Review of M-3 and Associates Trailer Ramp Springs - Dual Spring Ramp Door Spring - M386FR Video

Hey Paul, thanks for reaching out. The Conventional Ramp Door Spring #M386FR is really only for 8' wide trailers, but we do offer more customizable option for 7' doors. Take a look at the following: - Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8'…

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…

The Enclosed Trailer Ramp Heavy Duty Spring - Dual, 96" Wide #CB250D96SHD is rated for doors up to 250 lbs. I'm confident your ramp won't weigh more than that unless you've added weight to it beyond the decking.

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…

Hey Mike, The #IR29FR lock kit is not compatible to work with the B&W Pintle Hitch that you have. The pin diameters are different sizes and would not fit. The only kit we have that is confirmed to fit the B&W Pintle Hitch is the InfiniteRule…

Thanks for reaching out, Dennis! I recommend going with the 230 lb capacity Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer #362SA8HD for your application. Although I don't know the exact weight of your trailer door, according to…

Hey Rodney! Congrats on your new trailer! If you door weighs 250 lbs or less the Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer item #CB250D96SHD will perfectly. You'll just need to trim the shaft down to fit your trailer's…

To test the weight of your ramp door, you will want to get the door all the way down to the ground and then on a scale of some kind (a bathroom scale can be used for this if it's the only thing available). This will be when the door is at its…

For a 200 lb trailer ramp door we have the Conventional Ramp Door Spring part #362SA8HD which would work great as it has a 230 lb capacity. You'd need to have a professional wind it for you but it would easily work great for a 200 lb trailer ramp…

Heavy duty ramp springs #RS16933RH and #RS16933LH install on the hinge of the ramp. I have included a picture of what this looks like for you. Not all trailers are exactly the same but this should give you a general idea of how the springs install.

Self-adjusting brakes #AKEBRK-7-SA do not require that you travel in reverse for them to adjust. They can adjust themselves going forward or backward. Keep in mind that even self-adjusting brakes require 1 initial adjustment. You could just install…

There are options for you, and it really comes down to how much of the fabrication you are able to do yourself or if you are going to have to have someone do the work for you. The most cost effective way is reinforcing your double door and converting…