Looking for Ramp Spring for 2025 Freedom Car Hauler

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I have a 2025 Freedom 18 car hauler and I need the replacement lift for the ramp gate. It is 8 wide I need the complete package with cables, bar and springs Thank you, David Kent

asked by: David R

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Hey David, is the car hauler an enclosed trailer with an overhead ramp spring setup? Based on what you described that's what I believe you have and would need a ramp spring setup like the # M394FR.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Jameson C.

12/1/2025

Hey David, how did things go with the ramp spring setup for your Freedom 18 car hauler? Did the dual-spring kit fit the 8-foot width the way you needed? Your update could make it easier for others working on similar trailers.

Answer 1

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 2

Hey Michael, I went down to the warehouse to get the measurements. The cable drums on that M-3 #M386FR spring system are 4 inches in diameter and 2 3/8 inches in width. The exact width isn’t specified because they’re designed to slide and adjust on…

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Answer 3

The spring capacity of the torsion style ramps springs like the part #M394FR that you mentioned is how much lifting strength it is capable of if adjusted for it. This spring has a 185 lb capacity but could have a lower tension used if that's too…

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Yes. The Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer #M394FR fits 67-3/4" to 95" wide trailer doors. Your door with the brackets 81" apart falls in this range, so this spring will work well for you.

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Answer 5

Hello Chad, thanks for reaching out. Adding a conventional ramp door spring system will definitely help when raising and lowering your ramp door. I definitely recommend doing with a dual spring for maximum support. You will just want to measure your…

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Answer 6

The cables with the Conventional Ramp Door Springs like part #M394FR are attached to the door via anchor brackets which are included with the kit. I have attached below the excerpt from the install instructions below which goes over the cable…

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Answer 7

I would think the 185 lb spring would work best like the part #M394FR that you referenced. 185 lbs would feel really hard to pick up off the ground so I would assume this would be right at the correct capacity to make sure your ramp is easy to pick…

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Answer 8

We have an 8 foot ramp door spring that has dual torsion springs like you asked about with the part #M394FR. This is the hand wound torsion style spring you mentioned.

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Answer 9

Hey Boyd! Yes, the Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer #M386FR will work with your 95" wide ramp door. This is designed for enclosed trailer doors 94-3/8"- 95-3/8" wide so you fall into that range. It has a…

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Answer 10

It is possible to add a second spring and this will help some with the added weight but the best option would be to purchase a new dual set. The second spring is really just an additional cable for security. The new dual set allows you to get a…

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Answer 11

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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