Availability of Ramp Springs for a Car Hauler Trailer
Updated 02/17/2016 | Published 02/16/2016
Question:
The rear ramp door on my car hauler trailer is very heavy to lower and lift. Do you have door springs and a method of determining what spring rate I need to fix the issue? I purchased the trailer second hand and the previous owner added aluminum ramps attached to the door to assist with getting lowered racing cars in and out. Obviously this added weight to the door so the existing spring is under powered. Any assistance you may provide would be welcomed.
asked by: Erik
Expert Reply:
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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Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer - Dual Spring - 250-lb Capacity
- Trailer Ramp Springs
- Dual Ramp Spring
- Torsion Spring
- 150 Inch Cable
- 231 - 250 lbs
- Conventional Spring
- 6 Foot Wide Trailer
- 7 Foot Wide Trailer
- 8 Foot Wide Trailer
- 94 Inch Wide Spring
- M-3 and Associates
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