Install Steps

1. Remove the driver side factory bolt that attaches the trunnion onto the tailgate.
2. Install the ball stud. If this bolt is a 3/8″ body bolt, install the provided 3/8″ ball stud at the base of the tailgate using thread locker.

   

3. Drill and tap if needed. If your tailgate trunnion uses a 5/16″ body bolt, drill and tap the hole to accept our larger, stronger 3/8″ ball stud.
4. Remove the taillight and housing.
5. Drill the support bracket hole. From the top of the tailgate trunnion bolt (box panel side), measure up 6″ and 1/2″ back, then drill a 5/16″ hole.

   

6. Attach the support bracket. Attach the LS stainless steel support bracket with the supplied M8 ball stud, washer, and jam nut.
7. Drill the lower hole. Using the bracket as a guide, drill the lower hole and attach the M8 button head bolt and jam nut.
8. Reinstall the taillight housing.
9. Remove the driver side tailgate strap by grinding off the factory rivet that attaches the metal strap to the tailgate latch catch.
10. Attach the Gate Saver with the shaft pointing down.
11. Check clearance. Slowly cycle through the opening and closing motion to check for clearance.