Can Enclosed Trailer Ramp Spring # CB250D96SHD be Cut Down for an 88 inch Wide Ramp Door

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Enclosed Trailer Ramp Spring - Dual, 96inch Wide Item # CB250D96SHD Can this spring assembly be cut down to work for an 88inch door?

asked by: Mike B

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Yes the Enclosed Trailer Ramp Spring # CB250D96SHD that you referenced can be cut down to 88 inches if needed. The minimum length is 80 inches.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer - Dual Spring - 230-lb Capacity #362SA8HD cables have a length of 150".

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Answer 2

The Enclosed Trailer Ramp Spring #CB250D96SHD has a 250 lb capacity and can be used on heavier trailer doors like what you have. If only one side of your spring is broke this would replace both sides. The installation instructions for this product…

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Answer 3

Yes, you can trim down the 96 inch long ramp spring #CB250D96SHD to work in an 89 inch space. I have linked a video review of this spring for you. This spring has a minimum length of 80 inches. Please note: The installation instructions for this…

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Answer 4

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.

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Answer 5

The closest ramp spring we have to what you have is the part #CB250D96SHD that you referenced which is slightly larger than your current setup but could still be made to work. It can be cut down to a minimum length of 80 inches. We strongly recommend…

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Answer 6

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…

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Answer 7

The Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer #362SA8207 is 96" wide, 4-7/8" tall and 7-1/2" deep when mounted above the trailer door. The entire assembly weighs 30lbs and is rated for 150lbs lift capacity. The…

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Answer 8

You won't need to obtain the weight of the entire door, just the un-hinged side. You'll want to find the amount of weight you'll need to overcome to easily lift the door. You could use an old bathroom scale, place some blocking on it, and…

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

Thank you for providing the specs for the suspension components that you already have. Correct hanger spacing really depends on the components being used such as springs, hangers and equalizers. Most of the hanger spacing dimensions that we have are…

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Answer 11

To find the load capacity for your axle you should look on the trailer VIN plate or sticker that lists the VIN number. The weight rating of the axle should be listed on that same plate or sticker. Also, the axle could have a tag or plate on it that…

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Answer 12

Well shackle length is mainly based on the height difference between the front and rear hangers. The rear hanger normally doesn't hang as low as the front so that the shackle can offset the difference and add the ability to move. What is the…

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