Rear Ramp Door Spring Assist Maintenance

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Do you have to do anything to maintain these type of springs? I dont think the make is important but Mirage MXL 2017 car hauler, sorry no way to add pic

asked by: Greg

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The Enclosed Trailer Ramp Spring # CB250D96SHD are just like garage springs. There is nothing really required to maintain them other than visual inspection and light grease on the moving parts. If they lose tension or require cable maintenance, it is recommended to have a garage door professional do the work on them due to the high tension.

expert reply by: Jason S

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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…

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Happy to help James, thanks for reaching out! Choosing the right M-3 ramp door spring system really comes down to matching your specific trailer and door. The biggest factor is the weight of your ramp door. The spring system is designed to help lift…

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Thanks for your question, Dale! That’s actually a pretty smart way to use these springs. We do have a couple of higher-capacity options that may work better for a heavier shed door: - Part #M326FR – 6-1/2 ft. long and rated for 150 lbs - Part #M346FR…

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To install a 7-Way harness on your 2023 Ford Bronco without the towing package, you will need two separate wiring harnesses because they don't make just one that'll do the job. The first harness you'll need is the Curt T-Connector Vehicle…

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Hey Scott, yes each of the ends of the dual ramp springs like the part #M346FR that you referenced turn independently. How heavy is your tailgate?

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I'd go with a double spring personally, Scott. These are typically going to be used on more heavy duty applications like your enclosed trailer with a pretty heavy door. In order to get a proper replacement though, you'd need measure the width…

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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 -…

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The best thing you can do to eliminate those streaks is regularly clean your trailer because there just is not a way to re-route the condensation before it leaves streaks. The best way to do this is by using the Griot's Garage Rinseless Wash and…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Hi Kaleb, great question. I know combining air bags with a B and W Turnoverball hitch can be tricky, but there is a good option that works with your setup. With the B and W Turnoverball Hitch part #BWGNRK1108 on your 2002 Ford F250 4x4 long bed. One…

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