Hands-On with the Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist w/ Cable Video

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…

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…

According to the instructions for the Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist part #GL1, you must cut the big outer spring to remove the small inner spring. I have attached an excerpt from the instruction manual below which states this. I…

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…

Hey Eric, The only difference between the Americana AM03 Series #AM88NR and #AM53NR is simply the paint finish. The #AM88NR is a gloss finish and the #AM53NR is a matte finish. I've attached some photos below of the wheels that I took from our…

That's a really good question and I do apologize for confusion on that. But the reason instructions aren't included with the Conventional ramp door spring part #362SA4 is because they aren't intended for the DIYer to install. It is…

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…

I attached a page from the install instructions for your Gorilla Lift Tailgate Assist #GL1 that covers how to lower the spring tension.

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…

Appreciate the photo, and you look to have an equalizer that is 7-3/4 inches from center to center, and for an equalizer upgrade I recommend the E-Z Flex: - E-Z Flex Equalizers #K71-655-00 The E-Z Flex #K71-655-00 will do exactly what you are looking…

The Solera Manual Pull Style to Power Awning Conversion Kit, Black #LC329251 will simply require changing the heads on your awning frame and then wiring the unit. I've attached the photo from the installation manual that specifies how to wire the…

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…