Nitro Struts
Toyota Hilux SR5 Rear Tailgate Slow Down Easy Up Strut Kit — Nitro Struts
Toyota Hilux SR5 Rear Tailgate Slow Down Easy Up Strut Kit — Nitro Struts
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Tame your Toyota Hilux SR5 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.
Vehicle Fitment
- Toyota Hilux 2015-2019 (Single Handle Tailgate Models)
Why Owners Choose Nitro Struts
- ✅ Australian Made — designed and manufactured locally 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
- ✅ Tested to 50,000 Operations — and salt-spray rated for coastal climates
- ✅ 12 Month Replacement Guarantee — full replacement for peace of mind
- ✅ Same-Day Dispatch — order before 2PM AEST and your order ships today
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. Ships same-day from our Australian warehouse with Australia Post tracking when ordered before 2PM AEST. Need a hand with fitment? Get in touch with our team — we've been making and repairing gas struts in Australia for over 30 years.
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Works really well. Easy lowering and lifting seems easier although not by much but still better than stock. And they are correct the original screws are a bitch to remove. Had to grind one off.
That's exactly what we aim for — a perfect fit every time! NitroLift struts are engineered to OEM specifications so installation is straightforward. Thank you for the wonderful feedback! — The NitroLift Team
Installation instruction could have been clearer
Kit itself seems good quality, but didn't have installation instructions with kit.
The instructions are always in the box, but we did email instructions to you,
Would have preferred if it was a little bit more stronger to hold the weight of the door