Manufacturer | Hopkins Manufacturing |
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Brand | Go Gear |
Item Weight | 1.6 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 32.75 x 6.31 x 0.5 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | EASYLIFT |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer Part Number | EASYLIFT |
OEM Part Number | EASYLIFT |
Go Gear EASYLIFT Tailgate Easylift
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Brand | Go Gear |
Color | Black |
Installation Type | Screw-In |
About this item
- Never struggle again to lift or lower your tailgate
- A torsion bar for your tailgate
- Manufactured of hardened spring steel
- Easily installs in 20 minutes, For use on most full size pickup trucks
- Chevy - All Full Size Models 1989-2006 & Silverado 2007 (Classic), GMC- All Full Size Models 1989-2006 & Sierra 2007 (Classic), Dodge- All Full Size Models 1994-2009, Ford - All Full Size Models 1984-2004 & 2004 F-150 Heritage 'Except Super Crew', F-150, Toyota Tundra (2004-2007)
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Product Description
For all of us who are constantly on the go, staying organized turns out to be very difficult. Go Gear, by Hopkins Manufacturing, provides an innovative, high quality line of storage and organization solutions to help you manage your clutter. Whether it’s locating a spot to hold your mobile phone or keeping bags of groceries from rolling around in the trunk, Go Gear provides the right solution. The Go Gear Tailgate EasyLift is the best truck accessory you will ever own and removes 80% of your tailgate's weight.
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ASIN | B000CMHVJO |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #237,086 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive) #514 in Truck Beds & Tailgates |
Date First Available | July 7, 2004 |
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Customers like the ease of installation using the door closer. They mention that it works well, is effective, and easy to install. Customers also appreciate the ease and speed of removal, saying that it makes the tailgate much easier to raise and lower. They say that it's easy enough to close with one finger and that it is well worth the money.
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Customers like the ease of installation using the door closer. They say it works great, the concept is easy enough to make the tailgate easier to open and close, and the installation took less than 20 minutes from start to finish. The product comes with an easy-to-use template, and customers couldn't believe how easy it made the tail gate to handle.
"...Well worth the money.Installation took less than 20 minutes from start to finish for me. I am a very handy person...." Read more
"...It was quickly evident that this type of assist was affordable and easy to install, however it only aided in lowering the tailgate,and did nothing..." Read more
"...For no more than it cost and it's easy as it was to install it was definitely worth every penny. I would recommend if your mechanically inclined." Read more
"...Cons:- requires a little handy skill and some tools (a drill, 3/8" twist drill bit) and some paint if you want to protect the metal after...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the door closer. They mention that it is simple, elegant, and effective. Some say that the device works perfectly once installed and that the included template works well.
"...This is going to depend on the weight of your tailgate. Works like a charm on my heavy 04 Dodge Ram 1500 tailgate...." Read more
"...Great product! Two fingers to lower AND lift the tailgate at a very affordable price." Read more
"...All three EasyLift devices have worked perfectly since then, occasionally surprising folks who have closed my tailgate...." Read more
"...It really does function quite well...." Read more
Customers find the door closer easy to use. They mention it makes the tailgate much easier to raise and lower, making it a breeze. Some say the product makes it possible to lift and lower the heavy tailgates with a single finger. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease of use of the product.
"Definitely recommend this purchase! It makes the tailgate much easier to raise and lower. Well worth the money...." Read more
"...Once installed, the EasyLift performed as advertised. It makes the tailgate MUCH easier to lift; my two helpers were both amazed...." Read more
"...was correct for the hole locations, and the tailgate now lowers and raises very easily...." Read more
"Tailgate is easier to lift. Pickup is a 2004 dodge ram 3500. Just read the instructions carefully and watch a video on how to install it." Read more
Customers find the door closer easy to operate. They mention that it makes closing the tailgate a snap, and is a pleasure to close and open. Installation is straight forward, and the product is significantly lighter.
"...It seemed an easy enough concept to make the tailgate easier to open and close. The "close" was the deal breaker. This is a torsion bar...." Read more
"...It takes a considerable amount of weight off it and allows for one-handed operation without a struggle, and I wish I'd had this installed years ago...." Read more
"...Closes easier than the $65,000 Silverado I just test drove that is equipped with lift assist. 03 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4x4 Crew here. Awesome product...." Read more
"...My tailgate is very light now. Very easy to open and close. I have a 2002 GMC Sierra." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the door closer. They mention that it is well worth the money, has good instructions, and the template was right on the money. Some say that the product is easy to install and does exactly what it says it does. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...It makes the tailgate much easier to raise and lower. Well worth the money...." Read more
"...It was quickly evident that this type of assist was affordable and easy to install, however it only aided in lowering the tailgate,and did nothing..." Read more
"...The combination of a reasonable price and a large, lasting benefit make this product an easy "buy" decision...." Read more
"...it cost and it's easy as it was to install it was definitely worth every penny. I would recommend if your mechanically inclined." Read more
Customers like the weight of the door closer. For example, they say it makes the tailgate light enough that their disabled wife could lower and lift it, and it relieves most of the weight. That said, some say it also lightens the drop when you open the tail gate. Overall, most are happy with the product's weight.
