Install Steps

1. Remove the passenger side taillight.
2. Drill the mounting hole. Drill a 5/16″ hole 3/4″ down from the lower taillight hole and 3/4″ back from the box panel.

   

3. Attach the ball stud. Attach the longer ball stud with the stainless support bracket vertical and low-profile jam nut on the inside of the taillight opening.
4. Drill the second hole. Using the support bracket as a guide, drill another 5/16″ hole and attach the M8 button head bolt and low-profile jam nut.
5. Install the short ball stud. Remove the factory tailgate hinge bolt and install the short M8 ball stud in the hole with blue thread locker.
6. Install the strut. Install the Tailgate Saver — 94-04 S10 GMC Chevy Truck with the small shaft pointing down.
7. Cycle the tailgate to confirm smooth operation.