Can the Enclosed Trailer Ramp Spring # 362SA6 be Trimmed Down Shorter

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My trailer is a 5x8 so the 67 inch will be to long. Can it be trimmed to fit? Thanks

asked by: Willie B

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Yes, you can trim down the length of the Enclosed Trailer Ramp Spring # 362SA6 as needed.

The installation instructions for this product are recommended for individuals who have experience winding torsion springs. If you have not worked with a torsion spring system before, we recommend contacting a local garage door company to install this system.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 6' Wide Enclosed Trailer part #362SA6 is designed for 38" to 69" wide trailer doors so this is what you'll want to use. The bar will actually be trimmed to fit your exact width.

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Answer 2

The spring with the black cable drum should always be mounted to your LEFT, standing on the inside of the trailer looking out. This is very important for proper operation. Dual spring systems, like #ERS160D96, have a red-coned and a black-coned…

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Answer 3

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 4

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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Hey Scott you will need to get the width of your ramp as well as the weight of the ramp to pick out what you'd need. For example the part #M394FR is for 8 foot wide ramps and has a weight capacity of 185 lb. I attached a link to all of the…

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In order to properly weigh your door to figure out the correct spring you only need to find the weight when the ramp door is down. Assuming you weighed your door without spring assist, you can use the 74 lb measurement. Typically, you use a scale…

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Answer 7

To convert the WFCO WF-8955PEC to be lithium compatible you'd need the part #PD4655V and you'd be set. This fits in the panel without any modifications.

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Answer 8

The Ramp Door Spring #M354FR is our closest setup for your cargo trailer door. This system is rated for a 120lb door so you will be able to add a Transition Plate #e32JR as well to your door which will make loading cargo using a dolly or hand truck…

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I believe you're referring to the #RS16933LH spring, is that correct? These springs aren't meant for an enclosed trailer with a ramp door, they're meant for the very heavy steel ramps you'd typically see on the back of…

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Answer 10

Normally the trailer ramp springs like the #362SA5 attach to the inside of the top of a trailer door like the picture I attached shows. In the picture you can also see how it attaches to the ramp as well.

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Answer 11

For enclosed trailer ramp/doors the best option is the style of spring that mounts to the top of the rear door frame and pulls the ramp up like the Enclosed Trailer Ramp Spring #362SA6. The Gorilla Lift you mentioned only works on utility trailer…

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