Troubleshooting Difficult to Raise/Lower Horse Trailer Ramp

Updated 11/04/2025 | Published 10/25/2025

Question:

Hi. I have a Hawk Balanced Ride bumper pull horse trailer. The rear ramp is ridiculously heavy. Would you be able to suggest anything for this, short of replacing the ramp? Thank you.

asked by: Teresa T

Expert Reply:

Hey Teresa, does the ramp have any type of spring assist built into it already? Is it possible that the hinge is in need of lubrication and that is what is making it feel heavy as the hinge is difficult to turn on the ramp?

expert reply by: Jameson C

Teresa T.

10/29/2025

It has springs. The trailer is less than a year old. It was just as heavy when I got it.

Jameson C.

10/29/2025

@TeresaT That makes sense. What type of spring does it have? Is it an overhead spring like a garage or a spring down by the hinge? If it's an overhead we can help for sure but if it's down in the hinge it would need to be a shaft that is 1-1/2 inch in diameter.

Terry

11/4/2025

@JamesonC The springs are down on the hinge of the ramp