This is a very helpful video. It made it non-intimidating to follow the instructions that gorilla provided which were terrible. Gorilla should be paying you because I bought these because of your video.
@SouthernStyleLawnCare3 ай бұрын
@AltitudeRE Glad I could help you. I'm pretty sure everyone who installs theirs watches this. I would love to get paid or atleaset a free lift lol.
@TnOutdoors9313 ай бұрын
I want to thank you so much. Your direction saved me an enormous amount of time trying to read the directions. Your video explained everything perfectly! Hats off to you and your company
@josephstuart69616 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks much. My wife bought a set of these for me back in 2014. I looked at the printed instructions with no pictures, figured it was just too time consuming to mess with. Bought a new trailer and decided to see if KZbin had better instructions than the printed ones. Easy pezy to follow your lead, put them on in about 45 minutes. Thanks a ton.
@SouthernStyleLawnCare6 ай бұрын
Glad I could help
@StevenGraves-p5p9 ай бұрын
Good video. Thank you. I had no instructions with mine. I installed it on my 20x8 dual axle. You are correct in the fact that one is strong enough for a four foot gate. However, in your comments on the video you thought a 3/8 hole would work for mounting. A 3/8 hole will not let the carriage bolt seat completely, thus letting the spring catch on the bolt lip. I went ahead and disassembled everything and drilled the holes to 1/2 inch. The spring stopped scrubbing the carriage bolt head. But, again, thank you.
@SouthernStyleLawnCare9 ай бұрын
I never had that issue, but I think I used an impact and sunk my carriage bolt down. Been working since. Yw. Glad I could help.
@breeze7872 жыл бұрын
Easy peasy! Once you've figured it out. And . . . . one of the better designs and installations for us Do-It-Yourselfers. And you've made it for half the price - BABY! Thanks for putting this up!
@jasoncarter41118 күн бұрын
Hope y’all have a Merry Christmas brother! Certainly appreciate the entertainment and info!
@rickcurrent41763 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info...I used this as a guide for the installation I just completed on my trailer....you saved me a lot of time. I appreciate it.
@SouthernStyleLawnCare3 жыл бұрын
No problem. Glad I could help. Instructions can be confusing.
@neilwilder1919 Жыл бұрын
😅😊😅😊😊
@josephmartino6979 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the helpj joe
@michaelnelson7240 Жыл бұрын
Best of all videos on this by far , everyone is using one, but I’m using both, had to get longer bolts for round tubing frame trailer
@jenniferacciavatti7314 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the details, bought one from trailer shop local to me no instructions but your video helped 100 % thanks from Pennsylvania
@SouthernStyleLawnCare Жыл бұрын
Glad it could help.
@jimfranklin88927 жыл бұрын
I got this lift about 3 years ago for my lawn trailer and love it.Keep extra black rollers handy and cable too cause they wear out,I replace mine once a year.
@SouthernStyleLawnCare7 жыл бұрын
jim franklin Will do. Thank for watching.
@lawnman17345 жыл бұрын
Aluminum replacement rollers can be purchased on eBay.
@frankashby6235 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this simple. Even my Appalacian American neighbor got it right!!!!
@chrisunderwood48652 жыл бұрын
Very good video.Will be installing this weekend.Thanks.
@thomasfuller3089 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Helped us out a lot today!
@southernyards2152 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this Derrick I've got a 5x8 I'm refurbishing.
@garymeece1912 жыл бұрын
Did a good job explaining.
@cajun59574 ай бұрын
Thanks much for this video, just bought mine one day ago pulled ‘instructions’ and figured I’d be on this for about two or three days. Your vid was the first one I pulled up and now I’m figuring with gathering the tools taking off the hooks and rope ties I have installed I’ll be about half a day, after all I do need time off for a cold one right, oh not beer but a ginger ale or iced tea. also as a foot note if I only put one on, this thing cost me $200.00 plus tax so I’ll sell the other one and re our half my money. And thanks again Just came up with my first problem! If you monitor this video on a regular basis in yours as will as gorilla’s instructions it says 1/4 inch from edge of railing. I have a 6x12 flatbed at 1/4 “ the back piece will be bolted down in the wheel well and yes I will cut the bolt down but even so my wife and I most of the 5pm put a full+ load on. Also I have an eye bolt on both side that we have used on a semi regular basis. So with this what problems would I run into if I set the gate lift about 7.5” back from the edge any help please
@SouthernStyleLawnCare4 ай бұрын
@cajun5957 glad I could help.
