{"product_id":"tailgate-assist-kit-toyota-hilux-2015-2020-2020","title":"Tailgate Assist Kit - Toyota Hilux (2015–2020, 2020–2025)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTailgate Assist Kit – Toyota Hilux (2015–2020, 2020–2025)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Hilux owner knows the problem: you unlatch the tailgate and it drops like a guillotine, slamming down with enough force to rattle your tray liner and risk crushing fingers. The RIVAL 4x4 Tailgate Assist Kit replaces that uncontrolled drop with a smooth, damped descent powered by a premium gas strut. Loading tools on a job site, grabbing the Esky at a campsite, or helping the kids unload footy gear — the tailgate lowers gently with one hand and stays exactly where you put it. Rust-resistant materials and bolt-on installation make this one of the simplest, most practical upgrades for any Toyota Hilux from 2015 onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Premium Gas Strut for Controlled Lowering\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✓ Prevents Tailgate Slamming \u0026amp; Finger Injuries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Factory Mounting Points — No Modifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrut Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium gas strut providing smooth, controlled tailgate descent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corrosion-resistant components built for harsh Australian conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.0 kg — negligible impact on vehicle weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft, controlled opening preventing sudden drops; easy one-handed use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolt-on using factory mounting points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vehicle-specific design for Toyota Hilux (2015–2020) and Toyota Hilux (2020–2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose This Product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnd the Slam Forever:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Hilux tailgate is heavy and unassisted from the factory. This gas strut transforms it into a smooth, controlled descent that protects your fingers, your tray, and whatever’s sitting on the edge of the tub when you open it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine One-Handed Convenience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carrying a toolbox in one hand and need to drop the tailgate? No problem. The gas strut controls the lowering while you manage the load — a genuine safety and productivity upgrade for tradies and tourers alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet and Forget Durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rust-resistant materials mean this kit won’t corrode in coastal salt air or tropical humidity. Install it once and forget about it for the life of the vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive-Minute Install, Zero Modifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolt-on design uses factory mounting points. No drilling, no cutting, no permanent changes to your Hilux. Basic hand tools and ten minutes in the driveway is all it takes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ 1 x Premium Gas Strut Assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Mounting brackets and hardware\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 — simple DIY install in under 15 minutes\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 on the tailgate and tub — no drilling, cutting, or modification required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Australian Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Toyota Hilux is Australia’s best-selling vehicle for good reason — it works as hard as its owners, from building sites in Sydney to cattle stations in the Territory. The RIVAL Tailgate Assist Kit is built with corrosion-resistant materials that handle the salt air of coastal Queensland, the tropical humidity of Darwin, and the fine red dust of the Pilbara. The gas strut mechanism is rated for thousands of cycles, so it keeps performing whether you’re opening that tailgate three times a day on the job site or once a week for weekend camping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTradies \u0026amp; Work Utes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Load and unload tools, materials, and equipment safely without the tailgate slamming on your hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeekend Camping \u0026amp; Touring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently lower the tailgate to access your fridge, Esky, and camping gear without disturbing the campsite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safer for kids and passengers who might not expect the heavy tailgate drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTray Organisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stop the tailgate from launching loose items off the edge when it slams open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFleet Vehicles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduce workplace injury risk from heavy tailgate drops across your fleet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToyota Hilux (2015–2020) — 2.4L Turbo Diesel, 2.8L Turbo Diesel, 4.0L V6 Petrol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToyota Hilux (2020–2025) — 2.4L Turbo Diesel, 2.8L Turbo Diesel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll cab configurations (Extra Cab, Double Cab)\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 product expertise and responsive customer service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlobally Engineered. Locally Proven:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed and tested for Australian vehicles and conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Gas Strut Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reliable strut mechanism built for thousands of cycles in extreme temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast Australia-Wide Dispatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick delivery to your door anywhere in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNational Dealer \u0026amp; Installation Network:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professional fitting available through authorised RIVAL dealers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStop the Slam — Upgrade Your Hilux Tailgate Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the simplest upgrades you’ll make to your Hilux, and one you’ll appreciate every single day. 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