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  • How to Identify Right Versus Left Trailer Ramp Springs
  • The right and left trailer ramp springs # RS16933RH and # RS16933LH will install on the passenger and driver sides of your trailer ramp, respectively. Usually right hand springs will have a painted end for identification while left springs do not.
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  • Recommended Suspension Enhancement for a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
  • Both the SumoSprings # CSS-1125R and Air Lift # AL60810 will help with the sag you are experiencing, however, I prefer the Air Lift # AL60810. This has to do with the adjustability of the air bags. These can be deflated to 5 psi, making them feel nearly, if not completely, non existent. This will keep the ride quality as close to stock as possible when not towing. They can then be ramped up to 35 psi, giving them very good support when you are towing. Though the SumoSprings # CSS-1125R...
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  • Can I Get A Car Ramp Without A Hook On The End
  • The only ramps we offer without hooks that can load your 1979 Chevrolet Corvette that are close to 12' are the Race Ramps Trailer Loading Assist Ramps - 11" Lift - 136-7/8" Long - Qty 2, part # RR-TR-11-2. Instead of hooks, they have a lip for the transport ramp to rest upon. Unfortunately, the Gen-Y Hitch Aluminum Loading Ramp Set - 144" Long x 15" Wide - 8,000 lbs, part # GH54FR, is not available without the hook. I have included a product description link and a video review link below.
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  • Comparing Thule EasyFold XT and Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Racks for 50 lb Specialized Como 4.0 E-Bike
  • Great questions! I can really tell that you've been looking into this. I will address all of your questions in order to help keep things organized, but first I'd like to throw all of the part numbers in a list to make things easier to read: Thule EasyFold XT - # TH903202 Extra-Long Loading Ramp - # TH933402 Kuat NV 2.0 Gunmetal Gray - # NV12G Kuat NV 2.0 Metallic Black - # NV12B Kuat NV 2.0 Base Matte Black - # BA12B (no integrated bike repair stand) Access Ramp - # ANVBRB I will start...
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  • Comparing etrailer Motorcycle Carrier and Ultra-Fab Dirt Bike Carrier
  • The etrailer Motorcycle Carrier # e98873 and Ultra-Fab Dirt Bike Carrier # UF48-979033 do have very similar designs as they are both intended to carry a motorcycle up to 500lbs. The both will fit a 2" receiver and include a ramp for easier loading and unloading. The etrailer Motorcycle Carrier # e98873 is the one I prefer as it has the outer tie down points, and the 40" diamond plate ramp. For me the longer, smooth ramp will make it easier to move the bike up and down the ramp. This carrier...
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  • Reese Steadi-Flex And Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems Comparison
  • Both of the weight distribution systems, part # RP66560 and part # EQ37120ET you asked about will do a great job for you. They are similar in tongue and weight capacity at 12,000-lbs for towing capacity and 1,200-lbs for tongue weight capacity. Both feature sway control and use clamp-on no-drill brackets. Both of these systems will allow you to back up with the bars attached and will work with surge brakes. The SteadiFlex system uses brake pad material in the sway brackets, where the...
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  • Comparison of Yakima OnRamp and Swagman E-Spec Bike Racks for Lectric 2.0 E-Bikes
  • The big difference between the Yakima # Y36FR OnRamp and the Swagman # S94FR E-Spec is how the rack grasps the bike frames and the fact that the Yakima OnRamp features an on-board ramp that makes loading the bikes much easier. The E-Spec has a 70 lb per bike capacity, while the OnRamp's capacity is 66 lb per bike. The E-Spec has ratcheting hooks that can be ran down to grab the frame top tube or an adapter bar like # 64005 while the OnRamp grabs the bike by the seat post tube, which fits...
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  • Trailer Lighting Needed for Loading a Boat onto a Trailer In the Dark
  • The Optronics Transit LED Backup Light, part # BUL90CB would be a brighter light than the Optronics Sealed, Oval LED Trailer Utility Light, part # BUL78CB. It would work great for a lighting up the area behind your boat trailer for loading a boat in the dark. The # BUL90CB is also a submersible light which means it has a sealed, waterproof housing and lens. This will be be a good feature since you are using this light on the back of a boat trailer that will be backing down a boat ramp....
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  • Value of Replacing Load Range B Tires on Older 3-Motorcycle Trailer With Load Range C Tires
  • Replacing your original Load Range B trailer tires on your 3-motorcycle trailer with higher weight- and pressure-rated Load Range C tires will not result in additional stress to your trailer axle or suspension. It is also unlikely to alter the ride quality of the loaded trailer to any degree that would be noticeable. Generally the various components in a trailer (tires,wheels, hubs, axles) are selected to have common or similar ratings; altering one component in a system will not increase...
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  • Comparing Roadmaster Tow Dolly Models
  • We only have the one Roadmaster tow dolly, # RM-2050-1. It has the following specs: Overall length:136" Overall width: at narrow axle position: 93.5"; at wide axle position: 101.5" Weight: 620 lbs. Maximum vehicle wt.: 4,250 lbs. Trailer ball size: 2" Tires: ST205-75 R14 radial Maximum tread width: at ramps narrow position: 68"; at ramps wide position: 76" The other one, RM3477, has the following specs: Overall length:121" Overall width: at wide axle position: 102"; Height at fenders:...
