Nitro Struts
Ford PX Ranger MK1 MK2 Easy Up Lift Slow Down Tailgate Strut Kit 2012-2018 — Nitro Struts
Ford PX Ranger MK1 MK2 Easy Up Lift Slow Down Tailgate Strut Kit 2012-2018 — Nitro Struts
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Tame your Ford PX Ranger MK1 MK2 tailgate with this complete Nitro Struts Easy-Up & Slow-Down assist kit. The factory tailgate is heavy and drops fast — this kit fixes both problems at once, giving you a controlled, gentle drop on opening and a hand-assisted lift on closing.
Why Owners Choose Nitro Struts
- ✅ Australian Owned — assembled in Melbourne from quality components with 30+ years of gas strut experience
- ✅ OEM-Quality Spec — direct replacement, no modifications needed
- ✅ Complete Assist Kit — struts, support cables, and all mounting hardware included
- ✅ 24 Months Replacement Guarantee — full replacement for peace of mind
- ✅ Fast Dispatch
Installation Notes
Most owners fit this kit in 45–60 minutes with basic hand tools. It's fully bolt-on — no drilling, no cutting. Read the included instructions through once before starting. Park on level ground, fit one side at a time so the tailgate remains supported, and torque the mounting bolts firmly but don't over-do it (these bolt into tailgate sheet metal). If you're not confident, any auto mechanic can fit it in under an hour.
Why Fit This Kit
- Tailgate crashes down when released — risk to legs, dogs, and tools
- You need two hands and a strong back to close the tailgate
- Factory cables are stretched and the tailgate hangs unevenly
- Loading and unloading is a pain you want to fix once
What's in the Box
1 × pair of slow-down assist struts, support cables, all mounting hardware, and fitting instructions. Dispatched within 1-2 business days from our Australian warehouse with Australia Post tracking. Need a hand with fitment? Get in touch with our team — we've been supplying gas struts across Australia for over 30 years.
Fitment table
| Model | Body | Application | Years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford PX Ranger MK1 | Tailgate | 2011–2015 | Ask to confirm | |
| Ford PX Ranger MK2 | Tailgate | 2015–2018 | Ask to confirm |
Share
- 5 stars: 8 (57%)
- 4 stars: 4 (29%)
- 3 stars: 2 (14%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
Was recommended to me from a tradie who bought some Toyota bonnet struts. Bought bonnet @ tailgate down & easy up struts for my Ranger. Well worth the exercise.
Good value for money, arrived quickly. Easy as, to fit & feel like a quality product. Definitely one of my better purchases.
Very good communication, thankyou for help over phone with what I thought was a problem. Very good company do deal with. Thankyou again.
Good product, easy install
Feels a little bit weak on the lift up strut
Slow down strut works very well. The up strut does make a difference, I think it could be made to give a little more assistance.
Good delivery service.
excellent service!
I really thought they would be a lot better, tail gate comes down too fast and difficult to lift up as it was without the struts?
Fast delivery of a very well made product. Made in Australia. Easy to install (10 mins) and works perfectly. Highly recommend.
Very happy with the Nitro Lift gas struts and the easy ordering process. Product arrived within a few days of ordering. Subsequently recommend them to a friend who also ordered a pair
This Product (Gas Struts) fitted perfectly to my new Mazda BT50 Single cab ute. Easy to fit to Bonnet. Total time to fit approx. 20-30 minutes.Great product easy to fit.
Jim.
Great product works very well. Easy to lift tailgate but so easy to lower without any effort. Much safer with the slow down strut. Only thing I'd say is that the instructions don't specify the size and name of the tool you need for the screws but overall very good.
Quick & Easy to fit. Slow down struts are great. No risk of the tailgate falling on the kids heads anymore! The easy up strut works, though only takes a small amount of weight off. Overall a good addition for the day to day use of my Ranger.
I'm from Italy and I'm using it since two years: so satisfied!
2016 BT 50 Rear Tailgate Easy Up & Slow Down Strut Kit works very well and makes life easier and safer. Easy to fit