Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer - Dual Spring - 250-lb Capacity

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• Choosing/Sizing the Correct Trailer Ramp Spring for a Ramp Door
  When selecting ramp springs for a trailer ramp, you will want to know the diameter of your hinge pin and how much space you have available in the hinge. A typical horse trailer or utility trailer ramp uses 3/4 inch hinge pins and would require two ramp springs with a 3/4 inch inner diameter. The ramp springs that we carry fit 1-1/2 inch diameter hinge pins and are designed for use with heavy-duty steel ramps like those on equipment trailers or car haulers. The spring slips over the hinge...
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• Ramp Spring Recommendation for 92 inch Wide that Weighs 200 lbs
  Your door is a little too narrow for the spring you mentioned but we do have a solution that is the correct size with the part # CB250D96SHD which has a 250 lb weight capacity and is for ramp doors that are between 80 and 96 inches in width.
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• Overhead Door Springs On Enclosed Trailer Frequently Breaking
  With your over head garage door springs frequently breaking you may not have the correct capacity springs for your door. We have kits that range from 80LBS # M374FR up to 250LBS # CB250D96SHD. The weight rating is not the door weight but the amount of force required to raise the door at any given point. The easiest way to check this is with a scale while raising the door. If you can tell me the weight you are seeing on a scale I can help find the correct system for your door. The Ramp...
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• How Long are the Ramp Door Cables On The Conventional Ramp Door Spring # CB250D96SHD Kit ?
  Yes, the 150" cable length is for each cable in the Conventional Ramp Door Spring # CB250D96SHD kit you were looking at.
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• Recommended Ramp Door Spring for a Spring with 82.5" Mounting Brackets and 89.75" Wheel Width
  We have a good solution but the Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer part # 362SA8HD does not have quite enough adjustment for you to be bale to make it work. It will only get down to 94-3/8". Instead the Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer part # CB250D96SHD is the way to go. This model can be adjusted all the way down to 80" which will work out really well with your setup.
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• Will the Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Assist Wpork With an Enclosed Trailer
  Unfortunately the Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist w/ Cable # GL1 you're looking at is only going to work with on utility trailer with raised bed rails, so it's not going to work with your CarMate enclosed trailer. Instead, you'd need to use a conventional spring like the Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer # CB250D96SHD which will work with enclosed trailers. You're just going to need to measure the distance between the mounting brackets and let...
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• How To Measure For Replacement Overhead Springs On A Trailer Door
  In order to measure the size of spring # CB250D96SHD your trailer ramp door needs, you'll want to take these measurements: Measure the springing weight, you can do this by taking down the weight of the ramp at the beginning of the spring cycle. This can be done by weighing the trailer door by placing a scale underneath the door with the spring assembly not attached. Next, you'll want to measure the distance from the top of the door to the end of the open door. This is a safety precaution...
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• Are Mounting Brackets on Enclosed Trailer Ramp Spring # CB250D96SHD Adjustable
  Yes, the mounting brackets on the Enclosed Trailer Ramp Spring, # CB250D96SHD, are adjustable so you should have no problem using the existing weld points on your trailer. Please keep in mind that the installation instructions for this product are recommended for individuals who have experience winding torsion springs. If you have not worked with a torsion spring system before, we recommend contacting a local garage door company to install this system.
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• Distance Between Strap Anchors for M3 Ramp Spring # CB250D96SHD
  You'll want to anchor the straps that the Enclosed Trailer Ramp Spring # CB250D96SHD uses on the ramp door right at about 80 inches in width. This is the distance between the reel centers of the ramp spring.
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• Ramp Spring Recommendation for Enclosed Trailer that is 8 Feet Wide
  For an 8 foot wide trailer you'd want to go with the ramp spring part # CB250D96SHD which is exactly 8 feet wide and will work great with a 7 foot wide ramp door.
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• Recommended Ramp Door Spring for 8 Foot Wide Enclosed Trailer
  You'll want to choose a spring that's the same width as the ramp door. I'm afraid that the # ERS120D81 you mentioned would be too narrow. You'd want to use #CB250D96SHD, which is 96 inches wide. You'll have to take about 2 inches off each side of the pipe, but this would be your best bet. We HIGHLY recommend having the spring installed by somebody who's experienced with torsion springs. Tensioning the spring is a dangerous job that shouldn't be undertaken by somebody who's not familiar...
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• Would Enclosed Trailer Ramp Spring # CB250D96SHD Be Rated High Enough for 92 x 74 inch Ramp
  The Enclosed Trailer Ramp Heavy Duty Spring - Dual, 96" Wide # CB250D96SHD is rated for doors up to 250 lbs. I'm confident your ramp won't weigh more than that unless you've added weight to it beyond the decking.
