How to Correctly Position Ramp Door Spring for Installation
Question:
Carla The unit has right and left marked on the torsion springs but not the black or red on the pulley wheels. Does right go on driver side of trailer or curb side? I don't want to install and find the orientation wrong when I set the springs. Many thanks
asked by: Roger K
Helpful Expert Reply:
The spring with the black cable drum should always be mounted to your LEFT, standing on the inside of the trailer looking out. This is very important for proper operation. Dual spring systems, like # ERS160D96, have a red-coned and a black-coned spring so pay close attention to the colors.
If the system is mounted upside down, the spring will grow in diameter when the system is wound. If the system is mounted properly, the springs should grow in length. You should be able to see the springs go down the tube they are mounted on as each spring is wound.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer - Dual Spring - 160-lb Capacity
- Trailer Ramp Springs
- Dual Ramp Spring
- Conventional
- 160 lb Capacity
- 94 Inch Wide Spring
- 96 Inch Wide Doors
- Steel
- M-3 and Associates
more information >
Continue Researching
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Shop: Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer - Dual Spring - 160-lb Capacity
- Shop: Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer - Dual Spring - 230-lb Capacity
- Shop: Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 7' Wide Enclosed Trailer - Dual Spring - 120-lb Capacity
- Shop: Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer - Dual Spring - 120-lb Capacity
- Search Results: trailer door springs
- Shop: B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
- Q&A: How to Weigh a Cargo Ramp Door for a Replacement Spring
- Search Results: rim
- Shop: etrailer Electric Trailer Jack - A-Frame - 18" Lift - 5,000 lbs
- Video: Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer Spec Review
- Q&A: Trailer Hitch For 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
- Shop: Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 6' Wide Enclosed Trailer - Single Spring - 80-lb Capacity
- Search Results: ramp torsion springs
- Search Results: drum
- Search Results: rv step
- Search Results: torsion spring
- Search Results: trailer leaf springs
- Video: Let’s Check Out the Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer
- Video: B and W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Underbed Kit Installation - 2022 Ram 3500
- Video: Feature Review Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 5' Wide Enclosed Trailer
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Q&A: Pictures for Showing How Trailer Ramp Springs Attach to Enclosed Trailers
- Q&A: Replacement Master Cylinder for Titan Model 10 Actuator on 1999 Prestige Trailer
- Q&A: Does Rack Em Ladder Rack RA-28 Have Full Weight Capacity When Used at Full Length
- Video: Ultimate Overview of the Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer
- Video: Feature Review Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer
- Video: Complete Breakdown of the Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer
- Q&A: Recommended Replacement Spring for a Conventional Ramp Door Spring for an Enclosed Trailer
on Trailer Ramp Springs
Roger
4/9/2020
Carla The unit has right and left marked on the torsion springs but not the black or red on the pulley wheels. Does right go on driver side of trailer or curb side? I don't want to install and find the orientation wrong when I set the springs. Many thanks