Recommended Lift Gate Assist For Utility Trailers

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I would like your gorilla lift gate. I would like to make a purchase

asked by: Bernard M

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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. I've attached a couple videos as well as the link to the item's page for purchase. This makes raising and lowering your tailgate easy and controlled.

expert reply by: Jason S

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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 11

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 12

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…

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