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Description
The Gate Saver is a tailgate assist shock for 1967–1972 Chevy and GMC trucks. It slows the tailgate down so the gate opens freely once you unlatch it, then closes and latches the way a new pickup does.
Features
- Works on your factory tailgate, with one of the link bars removed to make room for it.
- Works with tailgate cables on both sides.
- Can be run on its own or alongside the 67-72 tailgate latch kit.
Kit includes
- The dampener
- 2x ball studs
- Jam nut
- An additional support bracket, for stock latches
Choose your option
- For stock latches, or for the upgraded 67-72 latch kit
- Add one cable, two cables, or none
Fitment notes
Removing the factory link arm lessens how much weight the tailgate can handle. Box liners, tailgate caps, excessive body work and anything else that adds weight to the tailgate will change its rate of fall.
Truck compatibility and specs
Fits these trucks
1967–1972
Not sure this is the right part for your truck? Send us your year, make and model and we will confirm the fit before you order.
Specifications
- Part number
- 6772TGS
- Material
- Raw Steel
- Interior / Exterior
- Exterior
- Brand
- LS Fabrication
- Weight
- 0.2 kg
Fits alongside
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Installation
Minor trimming of the tailgate and an M8 tap are required. One factory link bar comes off to make room for the dampener, and on trucks with stock latches the additional support bracket in the kit goes on as well.
Written installation instructions are on our site.
Reviews
20 reviews for Tailgate Saver Shock (Strut) – 67-72 GMC Chevy C10 Truck
Common questions
What is in the Gate Saver kit?
The dampener, two ball studs and a jam nut. Some year kits also include a support bracket, and some are offered with replacement tailgate cables as an option at the top of the page.
Does it work with tailgate cables or with straps?
It works with tailgate cables. On a truck running metal straps, the driver side strap has to come off to make room for it - use your own judgement about what the gate will carry on a single strap, or fit cables in its place.
Will it still slow the gate if my tailgate is heavier than stock?
The rate of fall depends on gate weight, so a box liner, a tailgate cap, heavy body work or anything else added to the gate changes how fast it drops. On the years where a factory link arm comes off to fit it, the gate will also carry less weight than before.
Do I have to drill or cut anything?
Yes. Fitting it takes minor trimming of the tailgate and an M8 tap, and the ball stud locations are drilled using the measurements in the written installation instructions on our site. Measure and centre punch before you drill.
How do I know it fits my truck?
This part is listed for 1967–1972 Chevy and GMC Blazer, C10, C20, C30, Jimmy, K10 and others. The full year, make and model list is in the Truck Compatibility tab on this page. If your truck has been modified, or you are between two of the year ranges we list, send us the year, make and model and we will confirm the fit before you order rather than after.
How long before it ships?
It is a stock item and generally ships within 1-3 business days. Carrier transit time is on top of that, and larger orders can arrive in more than one box on different days.
Still not sure? Contact us before you order.
Rod U. (verified owner) –
Mike Cabe (verified owner) –
Just got it today and it looks high quality and i am looking forward to installing it soon
Gregory T. (verified owner) –
Dillon Evans (verified owner) –
Thomas E. (verified owner) –
Worked great! Make sure u pick up the extra bracket for the upper mount. It spaces the strut out away from the truck bed to avoid clearance issues.
JOHN PERRY (verified owner) –
ordered 2, one for my 67 c-10, and another for my 73 c-10, nice product!
Michael Lee (verified owner) –
mike cross (verified owner) –
Haven’t installed due to instructions saying you have to notch the tailgate. Wish they would’ve stated that before purchase. Paint is too nice to do that to my truck. Then the aggressive e mail response sent to me when I asked a simple question.
JEROME WEBB (verified owner) –
This really save your tail gate
Dwayne Brake (verified owner) –
Very good quality
Brannon Thompson (verified owner) –
Adds that new truck touch without taking away from the vintage look.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Randle West (verified owner) –
It was easy and works gteat
dennis rogers (verified owner) –
You got have this on your truck nice
Harold Shepard (verified owner) –
Well thought out system/ kit. Went together quickly and easily. This is a very nice product that will be recommended to others.
Cass Bolton (verified owner) –
Ive installed tre 5 easy latch. instructions regarding top mounting a bit vague for tailgate saver to tre 5 latch. unsure if tailgate cable will be able to stay or will be in conflict. seems like case by case – im willing to cut inner tailgate to keep both cables along with gate saver. Just seems like there could be better instructions for both this and tre 5 latches but overall very happy. Tre 5 latch system was great and no doubt tailgate saver will be good once it is in. I think better instructions would make install a lot quicker for customer but quality of parts seems good. . have not installed tailgate saver yet. install of parts from this company seems to equate to a lot of you tube searching to see how others have accomplished.
Michael Rincones (verified owner) –
Fast delivery and awesome product. Super easy to install with your directions
Cary (verified owner) –
Great product works great!
Scott M. (verified owner) –
Juan G. (verified owner) –
Excellent product, and delivered in accurate time, recommend!!