Do Left & Right Hand Trailer Springs Have to be Mounted on Left or Right Hand Sides

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It says left hand on the trailer ramp spring does it make a difference on the left or right side.?

asked by: Jay J

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Expert Reply:

You will indeed need to place the left hand ramp spring on the left hand side (the driver's side) and the right hand ramp spring on the right hand side (the passenger's side) in order for the springs to properly mount and wind. We do have both left hand and right hand springs so you will need to get one for each side:

- Left Hand Side: Ramp Spring # RS16933LH

- Right Hand Side: Ramp Spring # RS16933RH

I have added a link below to a video review of these springs for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

What's the diameter of the shaft where your current springs are installed? If they are 1-1/2 inches you could install the part #RS16933LH and #RS16933RH instead of what you have now and you'd have a much more powerful spring. But if the shaft…

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Answer 2

For your utility trailer the Redline Ramp Spring #RS16933RH (Right Hand) and #RS16933LH (Left Hand) that you were looking at should work really well, as long as their dimensions match your current setup. These springs are designed for a 1-1/2"…

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Answer 3

The heaviest set of springs that I have for ramp doors are the Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer part #CB250D96SHD which offers a 250 lb. capacity. This alone will likely not be enough for you. If in your design you can…

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Answer 4

We only carry the springs for those heavy duty style ramps. For the springs we have the Ramp Spring - 2K Torque for 1-1/2" Shaft - left hand #RS16933LH and corresponding right hand #RS16933RH. The other parts will need to be either straightened…

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Answer 5

For your 35 ft flatbed trailer I recommend the Redline Ramp Spring #RS16933LH for the left hand side, and #RS16933RH for the right hand side. These are designed to help lift the ramps on heavier trailers like yours. So long as the hinge pin is 1…

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Answer 6

Right hand side would refer to the passenger side of the trailer and the left hand side would be the driver side. The part #RS16933LH is the left side and the part #RS16933RH is the right hand side. Both of these would work great on a 1-1/2 inch…

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Answer 7

The ramp spring that we have that would be the closest to what you have is the part #CB250D96SHD that measures 96 inches from end to end and could be trimmed down if necessary. The mounting brackets are 80 inches apart. The installation instructions…

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Answer 8

If you have an interior rail to attach to, you could uses the Rack'Em Double Barrel Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist w/ Chain - 200 lbs #RA-27C. The only thing to consider with this is that the unit will be either right in front of or behind…

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Answer 9

A ramp door spring rated for 4k in/lbs of torque is going to offer more assistance than a ramp door spring rated for 2k in/lbs of torque. However, choosing the highest rated door spring available is not in your best interest. If the spring was rated…

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Answer 10

You wouldn't use a spring like #RS16933LH because it produces 2,000 foot pounds of torque and you would not be able to open the ramp. What I recommend is either the Rack'em Double Barrel tailgate assist, #RA-27C. The Double Barrel will reduce…

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Answer 11

Yes, the Ramp Spring part #RS16933LH for the left hand side and part #RS16933RH for the right hand side would work well with a 200 lb ramp. So long as the diameter of your shaft is 1-1/2" you will be good to go.

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Answer 12

The adapter shouldn't limit current and should only add resistance to the connection so that it senses more of a load on it. I'd check to see how your lights are all wired. If they are all wired in series where the ground is connecting to the…

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