Trailer gate lift assist

[TxDoc]

I've got gorilla lifts on several trailers.

I needed something for a 14 x 7 flat like a car trailer with no side rails.

Has anyone seen something like this?
Thank you

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[Tramguage1]

Many of the larger deck over trailers have spring assist on the rear drive on ramps. Not sure if that system can me adapted to a gate like you show.
Also I have seen a few horse trailers with an gate assist that mounts at the bottom of the ramp in the center.

 

[ohanacreek]

My flat deck has spring assist on the ramps and a piston on the folding ramp.

https://www.diamondc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/UVT_brochure-01-2019.pdf

If I remember I’ll take a picture later.

 

[Adam490]

How are those Gorilla Lifts? I was contemplating ordering them for my trailer.

 

[hacksawjoe]

pot a gorilla lift on my 18 ft trailer ramp was getting heavy to lift what a difference would do again

 

[TxDoc]

Thank you.

I have gorilla-lift on my other trailers and only put it on one side. I could flip it up with one foot and catch it.



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[ohanacreek]

 

[TxDoc]

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WOW. Where did you get that? I'll call some trailer parts places and ask for a "gate spring", I guess?

Thank you for posting this

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[TxDoc]

Fold-Up Gate Spring

Replacement spring for fold-up gate. Works on left or right side. Fits 1" ramp rod. -Used on PJ Trailers with a stand up or lay-in gate-Two springs required per gate- Assists user in lifting the gate Material: SteelFinish: Powder coatInside Opening : 1-1/4"Overall Width : 5"Coil finger degree...

parts.nationwidetrailers.com

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[ohanacreek]

WOW. Where did you get that? I'll call some trailer parts places and ask for a "gate spring", I guess?

Thank you for posting this

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It was option on trailer when it was built. I posted the link to the trailer above. I’m holding on to this trailer. It’s perfect for hauling SxS and since there’s no rails it’s easy to get pallets loaded on it at a big box store.

 

[Adam490]

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This is what I was going to do before I saw the gorilla lifts

 

[ohanacreek]

This is what I was going to do before I saw the gorilla lifts

How do they work if there’s no rail?

 

[Adam490]

How do they work if there’s no rail?

I was going to add the rail.

 

[ohanacreek]

I was going to add the rail.

I’d never do that the Railless flat deck is tooooooooo nice to have.

 

[TxDoc]

There are many versions of this spring under the gate/ramp that ohanacreek provided.

I'm going to add this to my flat deck with no rails.

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[Adam490]

I’d never do that the Railless flat deck is tooooooooo nice to have.

I thought you meant the rail under the ramp for the helper spring lol. Mines already got a full square tube rail all the way around.