@paulgordon1863 жыл бұрын
Awesome video made it so easy to install mine instead of trying to read the instructions. Thank you sir.
@SouthernStyleLawnCare3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@thehortons83083 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother. Much easier to watch this video than read the directions. And yeah I only used one as well. Again. Thanks brother!
@FloridaDeere Жыл бұрын
Nice video, very clear insturctions, much better than the instructions that came in the box😂😂
@PatrickRexKelly19817 жыл бұрын
just about to start this project and honestly I don't think I would have had any confidence in doing it until I watch this video. thanks bro I'll let you know how it comes out.
@SouthernStyleLawnCare7 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help. They are easy to install. Just make sure you drill the holes right and you will be fine
@PatrickRexKelly19817 жыл бұрын
Southern Style Lawn Care The install went great! quick and easy thanks to your video, One thing,, we installed this on our 16ft big text trailer with tubular side rails which we had to go get longer hardware to get all the way through the tube. the original hardware wasn't long enough. other than that quick and easy. Love your channel and big shout out from Hebron Connecticut!!
@SouthernStyleLawnCare7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and glad I could help brotha.
@abclawnworks91278 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this video! I was over thinking it and have owned a set for a year, but have not yet installed.....
@michaelbell20764 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Much clearer than the instruction sheet provided.
@MPjdog Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. You saved me a lot time!
@SouthernStyleLawnCare Жыл бұрын
Yw. Gorilla lifts should send me a few sets for all the people it has helped lol.
@MPjdog Жыл бұрын
@@SouthernStyleLawnCare agreed
@kerrymccambry99714 жыл бұрын
So I installed my gorilla lift gate today and I found it better to install both so that your gate goes up evenly to avoid excess wear on one side definitely a great upgradeWorth every penny
@SouthernStyleLawnCare4 жыл бұрын
Still running single sides on 2 trailers 0 issues. Whatever works best for you. Hope my video helped.
@paulgordon1863 жыл бұрын
Ya , I did the same thing
@HFConstruction8 жыл бұрын
That's really cool. I like that there is not much to them and the install looks really easy. Great video man!
@gorilla-lift98847 жыл бұрын
Great walk through, thanks for the video!
@SouthernStyleLawnCare7 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys.
@jrverde2185 ай бұрын
I have the same exact setup and one will wear out soon by itself using two is amazing
@SouthernStyleLawnCare5 ай бұрын
@@jrverde218 I used one for years. Replaced the rollers once in 4 years. Worked for me. I have since sold the trailer.
@swimbait18 жыл бұрын
Great video! I have been looking at these and you just convinced me. I'm so sick of that gate. Now figure out a way to pick it up without leaning down to get it! Thanks again.
@kevinbolinger2369 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much brother for the video brother really appreciate it you definitely made it so easy 🙌
@SouthernStyleLawnCare Жыл бұрын
For sure man. Directions made it look tougher than it is.
@siaripop72 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Gorilla-Lift didn't include the directions with the product but they were available online through the Northern Tool site!
@evanstrain58084 жыл бұрын
The square tube/fabricated gates are stupid heavy. Would probably require 2 of these springs. Thanks for the video! I have the same trailer and have been thinking about getting this. From what I can tell, my used trailer already has the holes drilled for this!
@snakeplisken41193 жыл бұрын
You should definitely get 2 as it's needless strain on just one
@little14005 жыл бұрын
just about to start this project and honestly I don't think I would have had any confidence in doing it until I watched this video. Just like the dude below me said. I also have the trinity rack from west Texas and its great. So no problem hanging your stick edger down there on the lowest rung? I Could put the lift on the other side if need be.
@SouthernStyleLawnCare5 жыл бұрын
Just have to make sure toy have clearance.
@michaelsholler8574 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!..keep cutting with no rutting.
@martinezfamiliamartinez2616 жыл бұрын
Oh man thanks man for the video I just got my today
@hillbillybassfisherman81813 жыл бұрын
that is so awesome right there i am buying this for a fact..i have bad back so i just bought new 15ft trailor the gate is heavier than my 8 foot trailor was so i will buy this.see if one my friends just wants to go in half get this want be but 80 bucks a piece for this back savior wow
@kevinsipe514210 ай бұрын
I'd replace that 4-5" shank bolt on the gate with 2-2 1/2" (shorter shank) so it didn't stick out so far.
