What is the Length of Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer Cables

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How long are the cables?

asked by: Chester

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Expert Reply:

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

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

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 2

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…

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Answer 3

The spring capacity for the ramp door spring will need to meet or exceed the weight of the door. If you have a 195 lb door then the closest option we have that will be able to lift this is the Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed…

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Answer 4

The Conventional Ramp Door Springs like part #362SA8HD are covered under a one year warranty which covers you from any manufactures defects. It would be hard to estimate lifespan as use, maintenance, and installation will all play a role.

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Answer 5

I would be happy to help! Since the ramp door on your 8' wide race trailer weighs in roughly 200lbs I recommend the #362SA8HD which works with ramp doors up to 230lbs so it will offer plenty of assistance to raise your door. Lastly we strongly…

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Answer 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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Answer 11

When installing a spring assist on your 8.5 foot wide trailer I recommend The Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8 foot Wide Enclosed Trailer - Dual Spring - 250-lb Capacity #CB250D96SHD. This will work for you 8-1/2 foot because of where the springs…

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Answer 12

The way you weighed your ramp door is an accurate way to do so. Yours weighing 154 lbs would be an accurate figure to use when picking out a ramp. The part #ERS160D96 would work well for this as it has a capacity of 160 lbs which would work great…

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