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

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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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

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 5

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 6

I don't know how wide your rear door is but we have an 8 foot wide rear door we have the 120 lb kit part #M354FR or for a 7 foot wide option we have the part #ERS120D81. These are for enclosed style trailers. If you have a open trailer with side…

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Answer 7

The best trailer tailgate/ramp assist we have for your Bix Tex 70TV Trailer is the Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist part #GL1. That said, this lift assist is only designed for a max side rail height of 24" which is also the max…

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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

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 10

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 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

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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