Gorilla-Lift 2-Sided Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist and Ramp Lift Assist, Model# 40101042G/GOR2LIFT

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

Very easy, about 1 hour to install...

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.

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~

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Mounting was easy but streaching the cables was tough !

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

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.

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

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

comes all the way up.

After the lifting device lifts the ramp you push it closed and secure it. It requires almost no effort.

all the way up if you install it the proper way as instructions say. then fasten the gate the way it is to be.

If installed correctly it will go up straight to the top

The tailgate will come all the way up and should be latched with your safety latch pins.

You can raise it all the way, you must use the latches to hold in place,, this wont do it on it's own

This lift assist will allow your tailgate to be completely tilted to its upright/vertical position. Once the tailgate is in the upright position, it needs to be pinned, locked, or latched.

springs attached to a cable. Spring is attached to the front in of tubing. Cable is attached to the spring and cable attached to tailgate. You can adjust the tension to make lowering and raising the gate with ease.

Within the yellow tubes, a double set of coil springs provide the back force to help relieve the weight of the trailer gate.

Heavy duty springs.

This tailgate lift assist has a pair of springs that assist in raising the tailgate/ramp. The springs are inside the yellow housings that mount to each side of the trailer.

2 piece, it comes with “S” hooks so you can trial where to drill your holes

It's 2 pieces each side. The ends about an inch in have predrilled holes to slide the long bolts into. If I am understanding your tension question correctly, after installing the square tubing, you take the supplied s hooks and determine where to drill your bolts. It may take several attempts. Once you have the correct placement, (I kept the s hooks as close to the outside frame as possible), the gate should stop in any open position. With my gate closed, there is some slack, with it opened in any position, no slack.

You adjust the cable tension by positioning the cable on the ramp. You do this by trial and error until you get the right balance.

The amount of tension on the cables of the Gorilla-Lift 2-Sided Tailgate Lift Assist is adjusted with the positioning of the cables on the tailgate and the size of the springs used. Moving the cable mounts higher or lower on the gate will loosen or tighten the tension on the cables. Smaller or larger springs can be used internally as well for more adjustments if needed.

Yes.... I put it in my 95lb gate....and had to unhook one of of the springs... Because the lift was so strong it would not go down more than a couple feet... I had to pull it down.... But I unhooked one of the springs off each side and it is perfect now....that is a good thing that is has that option... To adjust for lighter and heaver gates... I love it....bought another one for my bigger trailer....

yes , i am 56 with a bad back and can lift my tailgate with one hand

absolutely, but make sure it is stalled correctly

The load capacity on this tailgate lift is 300 pounds so it will work great for you and make lifting the tailgate a breeze with no strain involved.

It is not a tailgate, it is a lift assist for a tailgate

I do not see why not. If the angles are tolerable. Notice how the lift is mounted higher than the ramp hinges.

This product is to aid a tailgate in the up and down motion. It is not a tailgate in itself.
There are products that fit into the trailer hitch that will hold a scooter.

The Gorilla-Lift does not include the tailgate. This product includes the two sided tail gate lift assist bars and cables. This product can assist you with lifting up to a 300 pound lift gate.

That's what I have, works great!!

I'm sure it will, I used it on a 4' x 6' tailgate and only used the smaller of the two springs that is comes with.

Having experienced the strength of the units, I will say if the average man can pick it up without pulling a muscle the answer is yes. The springs are really strong. If your tailgate is made of one quarter inch thick two inch square tubing, I would say the answer is No. You can download the instructions for installing these and there is a chart there that will give you some idea plus there are some restrictions on how high the side rails on your trailer can be.

The Gorilla lift tail gate kit is recommended for use with open utility trailers with side rails 10 to 24 inches in height and tailgates 4 to 6 feet in height.

yes

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.

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

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

I want to say they are 6 ft long, maybe 2-3 foot sections. Trimmer racks shouldn't be an issue, since the bolts go thru the inside of the tube. I have trimmer racks on mine, as well as back pack blower racks and I had no issues, but it is sure a back saver after a long day of mowing

hello,
You will need 6' of flat top rail to mount the lift spring/cable holder. It needs to be near the rear of the trailer.

the rails are 6 ft long and made in two 3 ft sections. They are made of 2 X 2 square tubing with a mounting bolt hole at each end.
On my 6 X 10 trailer I had a truck box tool box mounted over the side rail and fender on one side. To install the lift rail on that side I modified the box mounts to raise the box 2 inches so now it rests just above thelift rail.

The rails on the tailgate lifts are 72 inches long, it is recommended for trailer tailgates 4 to 6 feet tall, and a maximum tailgate weight of 300 pounds.

I don's see why not. Just requires some innovative thinking to mount it so that it works as designed.

The gates on my trailer are fairly heavy (around 75 pounds each). I only needed to use one spring per side (there are two springs provided per side). Not sure how much your gate weighs, but these should help.

This lift will work for you if your trailer has side rails with a height from 10 to 24 inches and a secured tailgate/ramp no longer than 6 feet weighing 300 pounds or less.