Lift Gate Assist for a Big Tex 50LA Utility Trailer

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I have a Big Tex 50LA utility trailer tandem 7ft x 16ft. It has a single full width tail gate ramp that can be heavy after long day. I use the ramp to pull my side by side onto the trailer. It was purchased new and came with no lift gate assist. Would torsional springs work or do I need to go with an edge rail mounted style of system. Thanks

asked by: Eric

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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 you want. Instead, I recommend the Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist part # GL1 which will do a much better job of helping with your heavy liftgate after a long day. They are also very easy to install when compared to the ramp door springs.

I have attached a review video for you as well.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

I have a solution for you, but the Rack'em Double Barrel Utility Trailer Tailgate lift assist requires that the trailer side rail height be between 10" and 15", so this is not a good fit for your trailer. Instead, you can use the…

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Answer 2

The Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist part #GL1 is designed for tailgates no more than 300 lbs. There is not an option to upgrade the weight capacity nor is there a lift assist for a heavier tailgate. This would be he limit for a…

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Answer 3

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 4

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 5

Hello Pj; we do not have an adapter for the Gorilla-Lift #GL1. However, as you can see in the picture below an adapter is not necessary for installation. This lift assist is perfectly compatible with round tube trailers as is. The only exception is…

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Answer 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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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Answer 10

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 11

After speaking with my contact at Rack Em, I was informed the length of the Upper Spring Replacement #RA-DB3 for the Double Barrel Trailer Tailgate Assist #RA-27C is 10-1/2 inches from the end of each eyelet. The length of the Lower Spring…

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Answer 12

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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