How To Lower Spring Tension of Gorilla Lift Tailgate Assist

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How do you lighten the tension on springs on my gorilla lift ? Tailgate will not stay down.

asked by: Ronnie &

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Expert Reply:

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

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Anonymous

5/3/2020

Tension problem how do you adjusted the springs

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Chris R.

5/5/2020

The document Jameson attached above does a pretty good job of explaining how the springs can be adjusted for tension. Do you have a different model tailgate assist or are you running into issues with the outlined procedure?

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Answer 1

To test the weight of your ramp door, you will want to get the door all the way down to the ground and then on a scale of some kind (a bathroom scale can be used for this if it's the only thing available). This will be when the door is at…

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Answer 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

Each assembly that goes on one side of the trailer is actually two pieces, which gives you easy access to the mounting holes located on the underside of the assembly. You will need to drill holes in the tops of the trailer sides to attach the Gorilla…

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Answer 7

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 8

Since your gate is under 300 lbs I recommend using the Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist w/ Cable #GL1. This is rated for 300 lbs and is compatible with open utility trailers that have square-tube, round-tube, or angle-iron side…

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Answer 9

Are you using the same spring settings on both sides of the Gorilla Lift part #GL1 that you have? If you aren't that would explain why the one side is higher than the other. To adjust spring pressure for lifting the tailgate Gorilla Lift…

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Answer 10

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 11

If the side rails of your trailer are between 12 and 24 inches above the bed the Gorilla Lift part #GL1 would fit and work well. The tailgate then has to be between 4 and 6 feet in height above the trailer bed when up. So if your tailgate/ramp is…

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Answer 12

We don't have a video of the #GL1 installed on a bi-fold trailer ramp but I did attach a picture we got from a customer who installed it on a bi-fold ramp setup for you to check out as well.

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