Gorilla-Lift Trailer Cargo Control - GL1
Gorilla-Lift is a two-sided tailgate assist. It attaches to both side rails on the trailer. Attaching to both sides prevents trailer gates from warping or the hinges from deteriorating prematurely from uneven stress.
- Features:
- Can extend the life of trailer gate
- Reduces the lifting force required to lift tailgate
- Helps prevent costly injuries and property damage
- Attaches to your trailer quickly and easily
- Specs:
- Attaches to open utility trailers with side rails 10" to 24" high
- Side rails can be square tube, round tube or angle iron
- Works on trailers with standard tailgates 4' to 6' tall
- Maximum weight is 300 lbs
- 1 Year limited warranty

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- How Many Units Come with the Gorilla Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist, # GL1
- The Gorilla Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist, # GL1, is a set, so there are two total sold together.
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- What is the Lenght of the Gorilla Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Assist
- The length of the spring is 25 inches. The cable is 58 inches.
The overall length of the housings is 72 inches.
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- Will the Gorilla Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist Work on a Trailer with Round Frame Rails
- The Gorilla Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist, # GL1, is actually pretty versatile. It will fit on side rails that are 10 to 24 inches high and they can be square, round, or angle iron. You just do not want the cable to pull out at an angle (left or right; up and down is fine). You may not have to fabricate anything all all.
As far as the length of the cable it is designed to work on gates from 4 to 6 feet tall. As long as it is mounted with its range as indicated above and the gate i
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- Trailer Tailgate Latch Recommendations For Trailer Pulled by a Dodge Ram Pickup
- While the Gorilla Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist # GL1 is a sturdy product that reduces the lift force needed to close the gate as well as slows the gates opening, I must recommend that you always have a latch or lock on your trailer. The Gorilla Lift by itself is not enough to keep the gate to your trailer closed while traveling.
If you need a tailgate latch for your trailer, I recommend the Redline Bolt-On Stainless Steel Spring Latch # SL716SS. It features a stainless steel spri
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