WEKIS Fence Gate Kit Gate Hardware, 2 Set Anti Sag Gate Kit Gate Frame Cornor Brackets Kit with Self Closing Gate Springs Hings Latchs for Outdoor Garden Backyard Wooden Fence Deck Porch Gate

Why I reached for this gate kit

My backyard gate had started dragging on the pavers, and a second, wider gate by the driveway was slowly racking out of square. I wanted a hardware solution that would both stiffen the frames and keep the gates closing securely without me babysitting them. The WEKIS gate kit checked the right boxes on paper: corner brackets to keep the frame square, separate hinge brackets so I wasn’t locked into a specific post width, and self-closing springs to make the latch automatic. It comes as a two-pack, which I used on a 36-inch cedar picket gate and a 48-inch privacy gate built with 2x4s.

After a few weeks of daily use and some October storms, here’s how it performed.

What’s in the box

Each kit includes:
- Two hinge brackets (gate and post sides)
- Four heavy-gauge corner brackets
- A gravity-style latch with a steel bar and pull ring
- A self-closing spring
- A full set of screws in two lengths

Everything is powder-coated black and feels sturdier than typical strap hinge kits. The brackets are genuinely thick steel—closer to structural braces than decorative hardware—and the finish is even with clean edges.

Installation experience

The install is more about layout than complexity. If you’re comfortable squaring a frame and hanging a door, you won’t need a pro. My sequence:

1. Build or true the gate frame. I dry-fit the 2x4s on sawhorses, checked squareness with a tape (measuring diagonals), then locked the corners with the included brackets. Because the brackets are substantial, they do the job of a diagonal brace in preventing racking. If your boards are bowed, do your straightening before the brackets go on.

2. Attach hinges to the gate. I predrilled to avoid splitting and used the longer screws where the brackets meet end grain. The hardware tolerances are forgiving, but accurate pilot holes make everything draw tight.

3. Mount to the post. I used scrap blocks under the gate to establish a consistent bottom gap and set a small reveal along the latch side. The separated hinge/post brackets make this easy, especially when your post is thicker or offset from the gate frame.

4. Fit the latch. The included bar drops into the latch body cleanly. I set mine so the pull ring hangs through to the street side for convenience, then added a padlock through the latch for security at night.

5. Set the spring. This is the only part that benefits from a dry run. The spring needs to be oriented so its closing force pulls the gate toward the latch. I started with light tension and added a turn until it would reliably close against wind without slamming.

Total time per gate was about 45–60 minutes with a helper during the hinge/post mounting. The kit includes plenty of screws, but I swapped several critical fasteners for exterior-grade Torx deck screws for faster driving and a bit more bite in old wood.

Design and build quality

The standout here is the separation of hinge brackets from the corner brackets. A lot of anti-sag kits tie hinge and brace together, which limits where you can place the hinge relative to your post and can fight you if the post width doesn’t match the bracket spacing. This design leaves bracket placement independent, so you can build a perfectly square gate and then mount it to whatever post you have—4x4, 6x6, or something less standard.

The corner brackets themselves make a measurable difference. On my older gate, I removed a tired diagonal cable and installed the corner plates. The racking I’d been fighting disappeared, and the gate stayed square under its own weight. Combined with the heavy hinges, the assembly feels like one unit rather than a gate hanging off hardware.

The black powder coat has held up to rain without a hint of rust so far. The finish is consistent across pieces; no flaking or thin spots out of the box.

Performance in daily use

• Closing and latching: Once tensioned, the spring closes the gate with enough authority to engage the latch from a partially open position. I tuned it so it closes firmly but doesn’t slam—two full turns of preload did it for my lighter gate, three for the wider one.
• Self-locking: The latch design is the simple, reliable kind that captures the bar automatically. It’s not keyed, but it accepts a padlock. If you have pets or kids, the automatic close-and-catch is a quality-of-life improvement.
• Anti-sag: The squared frame and rigid brackets have kept both gates aligned, even after several wet days when the boards swelled a bit. No drag on the ground, no latch misalignment.
• Noise: The spring was a little creaky at first; a drop of oil on the coils and hinge pivot quieted it.

One note on the spring: orientation matters. On my first attempt I mounted it mirrored relative to the hinge side, and under load it tried to unwind itself. Flipping it and retensioning solved the issue immediately. If you’re unsure, temporarily clamp it in place and test the swing before final screws.

Fit, finish, and the small stuff

• Screws: The included screws are serviceable. I prefer Torx for speed and cam-out resistance, so I replaced some with exterior Torx. If you stick with the supplied screws, predrilling helps, especially into old or knotty 2x4s.
• Weight: This hardware is substantial. Add it to a fully boarded gate and you’re hanging real mass from your post. Make sure your post is sound and well set in concrete; rotten or loosely set posts will be your weak link.
• Aesthetics: The black hardware looks clean on natural cedar and painted pine. The corner brackets read as intentional rather than “repair,” which I appreciated on the street-facing gate.

Practical tips from my install

• Square first, fasten second. Measure diagonals and clamp the frame square before driving the corner bracket screws.
• Use the longer screws where loads are highest (hinges and into end grain). Keep the shorter ones for bracket-to-face connections.
• Shim for imperfect posts. The rigid brackets keep the gate square, which can highlight a crooked post. A thin shim behind the hinge plate can bring the swing in line without forcing a twist into the gate.
• Set spring tension last. Get the latch alignment perfect, then bring in the spring and add preload gradually until it closes reliably.

Where it fits best

This kit makes the most sense if:
- You’re building a new wooden gate using 2x4s or beefier stock and want it to stay square.
- You’re rehabbing a sagging gate and want a hardware-first fix.
- You need automatic closing for safety or convenience on backyard, garden, or driveway gates.

It’s less ideal if you need a keyed latch out of the box or if your posts aren’t structurally sound—no hardware kit will overcome a wobbly or rotted post.

What could be better

• Spring orientation guidance could be clearer. A simple diagram marking the closing direction would save a little trial and error.
• I’d like to see Torx-head screws included. They’re less fussy to drive and a better match for heavy-gauge hardware.
• The latch is functional but basic. It works well; just know it’s a gravity latch that you’ll padlock if you want real security.

The bottom line

The WEKIS gate kit does exactly what a good anti-sag system should: it keeps a wooden gate square, carries the load without complaint, and makes daily use easier with a reliable self-close and latch. The separated hinge and corner brackets give you flexibility during install and make it compatible with varied post widths. The steel is thick, the powder coat is durable, and the two-pack offers good value if you’ve got more than one gate to tackle.

I recommend this kit. It’s a sturdy, thoughtfully designed solution for wooden gates built from 2x4s and up, with enough adjustability to accommodate real-world posts and frames. Plan for its weight with solid posts, take a moment to orient and tension the spring correctly, and consider upgrading a few screws to Torx. Do that, and you’ll end up with a gate that hangs true, closes itself, and stays that way.