Gorilla-Lift 2-Sided Tailgate Lift Assist, Model# 40101042G

Gorilla-Lift 2-Sided Tailgate Lift Assist, Model# 40101042G

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The Gorilla-Lift is a revolutionary, patented product that takes 100% of the weight off heavy utility trailer tailgates or ramps, enabling them to raise or lower with virtually no effort. Features 2-sided assist which prevents uneven stresses and wear on the tailgate and trailer and can extend the life of the trailer gate. Recommended for open utility trailers with 4- to 6-ft. tailgates with a maximum weight of 300 lbs. Attaches quickly and easily to trailer side rails made of square tubing, round tubing or angle iron.

Features for Gorilla-Lift 2-Sided Tailgate Lift Assist, Model# 40101042G

Features + Benefits

Raise or lower trailer tailgates with almost no effort
Adjusts for different sizes and weights of tailgates
Lighter tailgates will not pop up off the ground and heavier tailgates will not fall to ground
Lifting system is fully enclosed for safety
Attaches to your trailer quickly and easily
Each measures 2in. x 2in. x 72in.L

Key Specs

Item#	143892
Ship Weight	35.0 lbs
Compatible With	Lift gate
Load Capacity (lbs.)	300
Overall Width (in.)	2
Height (in.)	2
Material Type	Steel w/powder-coat

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What's Included

(1) Tailgate lift assist

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Manufacturer Warranty

12 months parts / 12 months labor

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2 answers

can it be installed and used on a flatbed trailer with no side rails?

cenco

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February 7, 2012

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Yes, this can be used with a flatbed trailer with no side rails.

ProductExpert12

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February 15, 2012

Yes and No,
I installed this unit on a double axle 16' landscape trailer with a 5 foot metal gate. The side rails were slanted at a 45 degree angle near the end of the trailer which precluded the flat rail installation of the unit.
After reading up on the website in the FAQ: “Does my utility trailer need side rails to use the Gorilla-Lift? Answer: Yes and no, it works best on trailers with side rails between 10 inches and twenty-four inches high. However with a little ingenuity, modifications and trial and error, it can work on trailers with no side rails.”
The modifications/trial and error required the unit to be mounted on the floor of the trailer and reduced the 150 pound gate to about 50%. It still requires a significant effort to raise up and down. I guess 50% is better than nothing.

abear31

- Port Neches, TX

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August 20, 2012

4 answers

can this lift be used on a split tail gate

Anonymous

June 28, 2011

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The tailgate lift assist will work with a split tail gate up to 150 pound capacity.

ProductExpert12

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September 26, 2011

yes, each side will have it's own lift.

raebob

- NY

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October 10, 2011

Yes it can. Although I would see if there is anyway you can get a weight of the individual gates so you will know if this sytem will work for you.

Jonati

- Cincinnati, OH

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October 10, 2011

yes

gary333

- Galesburg, MI.

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October 10, 2011

2 answers

how is this mounted on a trailer that is enclosed?

inquiring

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June 5, 2011

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This can be mounted to an enclosed trailer. It would be the same as for a utility trailer only that the lift would mount to an "L" bracket.

ProductExpert12

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June 7, 2011

You will have to review the instructions. It comes with several brackets for mounting to the walls of enclosed trailers. I own a utility, so I have no experience with enclosed. This system should work really well on your gate(s) because they are typically much lighter than those on older utility trailers.

Jonati

- Cincinnati, OH

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October 10, 2011

9 answers

Are these easy to install?

Bigfun

- St. Louis, MO

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May 13, 2011

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It's as easy as reading the instructions, and drilling the mounting holes, and running a ratchet. Be sure to follow the hint for attaching to the gates, as it will probably save you having to drill a 2nd set of holes.

thomcat

- Duke Center, PA

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June 13, 2011

This Kit was much easier than I expected. Just follow the instructions and you will have no problems.

LFW1947

- Bonifay, Florida

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October 10, 2011

According to the reviews linked on the webpage, the Tailgate Lift Assist is easily installed.

ProductExpert27

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May 13, 2011

Pretty easy. You have to drill 2 holes in the top framing on each side and 1 hole in the tailgate on each side

4850kurt

- Atlanta, GA

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June 6, 2011

yes....but make sure you have a good drill bit as the square tube is heavy duty.

rknothead

- Traverse City, MI

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June 13, 2011

Hello
Mounting was easy but streaching the cables was tough !

FNCYOLCAR

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June 13, 2011

I didn't have any problems with installing the system. The biggest thing that you have to make sure your doing right, is marking the holes prior to drilling. Drilling the holes is really the hardest part of the whole install. Good Luck~

Jonati

- Cincinnati, OH

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October 10, 2011

extremely easy, if you have a drill, bits and wrenches install is a snap, shouldn't take more than 30 minutes. Once you get the jest of installation on the 1st one, the 2nd is a breeze.

zilla68

- moore oklahoma

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October 10, 2011

Very easy, about 1 hour to install...

gary333

- Galesburg, MI.

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October 10, 2011

1 answer

how do we order extra parts ?

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example ,rollers that are in lift.

pwkk

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October 22, 2011

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For parts pricing and availability, please call our Parts Department at 1-800-222-5381.

ProductExpert5

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October 25, 2011

1 answer

can it be used on a trailer with a "beavertail"

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The back of my trailer slopes slightly to allow for easy loading. will these work on this type of trailer also?

Anonymous

December 6, 2011

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The tailgate lift assist will work with a "beaver tail" gate up to 150 pound capacity.

ProductExpert25

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December 6, 2011

2 answers

Does it work on a horizontal hinged gate?

