Tailgate lift assembly

Details Tailgate lift assembly Tailgate lift assembly

1999-12-28

2000-10-03

Pape, Joseph D.

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

End gates

296 61, 414537, B60P 1267

Patent

active

061262234

ABSTRACT:
A tailgate lift assembly is described herein wherein the assembly is comprised of a housing which has retained therein a spring, the spring being connected to the tailgate by a cable. The cable extends from the spring through at least one roller for correct positioning thereof. The cable is biased due to the spring the tension of which is adjustable through the use of a tensioning mechanism such as a turnbuckle. The lift assembly may be integrated with the top of a trailer side rail or may be affixed thereto.

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