"...Pleasant surprise was even when lowering the gate, the weight is substantially less, but not so much that the latch can be undone and just let the..." Read more
"...The wife is happy.The EasyLift works great and relieves most of the weight of the tailgate." Read more
"...It takes a considerable amount of weight off it and allows for one-handed operation without a struggle, and I wish I'd had this installed years ago...." Read more
"...found this gizmo drilled 2 holes and installed it and wow tailgate is light as a feather like one of those plastic ones on a new truck...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the assistance provided by the door closer. They say it's a great addition to their truck, an excellent idea for a heavy tailgate lifting, and a handy product. Some mention that the installation was a bit tough. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...This is a great addition to my truck. I did this at a campground this weekend, I can't tell you how many people came over to check it out...." Read more
"...Very reasonable purchase price, excellent idea for a heavy tailgate lifting operation." Read more
"...GET A BUDDY TO HELP maneuver the tailgate. BEST modification for ANY truck. People will remember the experience of closing your tailgate!..." Read more
"This device is the greatest invention ever for a tailgate...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the door closer. Some mention that it has a good, straight forward design that works great, and is discreet. However, others say that it works but has a poor finish and poor quality metal used.
"...The Template is okay but why not just use the actual bar to mark your holes...." Read more
"...a phone call to Hopkins due to the supplied template not agreeing with his bed construction...." Read more
"This is an ingenious, wonderful product...." Read more
"...Otherwise a simple basic design that works amazing well." Read more
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Installation took less than 20 minutes from start to finish for me. I am a very handy person. Some say installation can be done with one person. I am sure this is true, however I highly recommend two fairly strong individuals to maneuver the tailgate and one more person to guide the EASYLIFT bar into place. You will only need the helpers for maybe 5 minutes. This will be safer for you and you will be less likely to damage your truck.
The written instructions were more complex than the actual process in my opinion. The Template is okay but why not just use the actual bar to mark your holes. Quicker, easier, and more accurate (Do read the information provided on the template!). Hold the bar in place as shown in the picture - even with the top of the pivot point on the tail gate and mark your hole. Some have complained about a grinding noise when opening or closing the tailgate. Just make sure the EASYLIFT bar is not rubbing the edge when you mark your spot to drill hole A. Insert the EASYLIFT into hole A as described in the instructions AND THEN mark hole B. Be sure to look at the template to determine how close to the edge you should drill for your truck (Dodge, Chevy, Ford, etc.).
This is the time when you should really get two helpers to remove the tailgate. Drill hole B. Partially insert the rod and have your helpers rotate the tailgate according to instructions as you guide the rod in all the way to the mark on the bar. Don't force it. (A few reviewers recommend inserting the bar at point B first and then point A after marking and drilling the holes. I can see this being easier and you may want to consider it.) A little patients and a few minutes (and two helpers) will get you to the sweet spot. This is the only tricky part in the entire installation. Make one final check to ensure your marks at hole A and B are still properly aligned as you reinstall the tailgate.
Many reviews address the one finger claim or the tailgate not fully lowering. This is going to depend on the weight of your tailgate. Works like a charm on my heavy 04 Dodge Ram 1500 tailgate. Maybe not a one finger job but no more than two fingers for me.
As it says in the instructions, and videos, you need two people and maybe even three to complete a safe installation. However after watching the videos and planning each step in advance, I was able to do it by myself. Here"s how. I backed my truck half way into the garage. Because I have a couple of exposed rafter beams, I secured two pieces of nylon rope to them, separated by the width of the tailgate, and attached a hook to the end of each at about eye level. I then took two pieces of chain (from an old swag type hanging light fixture} hung them from the hooks, and opened the other ends to make another hook, that fit into existing holes on each side of the tailgate. I was now able to completely maneuver the tailgate, simply by lifting either end up or down, as I adjusted the chain on the top hook, never having to bear the whole weight. I also put a couple of plastic trash containers (with small pieces of plywood as tops) against the rear bumper. I stood between them and was easily able to remove and lower the gate flat.
Drilling the holes with the provided template was very straightforward and simple, Now, could I maneuver the gate back into place while trying to insert the end into the hole on the gate bottom. It took two attempts. So here's a tip, regardless of how many people you use. The Easylift rod inserted into the gate hole will have a tendency to hang up and not let you shift the gate to the left a couple of inches to properly seat it. So after you drill the hole, with the gate still off the truck lying flat. insert the proper end into the hole, rotate and maneuver it around the bends in the rod to the designated mark, and flat against bottom of the gate. Now you'll understand why this can be tricky if your doing the same thing while holding weight and angling the gate. Now grasp the other end of the rod and pull out away from the bottom of the gate to about a 45 degree angle. This will bend one side of the hole outward, the other side inward, and shape the opening so the rod slips in easily and pivots without getting hung up. So on my second attempt after doing this---total success!
On re-installing the gate, by easily moving the chain up and down on the hooks, I found that having the left side way up, the right side way down (45 degrees?) and the middle about 6" above the bed it was easy to push the rod into the hole, lower the ends while shifting the gate to the left to engage the pivot post.
After completing the installation, I was just as amazed as all the other reviewers. Great product! Two fingers to lower AND lift the tailgate at a very affordable price.
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