How to Adjust Assist Tension on the Gorilla Lift Tailgate Assist

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I put my Gorilla Lift on and worked great and then I found that I need to add a piece of tail to my tailgate I added that And my lift does not assist now is there anyway to put more attention on the Gorilla Lift

asked by: Kenny G

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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 have found the sweet spot permanently attach the cables and you are set.

I've included the video I did on this system to show the exact process.

expert reply by: Randy B

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Answer 1

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 2

I did some research and here are some thing you can do if your Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist w/ Cable - 300 lbs, part #GL1, does not lower all the way. Gorilla-Lift suggests you do the following. Put your tailgate in the upright…

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Answer 3

It sounds like the tension on your Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist w/ Cable #GL1 is too high. To lower it, you're going to need to: 1.Lower the point at which you have cables attached to your tailgate a little at a time and test…

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Answer 4

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 5

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 6

If you wanted to use the Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist part #GL1 on your utility trailer with tall sides you would need to have a rail that is 12" to 24" from trailer floor. It does not look like there is one from the…

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Answer 7

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 8

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 9

Don, it looks like the Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist w/ Cable #GL1 is only going to work with trailers that have a side wall height from 12" to 24" so with yours being so short, it's not going to work unfortunately.…

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Answer 10

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 11

The replacement cable #GLC1-Q1 for the Gorilla Lift tailgate assist #GL1 is the same as the ones that come with the assist so it is stainless steel. For corrosion resistance you can't beat stainless!

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Answer 12

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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