LOVE the gorilla lift, HATE the plastic rollers?

Mowingtexas · Apr 15, 2015

Soooo, i love to fabricate with steel, however do not own a lathe. Who could I get to cut me some hardened rollers like those on the gorilla lift?

I think the design is great for most users, but they should make a commercial grade unit. We have those ramps going up and down 20 times a day and we burn through the rollers. I also don't mind paying a decent price to them for parts like cables and springs but 32 bucks for a PAIR of rollers is a bit steep.

Mowingtexas · May 13, 2015

Just finally found a machine shop that will replicate these rollers without an order of a million units. They do however want me to buy at least 20 or 30. Anyone interested in beefing up thier lift gate system let me know. I am awaiting a price on them but they should be pretty hard core, made out of stainless steel.

dieselss · May 13, 2015

We had these. Replaced those gorilla ones.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006M...1?qid=1431526053&sr=8-1&pi=SL75_QL70&keywords=double+barrel+trailer+ramp+assist
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GlynnC · May 13, 2015

Might be interested in the metal rollers! Love the Gorilla Lift!
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Mowingtexas · May 13, 2015

dieselss said:
We had these. Replaced those gorilla ones.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006M...1?qid=1431526053&sr=8-1&pi=SL75_QL70&keywords=double+barrel+trailer+ramp+assist
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oooooh I like the Idea of that. I may still consider just replacing my rollers with these stainless steel if the price comes back decent.

BUMP. Anyone else want to replace their rollers let me know so I can make this order of 20! (I only need 8)

Curtis Avery · May 13, 2015

I'm interested in eight or possibly taking half. Let me know the price.

Jacksoncpollock · May 14, 2015

Mowingtexas said:
Just finally found a machine shop that will replicate these rollers without an order of a million units. They do however want me to buy at least 20 or 30. Anyone interested in beefing up thier lift gate system let me know. I am awaiting a price on them but they should be pretty hard core, made out of stainless steel.

I would absolutely be interested in purchasing these metal rollers. As many as you have extra. Please let me know how i can go about paying you for them and getting them shipped. Thanks!

Jackson
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GlynnC · May 15, 2015

Mowingtexas said:
Just finally found a machine shop that will replicate these rollers without an order of a million units. They do however want me to buy at least 20 or 30. Anyone interested in beefing up thier lift gate system let me know. I am awaiting a price on them but they should be pretty hard core, made out of stainless steel.

Looks like you have enough of us interested--let us know!!
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Mowingtexas · May 15, 2015

Ok I will try them again today to see if they have come up with a price and time frame. Let you know what I find out!

Mowingtexas · May 15, 2015

GlynnC said:
Looks like you have enough of us interested--let us know!!
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OUCH! The first bid came back at $27.50 EACH! I have six on my trailer so that's $165 for me.

I submitted the dimensions to about 8 different machine shops so we'll see what else comes up.

I really need to rectify my ramp issue so I would probably pay that if I had to, especially since buying new plastic ones will cost me $90 and will wear out by the end of the spring.

Mowingtexas · May 16, 2015

OK second quote was much better but we have to use at least 70 rollers! I need 8, who wants the other 62?

$9.75 EACH. I think we should order them, who wants to go in on them? I'll have to know that at least 40 rollers are sold and paid for before I shell out $700 for this!

Any takers??

AVS Lawns · May 16, 2015

Why not pull open a grainger or a fastenal catalog and find the metal version of the roller they use? I am 100000000% sure the gorilla lift rollers are an off the shelf part from grainger or one of the other big Parts houses.

I doubt highly it's a one off made just for them.
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RodneyK · May 16, 2015

I've had my gorilla for three years. No roller issues. Burning thru them that fast I am wondering if it is installed at a distance from the end of the rail that is causing too much weight/stress on them. Just a thought.

GlynnC · May 16, 2015

Mowingtexas said:
OK second quote was much better but we have to use at least 70 rollers! I need 8, who wants the other 62?

$9.75 EACH. I think we should order them, who wants to go in on them? I'll have to know that at least 40 rollers are sold and paid for before I shell out $700 for this!

Any takers??

I'll take 4.
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Mowingtexas · May 23, 2015

I'm still on this, but haven't had time to research the possibility (as suggested) of these rollers already being made available by Grainger supply or other similar companies. I will try and do that soon and update with what I find. Thanks guys!

Mowingtexas · Jun 9, 2015

ha HA!

After much time and searching I have found them for $7.50 each with a minimum order of only 10!!

It has been suggested that they be made from brass to keep the cables from wearing pre-maturely. Anyone want any please let me know and I'll order them. I am getting 8 pieces myself. I thought it might be best to put a private listing on ebay and share the link so I can get paid in advance but you have a more secure way of buying than just sending money. I can put the listing up for sale in pairs and you can specify how many pairs you would like.

Thanks!

GlynnC · Jun 9, 2015

I need a Total of 4 (2 pairs). Just let me know how to handle payment to you. Thanks for your efforts.
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LOVE the gorilla lift, HATE the plastic rollers?

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