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  • Which Piano Hinge will Work the Best on a Trailers Ramp Extension
  • Determining between piano hinges, # H300 3 Inch Wide Steel 6 Ft Long or # SH200 2 Inch Wide Stainless Steel Hinge 6 Ft Long, depends what features you find more important for your application. The # H300 hinge will be stronger in that it is an inch wider than the # SH200. Plus, the extra width will allow for more surface area on the hinge to mount to the trailer making for a stronger hinge. However, if weather conditions are a concern, the # SH200 is made of stainless steel. The stainless...
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  • Comparing The Thule EasyFold XT And Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Racks
  • E-Bike batteries can not be installed on the bikes while hauling them on a bike rack for both weight and safety reasons. If anyone rear ended you the batteries could be damaged and cause a fire. The Hollywood Racks Sport Rider you referenced has been discontinued and replaced with the Sport Rider SE # HLY74FR, which would still fit the 1-1/4" class 2 receiver hitch opening and has an 80lb per bike capacity. Depending on if your frame is step through or not you may also need a frame adapter...
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  • Which Spindle Height of Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension for Car Trailer
  • The drop spindle model you mentioned, part # A35RD545E would be used over the straight spindle model, part # A35RS545E if you wanted a lower deck height on your car trailer. Since you are most likely already using ramps, I cannot see how you would benefit from further lowering the trailer deck height. The straight spindle model would place your spindle center about 4 inches below the mounting surface of the unloaded trailer. The drop spindle model would place the spindle center about 1/4...
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  • Trailer Hitch Carrier Recommendation for a Vespa GTS 250
  • The etrailer Motorcycle Carrier w/ Ramp for 2" Hitch - 76" Long - Steel - 500 lbs # e98873, is an excellent option. It has a weight capacity of 500 lbs and when paired with the Class IV hitch on your Jeep Grand Cherokee, you should have no problem carrying your Vespa. It was designed for motorcycles, dirt bikes, e-bikes, mopeds and scooters. I've attached video reviews of this carrier for you to check out.
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  • Comparing 4.80-12 and 5.30-12 Trailer Tires For a Boat Trailer
  • Both the Taskmaster 4.80R12 Radial Trailer Tire # TT48012C and Taskmaster 5.30R12 Radial Trailer Tire # TT53012C will work well for long distance trips with their radial construction. They are both designed to fit a 12" x 4" wheel so you can change to the larger size as long as you have the necessary tire clearance. The 5.30R12 is 21.57" in diameter and 5.39" wide, while the 4.80R12 is 20.63" in diameter and 4.84" wide. Do remember as this is a boat trailer the higher you raise it with...
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  • Comparing SumoSprings Solo and Rebel Helper Springs For a 2019 Ford F-150
  • The 3,000lb SumoSprings Rebel Custom Helper Springs # SS95QR will provide more support to reduce the amount of sag that you are having with your dump trailer. Both the Rebel and 1,500lb SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs # SSR-117-47 will perform similarly when your vehicle is not loaded or hauling your trailer. This is due to the progressive tension of the springs. The springs will start off softer and progressively become more stiff as the spring compresses. With your trailer...
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  • Slipper Springs vs. Double Eye Springs, Would Either Cause Severe Alignment Problems
  • Both slipper springs and double eye springs will work just as well as the other as long as they are rated for the weight of the trailer. Typically slipper springs are seen more on the heavier capacity trailers. The issue you are having would not have anything to do with your leaf spring style. You either have worn out suspension components on your trailer or the axle/spindle/hub has serious problems that need to be addressed. I would recommend you either examine everything I just mentioned...
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  • How to Correctly Choose Replacement Leaf Springs When Multiple Options Are Available At My Capacity
  • The number of leafs on the spring doesn't affect the durability or strength of the leaf spring, so there really isn't a difference between the 6-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,500-lb Trailer Axles - 26" Long # e27SR and the 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 4,000-lb Trailer Axles - 25-1/4" Long # e57SR in that respect. There is a difference in the height of the spring stack and the length, which is where you would want to focus when choosing the correct replacement springs for your trailer. You'll...
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  • What is Difference Between Tow Pro Elite and Liberty Redarc Brake Controllers
  • The Redarc Tow Pro Elite # RED44FR has both the proportional mode and time-delayed mode whereas the Redarc Tow Pro Liberty # RED24FR just has the much preferred proportional mode. This allows it to cost a little less. Basically it's the best portion of the Elite without the less frequently used time-delayed feature. Proportional means that it can sense you are pressing the truck brakes and then apply a similar amount of braking power on the trailer brakes whereas time-delayed means it...
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  • Are Radius End And Flat End Slipper Springs For A Trailer Interchangeable?
  • The only difference between the Flat and Radius end slipper springs is the shape of the end of the spring with the radius having an arch and the flat being flat as you can see in the included pictures of the Radius End # SP-179275 and Flat End # e29SR. The springs are interchangeable but you will want to make sure that the length from the center of the spring eye to the end of the spring is the same, and make sure the spring matches the axle rating of the axle on your trailer.
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