Very nice and well installation guide. Very well demonstrated, and explained each step of the installation. Did not adlib anything, went completely by the installation instructions from the manufacturer. Best installation video I've watched for any job that I have looked up on you tube. Cudo's to this gentleman.
I just found your channel because I am trying to find a spring assist lift for my new trailer. That’s probably the most detailed and best videos I’ve seen on installing one. I can tell you probably been a machinist most of your life or you should’ve been. I just retired out of a tool and die shop where I had been a machinist for 41 years and the last 21 years. I’ve also been the maintenance and machine repairman. I do all the repairs in the building, including electrical hydraulics nematics but they tell me I can’t put one of their lips on my trailer because the sides are 27 inches high they’re only recommended for 24 inch high sides. I’m thinking I could just add 3 inches of chain to the end of the cable and it wouldn’t lift all the way to the top, but if it would just get it off the ground in halfway up from level, the rest of the way would be pretty simple to lift, I enjoy your channel and I did subscribe. I hope to have more time to check out more of your videos. I have a TH-cam channel myself on lawnmower and snowblower repair with a little small engine work. Check it out and leave me a comment. I’d like to hear from you. My channel is Jimsfixitshop Jim
Great idea over all but with one big defect, the black plastic rollers eventually wear out and break down the centre by the cable continually running over the plastic rollers. I had to come up with make-shift new rollers after a year of use, it wasn’t a fun but long repair, if only there’d have made the rollers of metal in the first place, they’d never wear out.
Nice video Lee! Oddly enough, the first time I ever saw a Gorilla Lift was when I was at the Lumber Yard early the morning before I watched this video. I thought it was an electric lift of some kind. You educated me RE it being a spring lift. Very nice idea. Congrats to you for getting yours setup, and Gorilla Lift for thinking about it. Keep these videos coming. I am like you and do completely odd jobs around the house, and lots of times your chores end up aligning with mine...
That’s a hell of a nice video you made and a real nice job of machining the extra parts you needed! I’ve always wanted to get me a lathe and a mill for my own shop, maybe someday! Great video 👍👍
Good job Lee. The only time I have seen one of those drop flat tailgates in use was the John Deere Service Truck. They delivered the new tractor then folded the gate down to drive back, same thing for regular service, showed up with it flat, loaded the tractor, and away. The lad driving that truck was only 20ish, I don't think he was bothered by 55 lbs...
Instead of boring a test hole, place your round stock in the vice, find the edge and center of it. Move in the “x” direction the radius distance you want to bore. Then move the cutter in your boring head until it just touches the work piece. Now you have the correct radius dialed in the boring head. Move back to the workpiece the amount you want to cut and bore out the arc you need.
excellent observation, sir. Mine came in today and will give this a try over the weekend. My concern is the springs encountering the bolts, considering the bolts go all the way through the housings with the exception of the end bolts. If I try what you asked, that will be no issue at all. Thanks for your question. Round pipe top rail complicates things slightly. Cheers from Louisiana.
Great job..I think the manufacturer should have supplied a better job on their installation instructions.. they should be paying you for their lack of service
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Very nice and well installation guide. Very well demonstrated, and explained each step of the installation. Did not adlib anything, went completely by the installation instructions from the manufacturer. Best installation video I've watched for any job that I have looked up on you tube. Cudo's to this gentleman.
Best video I've seen on install of this project. Glad that he used both sides. Just for safety reasons.
I just found your channel because I am trying to find a spring assist lift for my new trailer. That’s probably the most detailed and best videos I’ve seen on installing one. I can tell you probably been a machinist most of your life or you should’ve been. I just retired out of a tool and die shop where I had been a machinist for 41 years and the last 21 years. I’ve also been the maintenance and machine repairman. I do all the repairs in the building, including electrical hydraulics nematics but they tell me I can’t put one of their lips on my trailer because the sides are 27 inches high they’re only recommended for 24 inch high sides. I’m thinking I could just add 3 inches of chain to the end of the cable and it wouldn’t lift all the way to the top, but if it would just get it off the ground in halfway up from level, the rest of the way would be pretty simple to lift, I enjoy your channel and I did subscribe. I hope to have more time to check out more of your videos. I have a TH-cam channel myself on lawnmower and snowblower repair with a little small engine work. Check it out and leave me a comment. I’d like to hear from you. My channel is
Jimsfixitshop Jim
Nice job. I like all the little touches that you added to finish it off nicely!
Great job. You should make those stand offs to sell to others that have the same trailer. It was a really great idea.
Excellent video!
Great idea over all but with one big defect, the black plastic rollers eventually wear out and break down the centre by the cable continually running over the plastic rollers. I had to come up with make-shift new rollers after a year of use, it wasn’t a fun but long repair, if only there’d have made the rollers of metal in the first place, they’d never wear out.
Nice video Lee! Oddly enough, the first time I ever saw a Gorilla Lift was when I was at the Lumber Yard early the morning before I watched this video. I thought it was an electric lift of some kind. You educated me RE it being a spring lift. Very nice idea. Congrats to you for getting yours setup, and Gorilla Lift for thinking about it. Keep these videos coming. I am like you and do completely odd jobs around the house, and lots of times your chores end up aligning with mine...
That lift sure does make the tail gate easy to move. Thanks for the video.
Great asset! Well done!
Half the video it was a mystery to me what You were up to. Then it all got clear.
That’s a hell of a nice video you made and a real nice job of machining the extra parts you needed! I’ve always wanted to get me a lathe and a mill for my own shop, maybe someday! Great video 👍👍
Nice work and an entertaining video Lee, great finishing touches, cheers!
Good job Lee. The only time I have seen one of those drop flat tailgates in use was the John Deere Service Truck. They delivered the new tractor then folded the gate down to drive back, same thing for regular service, showed up with it flat, loaded the tractor, and away. The lad driving that truck was only 20ish, I don't think he was bothered by 55 lbs...
Great job and very ingenious ideas. 👏👏
Very nice job, Sir
Nice When I see things like that I try and think what I can make it out of. I came up with the spring and cables for a garage door. What do you think?
I can’t Gorilla Lift to be return my calls for help with a question. 4 calls. No return. 😢
The gate folds in so you can haul longer stuff and the gate not be in the way. Like a 12 foot trailer and 14 foot 2X6s.
Nice upgrade
Yesterday I was having problems balancing the gate with two lift assist , two didn’t work at all, so only used one.
I’m still using 2, but only one of the springs in each one. The other spring is just floating inside the other.
Instead of boring a test hole, place your round stock in the vice, find the edge and center of it. Move in the “x” direction the radius distance you want to bore. Then move the cutter in your boring head until it just touches the work piece. Now you have the correct radius dialed in the boring head. Move back to the workpiece the amount you want to cut and bore out the arc you need.
Could I drive my tractor over it and have my bush hog stick out the back
? Or would that damage the gate ?
that was a great video keep it up thanks
Good morning sir.
Would it have been possible to install the springs inside the round top rails of the trailer?
excellent observation, sir. Mine came in today and will give this a try over the weekend. My concern is the springs encountering the bolts, considering the bolts go all the way through the housings with the exception of the end bolts. If I try what you asked, that will be no issue at all. Thanks for your question. Round pipe top rail complicates things slightly.
Cheers from Louisiana.
Another great how to do it right Thanks.
Thanks for sharing 👍
Some “eyecrometers” are better than others…
nice
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He makes it to complicated,, also he needs to do his homework first,,,, DUH
Great job..I think the manufacturer should have supplied a better job on their installation instructions.. they should be paying you for their lack of service