@artderamo8053 Жыл бұрын
Great video!!! Thanks!!!!
@daughtersofthunderdeloach86865 ай бұрын
Awesome thanks for demonstrating!
@alfredjohnson44438 жыл бұрын
Great vid! answered every question I had about those lifts. New sub! thanks
@SouthernStyleLawnCare8 жыл бұрын
Thanks. They are great. Thanks for watching. Just subbed to your channel ;
@ngeltz9 ай бұрын
NOTE: You MUST use a 1/2" bit to drill the holes for the side rails. 3/8" bit drill holes are not sufficient to allow the square end of the bolt(s) to be completely recessed.
@wkaminer506 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I used it to put mine on today. Once I completed the installation, I noticed it was hard to put the gate down because the springs were trying to keep it shut. Once I forced the gate down to the ground, I had to stand on it to keep it down. Otherwise it would close up by itself. I couldn’t find any suitable location to keep this problem from happening. They seem to be too strong. Does anyone have any ideas? Moving the location on the gate doesn’t really seem to make a difference.
@mm-qd1ho2 ай бұрын
I have not installed one of these, but I think there are 2 springs on each side - one smaller one inside a larger one, and I think you can disconnect the smaller one from the front pin, so that you are only using one spring per side, instead of two.
@jamessammann91834 жыл бұрын
I put one on my trailer it broke easily. Make sure to use two on heavy gate
@SouthernStyleLawnCare4 жыл бұрын
Mines still running strong. Got 1 on my 18fter as well with a tractor gate. 2 would be preferable for heavy gate
@jerometappe59313 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful!
@kennethkeaton7652 Жыл бұрын
How did you mount your spare tire?
@SouthernStyleLawnCare Жыл бұрын
Welded spate mount. The sell bolt on spare mounts online
@SpencerLawnCare8 жыл бұрын
nice video!
@romanstar7550 Жыл бұрын
excellent to the point vid
@leos918 жыл бұрын
I used two because my gate weights 200 lbs
@ksjohnson2195 жыл бұрын
Got mines tues haven't put them on yet
@FloridaTurfPros8 жыл бұрын
These lifts are worth their weight in gold. Huge difference in energy saved at end of the day.
@FF4X47 жыл бұрын
Florida Turf Pros I absolutely hate these lifts. They look tacky and take up way too much space. You're much better off to put springs down on the hinge to get the spring assist
@snakeplisken41193 жыл бұрын
@@FF4X4 That's a matter of opinion as mine compliment my trailers looks
@johnnynelson78533 жыл бұрын
I have a 5x8 trailer with a one piece metal rear gate. I goes in vertically sliding in a track on both sides. I do not need a ramp and the gate is heavy. Any suggestions for a modification or upgrade?
@shadowfan82962 жыл бұрын
can you install an assist on your mower?
@darrensmowing97738 жыл бұрын
nice job.. good one buddy ;)
@lon5793 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, strong work.
@ChrisH-fs4uc5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your video .it was straight to the point and made my install a breeze👍👍
@SouthernStyleLawnCare5 жыл бұрын
No prob yw
@lonestarhomestead54153 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Great video.
@redblue40rc339 ай бұрын
I thought they go on both sides of trailer? For $170 should be 2 sets, im thinkin anywayz..springs are like $30 for 2 at home depot, can make it cheaper i would think
@gdavis85883 жыл бұрын
The trailer I want to put this on has the gate latches on top of the rails. The tubes would need to be mounted about 4 inches from the gate. Will that work or will I need to move latches?
@MrEnvirocat2 жыл бұрын
Same problem. Started to install 3 3/8 inches back and realized the cables would rub the latch when the gate is fully down. I mounted over the welded tab for the gate latches 1/4 inch back like the instructions said.
@lawnman17345 жыл бұрын
How was the long term result of using just one? I have 2 trailers and thinking of use the 2nd unit on that. Thanks!
@SouthernStyleLawnCare5 жыл бұрын
Still using just 1 on both my trailers. Still working great.
@lawnman17345 жыл бұрын
@@SouthernStyleLawnCare that's great to hear! I just picked up my unit from tractor supply.I've read nothing but good reviews on this product and hoping it will be better than the EZ gate lift assist that I had. My only concern with the gorilla lift is where some of the reviews are saying that the cable and rollers wear out and have to be replaced. Has this been an issue with you? Thanks for your feedback.
