{"product_id":"seguler-tailgate-assist-shock-for-1997-2025-ford-f150-f250-f350","title":"Seguler Tailgate Assist Shock for 1997-2025 Ford F150 F250 F350","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c!-- more --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFITMENT\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear (Variant)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1997–2003 F-150 \/ 1999–2014 Super Duty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1997–2003 Ford F-150 \u0026amp; 1999–2014 Ford F-250 \/ F-350 (one kit covers both; excludes F-150 SuperCrew and Flareside\/Stepside models)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2004–2014 F-150 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2004–2014 Ford F-150 \u0026amp; 2006–2008 Lincoln Mark LT (excludes Flareside\/Stepside models)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2015–2025 F-150\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2015–2025 Ford F-150\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2017–2024 Super Duty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2017–2024 Ford F-250 \/ F-350 \/ F-450 Super Duty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery unassisted tailgate drop sends a sharp impact wave straight into your truck's aging support cables, latches, and bed hinges. Built specifically to absorb that destructive kinetic force, the Seguler Tailgate Assist System buffers every drop on 1997–2025 Ford F-150 and Super Duty trucks.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlder Ford tailgates are notoriously heavy, and repeated hard drops cause cable fatigue and latch misalignment over time. By regulating the drop speed with a nitrogen-charged hydraulic cylinder, this kit protects your original body hardware while providing a refined, hands-free lowering movement — no drilling, no cutting, and no change to how your tailgate latches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegulates drop speed with a nitrogen-charged hydraulic cylinder for a controlled, predictable lowering motion.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCuts the repeated impact loads that wear down the factory cables, hinges, and mounting points.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounts to existing factory locations with high-strength steel hardware — no drilling or permanent modification.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a protective Mylar sheet to guard painted surfaces during installation.\u003cbr\u003eTucks in discreetly and works alongside your original tailgate system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I know if I have a Flareside or Stepside truck?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Flareside\/Stepside models have external rear fenders and a narrower bed. If your truck has a standard fleet-side bed, the kit will fit. Check your bed style before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will the tailgate still drop all the way open?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. The assist only controls the descent speed — it never limits how far the gate travels, and it never opens the tailgate on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it fit a factory steel tailgate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. Each kit is built around the original steel tailgates these trucks came with, and it works alongside your factory cables rather than replacing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is one shock enough for a Super Duty tailgate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. Each kit is engineered specifically for the factory tailgate it fits, and delivers controlled lowering with a single shock installation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SEGULER","offers":[{"title":"1997–2003 F-150 \/ 1999–2014 Super Duty","offer_id":53309320495416,"sku":"SEG-TA-F-0004","price":42.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2004–2014 F-150","offer_id":53309320528184,"sku":"SEG-TA-F-0001","price":41.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2015–2025 F-150","offer_id":53309320560952,"sku":"SEG-TA-F-0003","price":42.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2017–2024 Super Duty","offer_id":53309320593720,"sku":"SEG-TA-F-0002","price":42.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/3231\/0072\/files\/sku-0_7810b04f-534c-4c90-bb22-3ad81d1a4e33.jpg?v=1792231237","url":"https:\/\/www.seguler.com\/products\/seguler-tailgate-assist-shock-for-1997-2025-ford-f150-f250-f350","provider":"SEGULER","version":"1.0","type":"link"}