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

The Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist part #GL1 is designed for a trailer with side rails between 12" to 24" from the trailer bed and a tailgate height of 4' to 6' from trailer bed. That said, we do have another…

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Answer 2

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 3

The Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist w/ Cable - 300 lbs #GL1 will work on a split ramp trailer gate. You will install it in the exact same way, you will just split the weight capacity so each ramp will have 150 lb weight capacity and…

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Answer 4

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 5

Thanks for reaching out! When you install the Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist w/ Cable #GL1 there is a trial and error type of section where you use S hooks to hook onto different points of your trailer ramp so you can test out the…

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Answer 6

There are bolt-on swivel jacks you could change to that would offer similar specs to your current one. The Round Snap Ring Swivel Jack #TJBB-2001-B has a 2,000 lb lift capacity, extended height of 21-1/2" and retracted height of 11". It is…

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Answer 7

I attached a page from the install instructions for your Gorilla Lift Tailgate Assist #GL1 that covers how to lower the spring tension.

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Answer 8

The Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist w/ Cable #GL1 comes with 2 pieces, one for each side of your trailer to pull the gate up evenly. Both pieces combine for a 300lb capacity.

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Answer 9

Are you using the same spring settings on both sides of the Gorilla Lift part #GL1 that you have? If you aren't that would explain why the one side is higher than the other. To adjust spring pressure for lifting the tailgate Gorilla Lift…

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Answer 10

The Replacement Square End Cap #853-5826 should work perfectly for you. I went out and measured one and found that it's overall diameter is 2 inch by 2 inch and the inner tube piece measures a tiny bit over 1.75 inches by 1.75 inches so it would…

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Answer 11

Hey Gina, so that's kind of hard to say but it's not super involved to install the Gorilla Lift part #GL1. The hardest part is just drilling into the top of the railing of your trailer to mount the unit. I attached a link to an install video…

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Answer 12

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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