Ramp Spring Recommendation for a 33 inch Trailer Door Ramp

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Do you have a spring assist for a 33inch personnel door turned into a ramp, or can I cut the 66inch one to that length?

asked by: Kipp S

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Since you have such a skinny door I would recommend you get a spring assist like the Ramp Spring # 362SA4. This assembly can be cut down to 23-3/4 inches minimum so it will be a great fit for your custom ramp.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Normally the trailer ramp springs like the #362SA5 attach to the inside of the top of a trailer door like the picture I attached shows. In the picture you can also see how it attaches to the ramp as well.

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Answer 2

Yes, it will. You can add the Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 5' Wide Enclosed Trailer item #362SA5 to your enclosed trailer even though it didn't come with one. This fits a 32" to 56" wide trailer door. It measures 56" wide…

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Answer 3

To determine the correct weight springs you will need a scale to determine how much weight is on the door when it lays out on the ground. You will place the scale on the ground in the center of the landing path of the door edge. This will tell you…

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Answer 4

Trailer ramp door springs are generally chosen based on the inside width of the trailer where it will be installed. Also, ramp door springs such as #362SA6 can be trimmed down some if the length is too much for the trailer. This is the shortest…

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Answer 5

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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Answer 6

Hey Tim! The cable that comes with the Conventional Ramp Door Spring #362SA8207 can be ran over the top. I'm attaching a photo from a review someone sent in that has the cables ran this way for you to check out. Just curious why you're…

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Answer 7

In order to properly weigh your door to figure out the correct spring you only need to find the weight when the ramp door is down. You do not need to remove the door to find this weight. You will need a scale in order to measure the weight, a…

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Answer 8

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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Answer 9

That's a really good question and I do apologize for confusion on that. But the reason instructions aren't included with the Conventional ramp door spring part #362SA4 is because they aren't intended for the DIYer to install. It is…

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