Tailgate Saver Shock (Strut) – 82-93 S10 GMC Chevy Truck

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.

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.

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.

Yes - the ball stud locations are drilled, and the written installation instructions on our site give the measurements. Measure and centre punch before you drill: the most common install mistake reported to us is a hole placed slightly too high, which then fouls the lower taillight screw.

This part is listed for 1982–1993 Chevy and GMC S10, S10 Blazer, S15, S15 Jimmy and Sonoma. 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.

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.