@snakeplisken41193 жыл бұрын
Depends on how often you use the trailer as frequent use will make it more advantageous to have second
@mikewarren78555 жыл бұрын
Whats the cap called?
@daviddenson33248 жыл бұрын
I got the Elegator, but to each his own.
@mfgking1238 ай бұрын
Thank you for vid
@brandonrickbornponyexpress65748 жыл бұрын
I definitely need that!
@ideaslandscape3 жыл бұрын
How long it takes the complete installation?
@andrewbratos69073 жыл бұрын
how did you decide what side to put it on
@ohiodigger439110 ай бұрын
How did the single lift work long term? Did you end up adding the second one? Or have any issues with the lift itself by only using one side?
@SouthernStyleLawnCare10 ай бұрын
Worked great for years until sold trailer. Was still working
@ohiodigger439110 ай бұрын
@@SouthernStyleLawnCare awesome. I ordered one and was thinking about just installing one side too. Then keeping the other one as a backup or if I get a second trailer.
@SouthernStyleLawnCare10 ай бұрын
@@ohiodigger4391 If your gate isn't that heavy you'll never need a backup. Just buy a few extra rollers off amazon. They tend to wear out after a year or so. We drop the gate 20 times a day so that doesn't help ha.
@DahlerBeal4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the walk through helped out.
@imperialservices98927 жыл бұрын
I'm ordering these cause the gate is heavy and after 3 yards you feel it
@SouthernStyleLawnCare7 жыл бұрын
Imperial Services it helps for sure
@Jasha3337 жыл бұрын
how do I buy extra rollers and line?
@victorsmith63978 ай бұрын
Thanks
@craignash47366 жыл бұрын
How much please. Great video. Craig. Pa guy
@jasoncarter41118 күн бұрын
Thanks bro!
@krishathcox79238 жыл бұрын
thats dope, how much $$$
@SouthernStyleLawnCare8 жыл бұрын
Kris' yard service 150 on amazon. I only needed one side tho and they come with both.
@kathrynberry28706 жыл бұрын
Where do you get the plugs you mentioned?
@SouthernStyleLawnCare6 жыл бұрын
Got mine on Amazon
@alyanez48213 жыл бұрын
Are you still using just 1 of the lifts?
@SouthernStyleLawnCare3 жыл бұрын
Yes same lift is still on the 12ft trailer. We now run a 16 and 20ft and just use the 12ft for small jobs but its still going strong.
@alyanez48213 жыл бұрын
@@SouthernStyleLawnCare good to know... will sell 2nd one to my neighbor. Thanks for th promp response
@lawnservjoe42417 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed to your channel 😊
@SouthernStyleLawnCare7 жыл бұрын
Thanks just subed to you as well.
@ksjohnson2195 жыл бұрын
Do you have adjust the spring
@SouthernStyleLawnCare5 жыл бұрын
No
@kevinbolinger23693 жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks appreciate it
@cpt87gnify7 жыл бұрын
Do you want to sell the left over side ?
@SouthernStyleLawnCare7 жыл бұрын
CPT87GN I may were are you from?
@rickgarza75824 жыл бұрын
Thanks for tha info
@Jaims91863 жыл бұрын
Fits it perfectly strip🤣
@mikewarren78555 жыл бұрын
He didn't say what size hole to drill into the gate. I am completely lost here
@snakeplisken41193 жыл бұрын
1/2 inch but you can go 15/32
@zoski646 жыл бұрын
Very helpful The instructions suck that come with them
@SouthernStyleLawnCare6 жыл бұрын
John glad I could help
@sooner4life386 жыл бұрын
Wanna sell the other side?
@SouthernStyleLawnCare6 жыл бұрын
sooner4life38 used it on another trailer
@bowbender16 ай бұрын
Put it on the other side. Away from your rack
@SouthernStyleLawnCare6 ай бұрын
Never had an issue with it.
@bowbender16 ай бұрын
@@SouthernStyleLawnCare OK. I thought in the video it may be in the way. Anyhow, thanks for the video. I'm putting one on in the morning . You saved me a bunch of time
@acesh56065 жыл бұрын
Horribile product I bought 2 one last 1 month and the other 2 months, so I bought EZ gate lift