Recommended Ramp Door Spring for a 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer

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Looking for a rear door spring

asked by: Martin G

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We have quite a few options Marvin! The Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer item # M386FR you were looking at, is designed for trailer doors 94-3/8"- 95-3/8" wide. It comes with all mounting hardware and brackets, has a 230 lbs capacity, and 150" cable.

How wide is your trailer's ramp door and what kind of trailer do you have?

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expert reply by: Jerred H

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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

We have a replacement breakaway switch that uses two wires like with the Hopkins part #HM20010. For situations like yours where the pin needs to be replaced it's just easiest to go with an all new switch that comes with a plunger that fits it.…

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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 5

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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Answer 6

Hey Allen, welcome back! For the Kodiak 225 calipers with 10-inch rotors, mount the calipers behind the axle on both axles. That's the standard installation and is how Kodiak designed the brackets to be used. Looking at the trailer from the…

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Answer 7

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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