Same idea
My Son and I came up with the same idea. Of using the ball socket on the trailer and use a fulcrum arm. Would just have to install an eyelet bolt on the front. Attach a cable to the arm to the eyelet hook bolt. And just pull it back until you get past the heavy part.
The problem I see with using the gas shocks is closing. To the point when you have to step on the bracket to latch it. I have enough hard time getting it to close and latch. The gas shocks would be fighting the force to close it.
The guy from Trickmytrailmanor has the best idea. He built a crane that attaches to his truck bed. Used a battery in the bed with a quick disconnect for the winch.
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