unplugged during the wrench work, takes 5 minutes to sort out.
We pull your VIN before we ship. Engine, year, trim, cab config, all verified against the kit. If it doesn't fit your truck, you send it back and we either ship the right kit or refund you in full. Fitment is on us, not you. That's why we call it a fitment guarantee.
Most of our customers do. Average install is 2 to 4 hours with basic hand tools, sockets, ratchet, jack stands. You'll get the step-by-step install video emailed after purchase and a 24/7 phone line if you get stuck. If you can change your own oil, you can run our protocol.
Real custom files. Built in-house by guys who've been turning wrenches and writing tunes on Cummins, Duramax, and Powerstroke platforms for years. Every tune is dialed to your year, your engine, and how you actually drive the truck. No outsourced generic tunes pulled off a shared drive.
Once we've got the base files for your platform, dialing it in for your specific truck takes about 20 minutes. Charging $300 for that didn't sit right with us. We'd rather give you the better experience and earn the call when your buddy's truck needs help.
You call us. Real diesel techs, US-based, picking up the phone. We help with install troubleshooting, tune adjustments, fitment issues, codes, anything. We don't disappear after the sale, and the line doesn't go to voicemail. Phone number is at the bottom of every email and on every page of this site.
Yes. The custom tune is reversible, flash the stock file back through your tuner and the truck reads as factory again. The only thing that's permanent is the deleted hardware itself, but most buyers in the diesel community see a properly executed delete as a value-add, not a deduction. We can also ship the OEM-style reverse plates if you want to put the factory exhaust back on for resale.
Lifetime warranty on the stainless delete pipe, no rust-through, no cracks, ever. 2-year warranty on the EGR delete plates, gaskets, and hardware. If anything fails, we ship a replacement same day. The tuner itself carries the manufacturer warranty through EZ Lynk or HP Tuners.
Orders ship from Fort Worth within 1 to 2 business days. Free express shipping anywhere in the lower 48. Most orders land in 3 to 5 days. You'll get tracking the second it leaves the shop.
