Recommended Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist For A 4' x 6' Trailer With 9" Tall Side Rails

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Hello, I am looking for a gate assist for a small 4 x 6 trailer. Most I see are for trailers with over 12 in side rails. my trailer has 9 in side rails. Is there a suggested trailer gate assist for that type of trailer? Thanks

asked by: Ken H

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Hey Ken,

We don't currently offer a trailer tailgate assist that would be compatible with a 9" rail height, but you could have a 1" tall square tube welded or bolted to the rails to increase the height to 10" and then install the Rack'Em Double Barrel Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist # RA-27C. This system works for rails heights between 10" and 15" and requires that the tailgate is at least 44" tall from the trailer floor.

I've attached a short video below to help walk you through the installation process. If you'd like to send in some pictures after your installation is complete it would be awesome to see and could potentially help others in the same predicament.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Ken

1/13/2025

Would this item possibly function with 9in rails? I know that it states 10in but I am wondering if anyone has had luck with it using a smaller side rail? Thanks

Kevin C.

1/14/2025

@Ken We haven't had anyone test this yet with a shorter rail so you could try it, but you'll most likely need to increase the rail height for the # RA-27C to function properly.

Answer 1

You wouldn't use a spring like #RS16933LH because it produces 2,000 foot pounds of torque and you would not be able to open the ramp. What I recommend is either the Rack'em Double Barrel tailgate assist, #RA-27C. The Double Barrel will reduce…

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Answer 2

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 3

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 4

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 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

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 7

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 8

With the Gorilla Lift Ramp Spring Assist #GL1 there are two sets of springs and you can disconnect the inner spring if you want to lower the spring tension and the outer spring will do the job just fine.

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Answer 9

We have installed the Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist #GL1 on similar trailers to your Gorilla 10' trailer with a 2' dovetail. I have included an image below of a similarly designed trailer which has a taller gate. The…

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Answer 10

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.…

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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 Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist w/ Cable - 300 lbs #GL1 will be right on the edge of working with your trailer dimensions but it will not be a direct fit. You would need to use a different length of cable 3/16 inch diameter to…

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