Genuine GORILLA-LIFT 2-Sided Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist

Awesome

All trailer manufacturers dont seem to turn the angle iron on the tailgate the same way so if you buy the lift handle you will have to adjust the instructions to fit your trailer. If using the extension rollers the instructions dont show which way to install the rivets or how far apart the roller extension and lift arm should be. An email to Gorilla lift solved both issues within 24 hours and I was able to complete installation the day after delivery.

I have trouble with lift springs being too strong to allow tailgate to drop down. I have extra heavy tailgate but springs keep it from dropping down past half way. Have to push completely to ground.

What I like about the tail gate assist is it does make lift easier but on my trailer I had to weld and it took me 3 days after work to modify and weld. You need to make sure after you assemble that the cable doesnt rub when you let it all the way down.

Saw this on another trailer and thought it would be a great idea for my trailer. I had some work done on the lift gate on my dual axle trailer that I tote a Kubota buggy on for work. My lift gate was getting bowed from the buggy so I had it reinforced which made it barely lift-able with one person. My back was being strained and I am in pretty good shape. I read the reviews on google and Amazon before purchasing and read some mixed reviews about how it worked fairly well but that it was difficult to install. Watched a You-Tube video about installation (which for me is easier than reading instructions), purchased and set out to install it. First of all, installation is time consuming...a few hours if you know how to use the necessary tools and are fairly handy with them. My trailer has a little thicker metal so used smaller to bigger titanium bits to get it done easier. The installation of the bolts after drilling is a little tricky but do-able. Did one side for now, which has made a huge difference and it works well so will probably do the other soon.

Very good and works

Very easy to install. Lifts my heavy tailgate/loading ramp easily. Wish I had bought them years ago.

I wish they were cheaper but they are not but these items will help with your back especially if your already having back issues. I recommend it to all my guys over 50!

The directions were pretty easy and it was a quick install. I was not able to get my gate to be completely counter-balanced but the springs take majority of the weight. One modification to the directions is in regards to drilling the holes. I would recommend if you dont have a step bit then start with 1/4 bit then step up to 1/2. Starting right with 1/2 was too much metal to take out at once.

Likes the product. Arrived quickly. Used for my husbands landscape trailer.