Springs Give Tailgate Lift Assist
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Lifting the tailgate on his trailer has been much easier since Bern Smith added a couple of springs. Instead of purchasing expensive encased springs that cost $150 to $250, Smith bought two 1 1/2 by 13-in. extension springs ($30), two 20-in. lengths of porch swing chain ($5), two quick links ($5) and two U-bolts ($5) to create his tailgate assist.
“The springs are attached to the porch swing chain and the quick links allow you to adjust the tension on the springs by changing where it is hooked on the chain and remove the tailgate without undoing the U-bolts,” he says.
U-bolts hold the quick link (and chain) on the trailer frame and the springs on the tailgate.
“I have no more strained arms or shoulders,” Smith says. “The springs take the weight out of lifting the tailgate.”
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Bern Smith, Madison, Fla. (bernardsmith2016s@gmail.com).
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Springs Give Tailgate Lift Assist WAGONS/TRAILERS Accessories Lifting the tailgate on his trailer has been much easier since Bern Smith added a couple of springs Instead of purchasing expensive encased springs that cost $150 to $250 Smith bought two 1 1/2 by 13-in extension springs $30 two 20-in lengths of porch swing chain $5 two quick links $5 and two U-bolts $5 to create his tailgate assist “The springs are attached to the porch swing chain and the quick links allow you to adjust the tension on the springs by changing where it is hooked on the chain and remove the tailgate without undoing the U-bolts ” he says U-bolts hold the quick link and chain on the trailer frame and the springs on the tailgate “I have no more strained arms or shoulders ” Smith says “The springs take the weight out of lifting the tailgate ” Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Bern Smith Madison Fla bernardsmith2016s@gmail com
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