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i have a 14' x 6.5' trailer with a ramp gate that is hinged in the middle horizontally. when you lower the gate the hinge opens out as if your leg was folded tight to your body and hinges like your knee. Will it work on this type of gate and do you mount to the section going "up"to the hinge or the other gate section that will be farthest from the trailer when lowered?

paul3

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December 24, 2011

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It will work on hinged gates as long as it is not over 6 feet. The mounting depends on the size of the gate. It could be either place.

ProductExpert6

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December 27, 2011

I mounted mine to a four foot long gate that folded in the middle. The cable anchor bolt was located by unfolding the gate and with the gate locked upright to the trailer, finding the point on the leaf furthest from the trailer where the cable could attach without putting tension on the springs. To lower the gate I fold the leaf to the upright position before unlocking the gate and then pull the gate down in the unfolded position. To raise the gate, just pick up with one hand, close and secure the gate and then fold the rear leaf down. The cable will be slack in the folded position.

roadking52

- Cordele, GA

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May 14, 2012

2 answers

Will this attach to a round side rail?

Anonymous

April 9, 2012

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The gorilla lift can be mounted to a round side rail, however the hardware that is included may not be long enough, and you will have to do some spot welding.

ProductExpert7

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April 10, 2012

If you welded a piece of flatstock to the round rail first to mount the square tubes on it could work. You would have to mark your holes for the square tubing drill and tap them to attatch square tube to the flatstock I would use 1/4" flatstock and make sure they are welded on good! The other option would be to bolt all the way thru flatstock and round rail because they supply a carrige bolt that is 2"-1/2" to 3" long.

dollarben

- Tulsa,Okla

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May 15, 2012

1 answer

Have you replacement Cables available for a 3 year old model

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Can't live with out this addition to my trailer. Exceptional product.

FatAlbert

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May 18, 2012

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A replacement cable assembly is available for the Gorilla Tailgate Lift Assist through our parts department at 800-222-5381 option 3.

ProductExpert12

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May 23, 2012

1 answer

Can this be used with trailer ramps?

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On a 16-ft low-boy trailer, can this be used to raise and lower the ramps?

Anonymous

May 7, 2011

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Each lifting arm on this Gorilla-Lift assist is capable of lifting ramps up to 6 feet long and weighing up to 150 pounds.

ProductExpert11

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May 9, 2011

Gorilla-Lift 2-Sided Tailgate Lift Assist, Model# 40101042G 4.8 5 157 157

Love the lift gate assist Without the lift assist I would not be able to lift my utility trailer gate on my own. It is truly a life savor. Although, I didn't install it myself, I had a local trailer repair shop install it. April 25, 2013

Back Saver Love this product. If you have a trailer you need this. What a back saver. Works as advertised,just like the video. April 23, 2013

trailer lift this gorilla tlr lift is fantastic i have a bad back and i can lift my big ramp with 1 finger it works for me!!!! also it was easy to install!! April 23, 2013

Lift gate I wish i bought this product a long time ago. This would have saved my back. Easy to install it took me about an hour. Can lift with my foot. April 23, 2013

The Back saver This should of come along a lot sooner before my back problems. This a great back saver. I picked mine up at the store when it went on sale. I would strongly recommend this tail gate assist to anyone who does not want to have a back problem caused by lifting a heavy tailgate. April 23, 2013

The Gorilla Lift 2-Sided Tailgate Lift Assist I had seen this product advertised in other catalogs but never purchased until it went on sale at Northern Tool + Equipment. What an excellent item! When the package arrived, I opened it up to check the quality and to ensure all the parts were there and nothing was damaged. Everything was good. I then proceded to install it on my trailer which is 4 wheeled (two wheels on each side) with a double lift gate on the back. Installation was a breeze taking about two hours total time as there is some drilling required. I finished the second side and then hooked up the springs and cables per the instructions. What a dream! I can now lower and raise BOTH sides at the same time with one hand! This is a great product for those heavy duty lift gates that are a real gut buster to lift individually and I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for an easier way to do this. April 23, 2013

Makes lifting the trailer ramp much easier This lift makes even a heavy trailer ramp easy to lift. My trailer has a reinforced heavy duty ramp and it took two people to lift it. With this lift kit, not only can I lift the ramp by myself but so can my Wife and Daughter! It is well worth the investment and saves your back! April 23, 2013

Back Saver I had been wanting to purchase one of the Gorilla lifts for my 6.5' x 12' utility trailer for some time following the viewing of the on-line demonstration gorilla lift video but was waiting for it to go on sale. Finally purchased one a couple of weeks ago. Everything was in the box with very good instructions. Was a little disappointed with the soft metal bolts that came with the unit so I used different ones. Other than that, everything went together quite easily with no problems what so ever. I took my time with installation and it took about 1 1/2 hours to complete. My tail gate is very heavy but the lift works great and raises and lowers it with very little effort. I would certainly recommend it to a friend (and have to several). The only improvement that I would recommend would be better bolts and possibly a different selection regarding paint scheme. Most utilitiy trailers are black (including mine) and I would have preferred the lift be black instead of yellow (good for advertising though I guess). I still might paint mine black sometime in the future. Works great.....well pleased with the product!! April 23, 2013

WELL WORTH THE MONEY. I WISH I WOULD HAVE DONE THIS YEARS AGO. DEFINITELY A BACK SAVER. A MUST HAVE FOR THOSE OF US WHO HAVE CROSSED THE 40 Y/O BARRIER. April 23, 2013

Gorilla Lift WORK SMARTER....NOT HARDER!!!!!! Get a Gorilla Lift for your liftgate trailers. That's about all I can say about this product, other than I wish that I would have bought one years ago. Any new trailer I purchase will be outfitted with the Gorilla Lift. April 23, 2013