One-Way VS Two-Way Tailgate Damper Kits

With our tailgate damper kits becoming one of our best selling products, we always get asked which damper kit to choose, the One-Way or Two-Way Damper Kit. To figure out which one you are going to need or prefer, we need to break down what the difference is between the two.

One-Way Tailgate Damper Kit

Our One-Way damper kit reduces the effective weight of the tailgate when opening to enable safe and convenient access to your truck bed without the heavy, uncontrolled fall and slam. The damper kit helps users open the tailgate with ease – especially useful with one-hand operation when loading and unloading cargo into and out of the truck bed load area.

Factory tested for durability, the tailgate damper kit provides reliably smooth assistance when opening the tailgate. The reduced effective weight of the tailgate, improves safety, helps prevent damage to the tailgate’s components and prevents injury by lowering the risk of getting hands or fingers caught between the tailgate and truck body, as well as back, wrist or shoulder strain.

Available for: Toyota Hilux Mk8–9, Ford Ranger Mk5–7, Nissan Navara NP300, Mitsubishi L200 Mk8, Toyota Hilux Mk6–7, Nissan Navara D40 Mk2

Prices from £98.90*

Fit in around 45 minutes

Two-Way Tailgate Damper

The Two-Way damper kit reduces the effective weight of the tailgate, by over 50% when opening AND closing. The damper kit also protects the tailgate's internal components, as well as hinges and cables, from long term shock damage thanks to the reduction in speed of the opening action. The damper kit reduces the effective weight of the tailgate by over 50% – a noticeable and reassuring difference that gives peace of mind.

Using a gas strut, the damper kit reduces the effective weight of the tailgate by over 50%. This allows you to open and close with ease, with the gas strut taking a lot of the weight.

Our Two-Way damper kit provides reliably smooth assistance when opening and closing the tailgate. The kit is a value-adding upgrade, designed to work in conjunction with your vehicle's existing components including support cables. The two-way tailgate damper kit includes one support cable, two internal pistons and a single damper – and a comprehensive installation guide. The damper can easily be fitted in around 45 minutes with minimal drilling required.

Available for: Toyota Hilux Mk8–9, Ford Ranger Mk6–7, Nissan Navara NP300, Isuzu D-Max Mk5, Volkswagen Amarok Mk2, Mercedes X-Class

Prices from £166.06*

Fit in around 45 minutes

Truckman Pick-Up Truck Tailgate Damper Kit Video

Both options offer an affordable upgrade to allow for easy, lightweight and hands-free lowering of the tailgate.

Overall, we would always recommend a Two-Way damper kit as it will help you when closing your tailgate, as well as helping you when you open your tailgate. It protects your tailgate's internal components from shock damage, preserving the resale value of your pick-up.

*Prices correct at time of publishing, subject to change.