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

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 2

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 3

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 4

Since you've already set the first Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist w/ Cable #GL1 to the desired tension to lift the gate alone you may have to redo the placement of your original gate bolt to set the tension correctly for both…

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Answer 5

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 6

Because the attachment of the cable on the Gorilla Lift, #GL1, to the Spring could be a safety issue, the cable is not available separately. You would need to purchase the Spring and Cable Kit, #GSCC-400, to replace the cable.

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Answer 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

The Gorilla Lift #GL1 for trailer tailgates has a 300 lb capacity. For a tailgate that measures 5 foot by 4 foot you should be just fine getting by with just one.

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Answer 11

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 12

The ramp door springs we offer that you referenced like part #RS16933LH are going to be much too heavy duty for the liftgate on your Big Tex 50LA Utility Trailer. They would more than likely causing a floating effect on the liftgate which is not what…

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