Gate lift assist / Build? Buy... Where?

[ElephantNest]

Did a search, only found one website to purchase gate lift assists, but they sold locally only. Any links to sites where these are relatively cheap?

I saw someone say they bought garage door springs from Home Depot, does this work well compared to the ones you buy? How did you secure it to the trailer and gate? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
~Nest

[grass_cuttin_fool]

I used 2 new garage door springs on my trailer, I drilled the frame and the tailgate and used eye bolts to attach them. With the gate closed I have no tension on the springs, you have to pull the gate down to get it down and when i want to lift it up I just take my foot and start it up and up it comes on its on, think i have about 35 bux in the set up

[Quality Cuts PLS]

Check out Backsaver brand at (www.thebacksaver.com), also check out Ballards EZ Gate at (www.ballard-inc.com). You can get the Backsaver from (www.northerntool.com), 1-side is $149.99 and 2-side is $199.99; or you can buy direct from the manufacturer.

[justmjc]

I picked up a 5 foot galvinized pipe and had it threaded at both ends. I added endcaps and drilled through one end and rounded/chamfered the hole to prevent cable fraying. I used a 160 lb garage door spring which is secured by a 5/8" threaded rod that runs through one end of the pipe, as a support and load bearing for the spring. The other side is mounted up with another bolt and a u clamp. The cable runs through a bracket I had made that has two pulleys. From there it runs to a chain mounted to an eyebolt on the gate.

Turned the 90 lb gate into about 15. Much better.

[Planet Landscaping]

I got a new, extra for a $100 if somebody needs it.

[ElephantNest]

What brand, weight rating....and will it fit any trailer?