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Code: RA-27C
Retail:$199.98
Price:$169.95
Shipping Weight: 25 pounds
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Rack'em Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist
Raise and lower your trailer tailgate with one finger! The Double Barrel Tailgate Assist will reduce a 134 pound gate to less than 5 pounds. The unit is mounted on one of the side rails of the trailer with just 4 bolts and then the chain simply clips on to the side of the tailgate. Easy to install, easy to use, and easy on the budget, the Double Barrel Trailer Tailgate Assist will make you and your employees happy.
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installation instructions and specs for complete information.
First thing we need to do is take the lift assist apparatus and set it on the drivers side railing. Put it as close to the tailgate as possible without interfering with the pins. As you can see we have placed the apparatus on the rail, where there is enough clearance where the pin wont interfere with it, now we want to center it on the railing and mark the holes where were going to drill for the mounting bolts. With the holes marked, we are going to remove the apparatus and drill the holes using a half inch drill bit. Now that we have the holes drilled, we are going to put the lift apparatus back on the rail and the half inch mounting bolts. Now we are going to tighten them down at this time. We have the lift unit installed on the rail here and now we want to put the bracket onto the tailgate.
We do not have to take it out but we need access to get our hands in there to reach the other side of the wiring harness. Watch your hands there are some wires connected to the panel and if you pull too hard you will rip those wires right out. Thats all you need right there to get your hands in there. Might want to get something to pry it open a little more while you keep your hands in there and thats about it. Going back to the passenger side we need to take off the cover panel for the spare tire tools. Also take out the tools so that we have just a little more room to reach the back.
You want to measure down 4 inches and make a mark and that is where the top of the bracket is going to set. Once we have marked our holes we need to drill them out, we want to use a 5/16 bit for this. With our holes drilled we just want to install the bracket using the 5/16 fasteners. Now that we have the bracket attached to the tailgate, we can attach the chain links to the tailgate and the assembly itself. All you have to do is clip this end onto the o-ring on the lift unit, and clip the upper one to the bracket on the tailgate. They have multiple holes here, the heavier and taller the tailgate the higher hole you want to use, and the smaller and shorter tailgates you want to use the lower holes. This is a pretty light trailer so we will use the lower holes. If you take a look here you can see there is some extra slack left over from the use of the lower link you can actually adjust that up by adjusting the chains there. Now that we have the unit fully assembled we will give you an idea of the ease of use. As you can see it lowers itself down more fluidly. Bringing it back up I can actually use just one finger. It takes away a lot of the weight. This concludes the installation of the double barreled tailgate assist part number RA-27C.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (12 Customer Reviews)
by: Harry H.05/10/2011
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I ordered my assist and it shipped almost imediately i recieved it in a couple days and installed it as soon as i got it .Very easy to install.I have been fighting the heavy ramo gate for years,I had back surgery last year and decided to try this assist.Best thing i ever did,it is amazing so easy up and down,I am very well satisfied with this product.All I can say is if you dont have one GET ONE. You will love it13147
by: WAYNE T01/29/2011
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So for I am very impressed , very easy to install , works GREAT , thank tou all very much for a great product and very fast delivery6368
by: marionb10/16/2010
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what a back saver Only took 30 minutes to install. Worked exactly as advertised. Only thing I had to buy 2 shorter bolts for the gate. I would highly recommend this product to anyone looking to save their back from lifting those heavy tail gates.3519
by: Sandi P07/14/2011
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Product is exactly as described and was delivered earlier than expected. Watched video for installation - gave us good idea what to expect. We have round pipe for our sides and had to make brackets - but we knew that after watching the video...before we ordered.19388
by: Sylvia W. Davis11/18/2011
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I am a 71 year old female, avid hunter, 2 hip replacements and the desire to be self-sufficient. The trailer ramp we have to off-load our golf cart was sooo heavy I could barely lift it myself without hurting at the end of the day, but then I found you and this WONDERFUL tailgate assist product you sell. I cannot believe how simple and carefree my life is with this assist. Many of my younger hunting buddies are looking at my trailer and asking for your web site. I am proud to recommend your product and your company. I placed this order on Tuesday and Thursday I received it, wonderful price, free shipping and this old lady can load and unload her golf cart by herself! Thank you, thank you, Sylvia Davis 27163
by: Lisa Stone06/20/2011
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By the time I found the product it was soaked and box fell apart ever where. The stickers are pealing off also. 17294
by: Robert G05/30/2011
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Great product Eazy to install and use.I have a six foot wide tailgate and with the double barrel lift I can pick it up with little finger with ease.15712
by: scott t.03/05/2011
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when the product arrived I open the box started put on trailer notice the chain and clips were missing so I went to the store and bought the stuff that was missing .I still keep it and used it.8513
by: Paul y.02/26/2011
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Recieved product very fast and install was a breeze.It works just the way they say and will be buy another one for my next trailer to.7970
by: Jim C.09/08/2009
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An excellant product Item was very easy to install. Worked great and looks great , I would not hesitate to buy this product again.2363
by: Claude H.04/22/2008
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Completely satisfied Easy to install, priced right, quality product786
by: Fred12/19/2011
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Shipped very fast 28286
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