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8-in Zinc Gate extension spring

Ratings & Reviews for Hillman 8-in Zinc Gate extension spring

4.6
225
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 4.6 out of 5
227 Reviews


93% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise these springs for durability, reliability, and seamless performance across diverse applications. Most report successful replacements with phrases like "worked perfectly" and "works like a charm," particularly for gates, recliners, screen doors, and outdoor equipment. Many appreciate the easy installation and correct sizing, with looped ends eliminating extra hardware needs. Reviewers commend the sturdy, well-made construction and chrome-like finish resisting weathering. The versatility impresses customers who use them for attic doors, dishwashers, and specialized equipment. A few note tension occasionally runs slightly weak for heavy gates or requires manual bending, but these isolated concerns are vastly outweighed by strong satisfaction and repeat purchases.

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227 Customer Reviews

They're gate latches. Pretty straight forward.

Would Recommend

Well, they're gate latches. So....

May 6, 2026
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Great

Would Recommend

Bought to keep kids out of the garage. Worked perfectly!

May 3, 2026
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Good quality

Would Recommend

Best price - perfect fit - easy use or instal

May 2, 2026
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Hooks

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Hooks

April 30, 2026
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Poor communication

Going on 2 months and I still don't have new carpet. I mentioned that I was selling my house and the carpet install is the hold up.

April 28, 2026
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Works like a chart

Would Recommend

Works like a charm

April 27, 2026
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Granddaughter

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Practical for safety

April 25, 2026
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It gets the job done. Nice and sturdy

Would Recommend

Perfect for the job. Wish it came in black.

April 22, 2026
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new

Would Recommend

perfect

April 22, 2026
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Harder to install then expected

Would Not Recommend

Easy to install - but oddly difficult to get just right so they latch easily. Had to keep messing with them until they were just right.

April 20, 2026
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Worked good

Needed for a project

April 19, 2026
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Worked great and good price

Would Recommend

Great price

April 16, 2026
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