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• Recommended Ramp Door Spring Assist For A 8 Foot Trailer
  When installing a spring assist on your 8.5 foot wide trailer I recommend The Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8 foot Wide Enclosed Trailer - Dual Spring - 250-lb Capacity # CB250D96SHD. This will work for you 8-1/2 foot because of where the springs actually mount. This dual-spring setup lets you easily open and close the ramp door on your enclosed trailer and eliminates the risk of it freefalling. It will fit trailer doors between 80 inches to 96 inches wide. It has a sturdy steel construction...
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• How To Choose the Correct Dual Ramp Door Spring for an Enclosed Trailer
  In order to replace the ramp door spring on your enclosed trailer you will need to measure the distance between the mounting brackets. For example, the Enclosed Trailer Ramp Heavy Duty Spring part # CB250D96SHD has mounting brackets that can be adjusted to sit 80" - 96" apart. If you have mounting brackets outside of this range then please just let me know what that is so I can make sure your get the correct replacement ramp door spring.
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• Ramp Spring For Rear Door of 2015 Forest River Vengeance 5th Wheel Toy Hauler
  We do offer a ramp spring that would work for you. According to my research, your Forest River Vengeance Toy hauler is about 8-1/2 feet wide, which means that you'd need an 8 foot spring. The exact spring needed would depend on exactly how heavy the door is. We offer a 250 lb spring as part # CB250D96SHD, a 230 lb spring as part #362SA8HD, a 150 lb spring as part # 362SW81 or a 120 lb spring as part # M354FR. Ideally, you'd want to choose a spring with a capacity a bit less than the actual...
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• Replacement Drum and Cable for Trailer Ramp
  The Replacement Drum for M-3 Dual Ramp Springs - Right Hand # DRUM-M-3RH or the Replacement Drum for M-3 Dual Ramp Springs - Left Hand # DRUM-M-3LH is what you are seeking. You also want the Replacement Cables for Conventional Ramp Door Spring - 150" Long - Qty 2 # CAB1-8CB150 from the sounds of it.
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• Availability of Ramp Springs for a Car Hauler Trailer
  We have a couple different options that may work. But it is going to depend on the setup of your trailer which would be the best option. If you have an enclosed trailer an overhead ramp spring like the part # CB250D96SHD would be your best option. If instead the trailer is open and the ramps are on a 1-1/2 inch shaft you would instead want the part # RS16933RH. Feel free to email back with more details on your trailer. Pictures of the ramp area would be great too.
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• How are the Torsion Ramp Springs Weight Capacities Rated
  The weight capacity of the Enclosed Trailer Ramp Spring # CB250D96SHD that you referenced is the capacity of the spring as a whole. It wouldn't be listed as total ramp weight since the length of the ramp and hinge used would end up making that number hard to pin down. This assembly is rated for up to 250 lbs capacity.
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• How To Choose Correct Ramp Door Spring for a Nitro Toy Hauler Trailer
  The Conventional Ramp Door Spring part # CB250D96SHD is designed for a trailer door measuring 80" to 96" wide with a hinged weight up to 250 lbs. In order to confirm fit, you'll first need to measure your door end to end. Then, you'll need to find the hinged weight which is calculated by placing a scale on the ground in the center of the landing path of the door edge (no cables attached). If the weight is between 230-250 lbs per se then this would be a great option for you. If you have...
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• Can Enclosed Trailer Ramp Spring # CB250D96SHD be Cut Down for an 88 inch Wide Ramp Door
  Yes the Enclosed Trailer Ramp Spring # CB250D96SHD that you referenced can be cut down to 88 inches if needed. The minimum length is 80 inches.
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• Who Can Install the Trailer Ramp Spring part # CB250D96SHD
  The installation instructions for the Ramp Spring part # CB250D96SHD are recommended for individuals who have experience winding torsion springs. If you have not worked with a torsion spring system before, we recommend contacting a local garage door company to install this system. The installation instructions are included, but again they are recommended for individuals who have experience winding torsion springs.
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• Recommended Ramp Door Spring and Winch for Raising or Lowering
  The ramp doors will use a spring system like # CB250D96SHD. Then you can use a winch like Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch - Wire Rope - Hawse Fairlead - 3,400 lbs # BDW15017 to help raise and lower the door.
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• Choosing the Correct Ramp Springs for Enclosed Cargo Trailer
  The springs you mentioned are designed for use on ramps that you'd typically see on a heavy equipment trailer. They're way too stiff to be used on a trailer door. The correct springs for your application will depend on what you are using the ramp for and the width of the trailer. The Ramp Springs you are asking about are best used for heavyweight steel doors on a horse trailer or for an enclosed car trailer. If one man can lift the ramp, a more lightweight option like a torsion spring...
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• Where Is Door Bracket Mounted When Installing Enclosed Trailer Ramp Spring CB250D96SHD
  The # CB250D96SHD is designed to work with trailer ramp doors that open from the top and when fully opened create a ramp used for loading the trailer. The brackets that are attached to the door are typically placed at the top of the door(top of door when closed). The bar that has the springs and drums attached is mounted on the header above the door in the trailer just like a garage door spring assembly. If you are not accustomed to adjusting the springs on a system like the # CB250D96SHD...
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