Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist w/ Cable - 300 lbs
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Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist w/ Cable - 300 lbs
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Gorilla-Lift Tailgate - GL1
- Tailgate Assist
- Trailer Tailgate
- Gorilla-Lift
- Yellow
- Manual
This system uses stainless steel cables with sturdy springs to make it easy for you to raise and lower the tailgate on your open utility trailer. Units mount on both sides of the trailer to assist each side of the tailgate evenly, preventing warping.
Features:
- Lift assist allows you to easily lift and lower the tailgate on your utility trailer
- Cables attach to springs in the rear of the units and take on the weight of the tailgate
- 2-Piece system attaches to both sides of trailer for even, uniform lifting and lowering of tailgate
- Reduces wear and helps prevent damage to hinges
- Helps keep tailgate from warping
- Durable stainless steel cables
- Self-lubricating, thermoplastic rollers help guide the cables, control movement, and reduce wear
- Rust-resistant eco-finish on springs ensures lasting quality
- Sturdy solid steel tubing has corrosion-resistant powder coat finish
- Fast, easy installation with included hardware
- Drilling required
Specs:
- Application: open utility trailers with square-tube, round-tube, or angle-iron side walls
- Trailer side rail height: 12" to 24" from trailer bed
- Trailer tailgate height: 4' to 6' from trailer bed
- Weight capacity: 300 lbs
- Individual unit dimensions: 6' long x 2" wide x 2" tall
- Spring length: 25"
- Cable dimensions: 58" long x 3/16" diameter
- 1-Year limited warranty
The Gorilla-Lift tailgate assist reduces the amount of force needed to lift or lower your tailgate. It is comprised of 2 separate units that mount to both sides of your trailer. With even tension applied to each side of the tailgate, the tailgate is able to be raised and lowered evenly, reducing wear on the hinges and helping to prevent warping. Each unit has a spring located in the back. This spring attaches to the cable that hooks onto your tailgate.
When you lower the tailgate, the majority of the load is taken on by the springs, thereby decreasing the amount of weight that you have to manage. When you raise the tailgate, the springs, which extended as the gate lowered, will begin to retract, thus helping to pull the tailgate back into the upright position, again limiting the weight that you are responsible for lifting. As you raise and lower your tailgate, the self-lubricating thermoplastic rollers help to guide the cables in and out. This controls the movement of the cables for smooth and steady operation of the assist, and it also reduces wear on the cables.
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Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist w/ Cable - 300 lbs - GL1
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (323 Customer Reviews)
This system uses stainless steel cables with sturdy springs to make it easy for you to raise and lower the tailgate on your open utility trailer. Units mount on both sides of the trailer to assist each side of the tailgate evenly, preventing warping.by: Jack05/02/2023
Easy Install - Easy to lift now!!
The gate was extremely heavy PJ TRAILER -U8 model gate
I can now lift with one hand — very little effort
THANKYOU!!
by: Jim03/24/2024
Great product, I should have bought this years ago. I installed it on a 6 1/2 x 12' trailer. I'm using 1 spring on the left and 2 springs on the right for the correct balance. I did have to get longer bolts for the round bar. The videos on site are great.
by: Dusty 05/09/2024
I had seen a couple of these installed on work trailers and inquired about the owner satisfaction, which was extremely positive. My only apprehension was the installation, but the instructions were fairly clear. The hardware is high quality. Since installed I find I could not live without the Gorilla assist. The lift assist system has been 100% dependable and has performed beyond my satisfaction.
by: John 03/16/2023
This is the most simple assist to install. Used it on a folding aluminum gate and it takes NO EFFORT to drop or raise the gate. Best unit on the market and etrailer is the BEST for service (had many questions on install for a folding gate)
John
3/17/2024
OUTSTANDING.Best and smartest move I made by installing the GL1. Either up or down with finger pressure.
by: Jim 05/03/2024
I love it! I am a more mature man (nice for older) and the tail gate weighed a ton on my trailer, so the lift was a dream come true. The lift worked great with some adapting caused by the trailer's shortcomings, not the lift's problem.
by: Ron 04/09/2024
The Lift Assist works as described and installation was straightforward. The only tricky part was experimenting with various combinations of large and small springs to get the correct balance. Also it would be nice if shorter bolts were included for installation on angle iron rails.
by: Lora05/01/2024
We have owned our Gorilla Lift for a year now and absolutely love it!! It was a two person job to install. It makes lifting the heavy ramp a breeze to do with just one hand. We painted the bold yellow square bars black to match our trailer. I would definitely purchase the Gorilla Lift again if we get another Doolittle trailer.
by: Robert05/09/2019
I have been wanting this lift for some time and so glad I ordered it from etrailer.com. They had the best price around, quick shipping and customer service is awesome. Total installation time was around 1 hour and easy to do. I have arm, neck and back issues so the trailer ramp was difficult for me to raise and lower. The Gorilla Lift made it so easy to use now, I can't believe I wanted this long to get it! Highly recommend this company and the product!
