Will Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist Hold Tailgate When Towing Trailer

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Does this also hold the tailgate in position during transport?

asked by: Joey J

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Typically, a tail gate on a trailer will have a pin that holds the tail gate in place when it is raised for transporting. I would not rely on the Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist, part # GL1 for the only support when towing.

I have attached a link to a product review video you can check out.

if you need a latch to hold the tail gate in position I recommend a latch like part # SL716 or part # SL716SS.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

According to the instructions for the Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist part #GL1, you must cut the big outer spring to remove the small inner spring. I have attached an excerpt from the instruction manual below which states this. I…

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Answer 2

The easiest method to weighing your trailer's tailgate would be to use a hanging scale with the appropriate capacity as they are both inexpensive and easy to find. That would allow you to know whether or not you need the 200 lb capacity…

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Answer 3

When installing the Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist #GL1 you will want to attach the cable to the inside portion of the gate (closest to the trailer). This is simply because you want to have it secured to the stationary side of the…

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Answer 4

The best trailer tailgate/ramp assist we have for your Bix Tex 70TV Trailer is the Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist part #GL1. That said, this lift assist is only designed for a max side rail height of 24" which is also the max…

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Answer 5

The Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist w/ Cable - 300 lbs #GL1 is a great system that I highly recommend because it utilizes stainless steel cables with sturdy springs to assist each side of the tailgate evenly to prevent warping.…

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Answer 6

It is going to be the size of your 4' x 6' trailer's side rails and tailgate that matter when determining if the Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist #GL1 will work for you. This tailgate lift assist will work if you have an…

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Answer 7

For the Gorilla Lift #GL1 that you mentioned we have the Replacement Roller Assembly Kit #GMNR925 which is the correct replacement rollers.

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Answer 8

The replacement cable #GLC1-Q1 for the Gorilla Lift tailgate assist #GL1 is the same as the ones that come with the assist so it is stainless steel. For corrosion resistance you can't beat stainless!

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Answer 9

I don't know how wide your rear door is but we have an 8 foot wide rear door we have the 120 lb kit part #M354FR or for a 7 foot wide option we have the part #ERS120D81. These are for enclosed style trailers. If you have a open trailer with side…

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Answer 10

Since your gate is under 300 lbs I recommend using the Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist w/ Cable #GL1. This is rated for 300 lbs and is compatible with open utility trailers that have square-tube, round-tube, or angle-iron side…

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Answer 11

To incraese the tension on your Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist w/ Cable part #GL1 the connection points on the ramp should be mover higher on the ramp. Move it up and check for assist and just set it to your preference. Once you…

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Answer 12

The correct replacement spring and cable you would want for your Gorilla Lift part #GL1 is the part #GSCC-400. There will be a bolt and nut at the end of the #GL1 that holds the spring. When there's not tension on the system you will need to…

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