Installing Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist on Split Trailer Gate

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My trailer gate is split in half horizontally. Would you put the attaching wire on the end portion or the portion of the gate that is closest to the trailer?

asked by: Bud D

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Expert Reply:

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 gate, as putting it on the outside of the gate (the side that actually flips up when folding it down) would require you to work against the tension of the Tailgate List Assist every time you unfold the gate/ramp.

I do also recommend making sure that you have at least 16 inches of length to work with from the top of the side rails on your trailer to below the hinge point on the gate. You want to have at least this distance available to allow for proper tension on the cable when installed.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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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Answer 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

The Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist w/ Cable - 300 lbs #GL1 is not designed for the fold flat gate. With some simple modifications, it could work depending on your mounting location. If you mount on the side of the trailer walls at…

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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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