Robert
5/10/2020
This gate lift is fantastic! One year in use and still works like a charm. No problems or issues in the last year nor do I anticipate any. Quality is 100 and this product has exceeded my expectations. Highly Recommend!
by: Kenneth 04/21/2024
I've used them before on other trailers and had to have a set on mine
by: Chuck L04/07/2019
The Gorilla-Lift was installed on my almost forty year old utility trailer that I have recently dove tailed, painted and new wood. The tail gate is 5’ x5’ made of 2” tubing and expanding metal (heavier thanI wanted to lift). You can see by the pictures all it took was one lift with the larger spring to do the job. Was adjusted to where you take your hand off it stays put. The Gorilla- Lift was recommended by a friend that has one installed on a much heavier tail gate
that works great.
I would recommend the Gorilla-Lift to my friends.
by: Doug12/19/2017
I could never go back to life without the Gorilla tailgate lift assist. It was tricky installing on a 15 year old 12 ft. PJ's single axle trailer due to structural side rail supports that just happened to foul the locations where the bolt holes were needed.
We worked around the problem but even with that frustration I love my lift assist and my back loves it even more so.
by: Kenneth 04/16/2024
Quick response time. Great product. Bolts too short for round tube side rails.
by: Joe06/02/2018
Should have purchased this years ago. What a difference. I had to do a custom mount on the side of the trailer rails due to the location of my gate latches. Welded on 6 pcs of channel iron, drilled the holes and mounted. This allows you to use the tie downs on the top of the trailer rails and let's the cables stay online with the rollers with no side load. It now takes very little effort to raised and lower the 6'4" x 4'2" gate made with 2" angle iron. Could have gotten away with just one but two makes the gate super easy. The force needed to raise the gate from the ground now measures between 5 & 6 lbs. Product was as advertised and shipping was super quick and free.
Joe
6/2/2019
A year later and this thing is great ! Trailers should come stock with these things. Should have bought it sooner.
by: Rebecca 08/19/2022
Love the tailgate lift assist system! I've gone from dreading using the trailer to making excuses to USE the trailer! Thanks!!
Rebecca
8/20/2023
LOVE our Gorilla lift tailgate assist, highly recommend to anyone looking to “lighten the load”!
by: Larry R06/13/2017
It arrived quickly, very heavy construction. Followed the instructions and installation was easy. When I was trying to adjust the tension for the gate it caused some frustration, fortunately there is a troubleshooting guide which addressed my problem. The lift works as advertised, effortlessly raises or lowers, and eliminates my concern about dropping the gate by accident. I highly recommend it
by: Eugene03/04/2024
Product was purfect for the trailer we have. Watched a video online to make sure we understood the instructions and had no problem installing it.
by: Jimmy 03/08/2024
Great spring assist
by: Jimmy 04/30/2024
Great spring assist
by: Harvel03/27/2024
Just like the one that was on the trailer and fits and works perfectly
by: Henry06/21/2018
I installed the Gorilla Lifts to my trailer following the directions included in the box.
The direction were easy to understand and follow. The lifts were easy to install, adjust and work great. The ramp on my utility trailer was heavy and hard to lift by one person. It is an easy, one handed operation now. I am very happy with the lifts and the service I receive from etrailer.com
Henry
6/21/2019
The Gorilla Lifts I purchased from etrailer.com and installed on my carry-all trailer are fantastic. They have raked the strain off my back when raising and lowering the tall tailgateramp. I recommend them to everyone who has a similar style trailer!
by: Zachary09/09/2023
Even my 84 year old mother-in-law can easily lower and raise the ramp now! In the process of doing some rehab on this trailer and having the gorilla lift will help with ongoing usability. You can see how it is holding the weight of the gate! Take care in determining your mounting spot where the cables attach. I used ratchet straps to get the cable ends (under tension) over the bolts in the gate.
by: Matthew 05/10/2024
They work great! I use them probably 10 times everyday. Really saves your back! Only thing Is the yellow paint faded after about 6 months of being the sun.
by: Michael01/17/2020
I've had two back surgeries so I was very hopeful these would help with raising and lowering a heavy tractor ramp on my new trailer. They have exceeded my expectations.. I can literally use one hand to raise and lower the ramp... I would like to offer a install tip.. use a adjustable wood clamp to align the two tubes when tightening the bolts and they will be perfectly aligned. Great product.
Michael P.
1/18/2021
Great... bought s second one for my lawnmower trailer !
by: Paul 09/01/2023
Lift is great! Well made, works like a charm, and came quickly. Only one minor installation glitch: the forward bolt holding the aft section onto the trailer rail aligned perfectly with one of the trailer rail supports, so it could not be installed. So I held this end of the channel to the rail with large wire ties. It probably doesn’t need any support but I just wanted to be safe. It has been fine.
by: Jimmy 04/05/2024
Great spring assist
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Jack
5/3/2024
This was definitely the answer to no strain on my back, or needing help to lift the gate anymore. This is without a doubt an item everyone should have for those heavy lift gates. So Satisfied!!!