How to Adjust a Gorilla Lift Utility Trailer That Has Too Much Tension

Question:

To much tension on the cables on my gorilla lift can’t pull gate down

asked by: John T

Expert Reply:

It sounds like the tension on your Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist w/ Cable # GL1 is too high. To lower it, you're going to need to:

1.Lower the point at which you have cables attached to your tailgate a little at a time and test lifting power. Never lower it enough to allow any slack in the cables, keeping the cables the same height on both sides of the tailgate.

2. If after lowering your tailgate attachment point as far as you can without allowing any slack in the cables and there is still too much lifting power on your tailgate or it won't lower all the way down you'll need to:

-Put your tailgate in the upright position, and lock or pin the latch secure it.

-Disconnect the cables from the tailgate and take the pins that are connecting the springs to the housings out by disconnecting both springs from these pins.

-Reattach only the larger outer springs to the pins and secure them, leaving out the smaller inner springs in place but not attached to the pin.

-If this corrects the issue, then you may need to remove the smaller inner springs completely, leaving only the larger outer springs. Use a heavy duty wire cutter or a bolt cutter to cut out and remove the springs from the cable thimble loops; then slide them out.

If you're still having issues feel free to come back and we'll can see what else there is we can do.