{"product_id":"tailgate-assist-kit-ford-ranger-next-gen-raptor-next-gen","title":"Tailgate Assist Kit – Ford Ranger Next Gen (with Torsion Bar) \/ Raptor Next Gen","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTailgate Assist Kit – Ford Ranger Next Gen (with Torsion Bar) \/ Raptor Next Gen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGas Strut Tailgate Assist — Controlled Lowering for Your Next Gen Ranger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Manual:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1CInIZ1ojmuzJU_VO_DX4Hk3P3ZUjQGxF\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDownload Installation Manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Next Gen Ford Ranger’s tailgate is built heavier than its predecessors, and gravity doesn’t care about your fingers, your tray liner, or the toolbox sitting on the edge. The RIVAL 4x4 Tailgate Assist Kit fits a torsion bar mechanism that transforms the tailgate’s uncontrolled free-fall into a smooth, predictable descent. Unlatch the tailgate and it glides down at a controlled pace, coming to a gentle stop in the fully open position. It’s a simple mechanical solution to a daily annoyance — and a genuine safety improvement for anyone who uses their Ranger’s tray regularly. With bolt-on installation using factory mounting points, this kit goes from the box to your Ranger in under half an hour with basic hand tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Torsion Bar Mechanism for Smooth Descent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Prevents Sudden Tailgate Drops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ One-Handed Operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Corrosion-Resistant Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Bolt-On Installation — No Drilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Vehicle-Specific for Next Gen Ranger \u0026amp; Raptor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Torsion bar providing controlled, damped tailgate descent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable, corrosion-resistant components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Controlled lowering speed preventing tailgate slam; easy one-handed release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolt-on using factory tailgate and tub mounting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ford Ranger Next Gen (with Torsion Bar) and Ford Raptor Next Gen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose This Product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolve the Slam Problem Permanently:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every Next Gen Ranger owner knows the tailgate slam. This kit eliminates it with a mechanical torsion bar that controls the descent speed — no electronics, no batteries, no maintenance. It just works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduce Injury Risk:\u003c\/strong\u003e A heavy tailgate dropping at full speed is a genuine finger-crushing hazard, especially on work sites and around children. The controlled descent gives everyone time to move hands and gear clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect Your Investment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeated slamming damages tray liners, tonneau covers, tub-mounted accessories, and the tailgate itself. A controlled descent extends the life of everything on and around your tray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick, Reversible Installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolt-on design means no drilling and no permanent changes to your Ranger. Ideal for lease vehicles or if you want to transfer the kit to your next Next Gen Ranger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ 1 x RIVAL Tailgate Assist Torsion Bar Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Mounting brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ All necessary bolts and fasteners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Installation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy — DIY-friendly, minimal tools required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basic hand tools (spanners, socket set)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolt-On Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses factory mounting points — no drilling, cutting, or welding required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Australian Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Next Gen Ranger is one of Australia’s most popular vehicles, and its owners put it to work in every condition the country throws at them — from dusty mine sites in the Pilbara to wet building sites in suburban Brisbane, from beach fishing at Stockton to overlanding on the Oodnadatta Track. RIVAL’s torsion bar mechanism is built with corrosion-resistant components that handle salt air, tropical humidity, red dust, and the temperature swings from cold alpine mornings to scorching outback afternoons. The mechanical design means no electronic components to fail in wet or dusty conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTradies \u0026amp; Builders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safer, easier tray access on job sites where the tailgate gets opened dozens of times daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeekend Tourers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quietly access camping gear, fridges, and drawers without the tailgate bang echoing through the campsite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFleet Managers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduce tailgate damage and finger injuries across your Next Gen Ranger fleet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaptor Owners:\u003c\/strong\u003e A practical upgrade that matches the Raptor’s premium positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamilies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safer tailgate operation when kids are helping load and unload the tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFord Ranger Next Gen (2022–Present) — 2.0L Bi-Turbo Diesel, 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel (with Torsion Bar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFord Raptor Next Gen (2022–Present) — 3.0L V6 EcoBoost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll cab configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy RIVAL 4x4?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian-Based Operations \u0026amp; Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Local team with Next Gen Ranger product knowledge and responsive service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlobally Engineered. Locally Proven:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed and tested for the daily demands of Australian Ranger owners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Reliability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simple torsion bar mechanism — no electronics to fail in wet or dusty conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Australia-Wide Dispatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick delivery to your door across Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNational Dealer \u0026amp; Installation Network:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professional fitting through RIVAL’s authorised dealer network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTame Your Ranger’s Tailgate — Fit It in 30 Minutes Flat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA simple, mechanical solution to the Next Gen Ranger’s heavy tailgate problem. 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