Gate Return Spring Installation Hack

[@PinetreeLine]

Very smart idea Steve! I love the idea of using the spring to propel the door open as opposed to closed. Nice job Buddy!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks bud , I had it the other way and did not like the idea as much as always open . Cheers

[@gatorsworld]

Great fix Steve…..that spring will open the gate now….I had the same problem about 10 years ago with the same type of wing wang spring and I just welded both ends and just turned the end until I had enough force and that's what keeps the gate closed at my place….just for looks….CHEERS

[@SteveRobReviews]

Seems the wingwang factory is still putting out junk 🤣🤣 Cheers Gator

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she gin'? Great idea there Steve to use the spring to open the gate. The nut on the top of the spring was clever too. A lot easier to get the wrench on it now. I made a spring closer like this from a coil spring from a motorcycle front shock and a couple of pieces of angle iron and used it to close a screen door. These types of spring closer/opener are great!!! Thanks for sharing and take care!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Mike. That sound interesting , never seen a setup like that.

[@ACountryWayOfLife]

Im getting ready to build an entire fence and a couple of gates, this helped. Now I read somewhere that you do projects for subscribers. Swing by when you are available to finish it for me bud.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks for the offer bud. So nice to have been of some help . Georgia is only a 20 hour drive but since the border is shut down I suggest you ask the army core of engineers for help . Its American and they do great work and for free too. Just mention Steve Rob sent you :)

[@ACountryWayOfLife]

@@SteveRobReviews hahaha

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good Morning Steve 👍🌞 Yes I do agree with you to use to keep it open and very much useful 👍😊 Great welding 😊Cheers and have a great week Sir 🌞

[@SteveRobReviews]

Dave when we go outside for the day the gate staying open in much better for us. Cheers

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@SteveRobReviews Yes a gate is met to close not open !!! 👍😊

[@BruceLyeg]

Welding that nut on top was a great idea. Turned out nice. I'm liking the idea of the gate opening instead of closing. Be good when you come home with an armload of stuff and your hands are full

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yes plus on the old gate it was spring loaded as a constant closed and the wind would make the latch constantly rattle compared to the pulling on the latch , no more rattling in the wind.

[@805ROADKING]

Very clever Mate!! Steve Rob...Gate Whisperer!!☺

[@SteveRobReviews]

LOL hey bud I like that ........

[@PAPATexas]

Of course you bought 2. I had a feeling you would weld it. Good job on the upgrade, and I do like the idea of having the gate open. Might have your hands full and this would make it easier!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yes exactly because having it closed on ya is not so convenient in some situations . Cheers bud.

[@RustyGlovebox]

That's a great improvement. Works much better now Steve, Nice job.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Lloyd I like it much better. Cheers

[@jimthecarguy]

Nice job Steve. You are a very handy guy.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Jim , you get to see your share of wingwang in your shop as well I bet 😅

[@outdoorsmansgarage]

That's a pretty good idea Steve I've never seen anyone use those Springs in that manner

[@SteveRobReviews]

James for our needs keeping the gate open is much better or just reverse it to keep closed . Cheers bud.

[@themechanic6117]

i like the opening feature , neat idea. it sure did need to be welded, that was my first idea lol

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks , I like it better than constant closing of the gate for us.

[@dvn8949]

Whats the point of a spring if it does not close the gate. It does not make any sense.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Makes perfect sense for those that want the gate to stay open or stay closed . What does not make sense is not understanding how people could want a gate to be left open . Make sense now ?

[@stuzman52]

Great idea Steve to fix a flawed design!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Terry when you get some wingwang stuff you know forsure rework may be involved 😅🤣

[@dudleydooright]

That's just weird. Use them to close, not open.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yes it is different but we like it better for our partucular use. Cheers 👍

[@devolov1]

Instead of welding a nut, I just take turns tightening a bit with an open-mouth wrench, inserting the shim it came with, taking my wrench off and resetting it, pulling the shim off, and tightening again. It's mildly annoying, but faster than welding a painting a nut onto it haha

[@SteveRobReviews]

Mine is defective thus the welding . The spring slips on the nut that makes the shim useless.

[@Badgertronix]

That's a smart idea. Good job buddy

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks and your welcome to use it as much as you like :)

[@strongsadventures]

I thought you bought 2 so you could give one away 😂😂 JK. Great idea Steve. The ghost in my yard helps me open the gate so I think I am ok.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Gators most likely 🐊 opening your gate . Thanks Billy ....

[@fransiscoalvarezinski6293]

Franky, I see no logic in what you've done. All I could think of is if your hands were full and you needed to have the gate open by itself. But you still need to reach and unlatch it.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Its all about personal preference because its the same logic as the return spring keeping the gate closed. I'm showing a choice of of using the spring to keep the gate in an open mode . I didn't design the gate for others needs , I designed it for my needs and for me it works great . Cheers

[@wyattoneable]

You're a master at common sense applications. :)

[@SteveRobReviews]

A master applicator I am :) Thanks buddy.

[@jackassman6726]

WOW Steve ,,, Way to Un " Wing Wang" a" Wing Wang " Great Idea to use it to open the Gate ,,, I like it ... I think I will use this on My Garden Shed to keep the Doors open and stop them from flapping in the Wind ... :)

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Jack, easy to unwingwang wingwang 😅🤣

[@CalvinsCorner72]

If she works she works. 🔧👍

[@SteveRobReviews]

She works great !!!

[@SpitSharp]

Use the extra spring for ice fishing 🎣

[@SteveRobReviews]

LOL

[@gilguzman8359]

I bought one of the same spring for my garage door and it was a piece of crap! I fussed and fussed with it and finally just gave up. It’s a poor design and I’m not going to go through the effort of welding it or putting a nut on it or whatever. I’m sending it back and getting my money refunded.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Gil I agree just crap .

[@texaslonestarrider]

Great Fix!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Rex , something different.

[@AbdulRaheem-sl2hi]

What is Available in Pakistan

[@SteveRobReviews]

Not sure what your asking ?

[@chungaleta1234]

Ingenious fix

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Victor !!!!!

[@peterhefele]

You don't have pets

[@SteveRobReviews]

@peterhefele At the time I had a Weimaraner.

[@billyr9840]

Nice !

[@SteveRobReviews]

Another think pieces eh :)

[@billyr9840]

@@SteveRobReviews Steve, only you would put something on backwards and call it right ! LOL !

[@SteveRobReviews]

😅🤣

[@garvielloken3929]

Thanks

[@beachbro8559]

🤔

[@victorhebert5774]

Thumb up

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks bud.

[@smoothdancer6]

Piece of crap. They should stop selling this return spring.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yep I agree but it does seem quality is a thing of the past for many brands as their only interested in one time sales.