Overhead Ramp Spring for Use with 80 Lb Trailer Ramp

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Ive got a 6x10enclosed trailer the door was made for motorcycles its heavy would the 80# spring just one be enough its all I can do to pick it up and shut by my self should I go with 120# spring Im starting from nothing doesnt have any thing now Thanks Danny

asked by: Danny W

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If the weight you would be lifting is the weight of 80 lbs then yes you'd only need the part # M384FR to help lift it. This would have enough capacity and could be wound to basically make the ramp feel like its very light.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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The cables with the Conventional Ramp Door Springs like part #M394FR are attached to the door via anchor brackets which are included with the kit. I have attached below the excerpt from the install instructions below which goes over the cable…

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Yes. The Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer #M394FR fits 67-3/4" to 95" wide trailer doors. Your door with the brackets 81" apart falls in this range, so this spring will work well for you.

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The spring capacity of the torsion style ramps springs like the part #M394FR that you mentioned is how much lifting strength it is capable of if adjusted for it. This spring has a 185 lb capacity but could have a lower tension used if that's…

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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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If the weight you would be lifting is the weight of 80 lbs then yes you'd only need the part #M384FR to help lift it. This would have enough capacity and could be wound to basically make the ramp feel like its very light.

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For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Answer 7

Hey Lou, so the install of the Conventional Ramp Door Spring part #362SA7218 is something that should be done by someone who has experience winding garage springs. The amount of turns or preload will be the amount that gives you the correct amount of…

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Overhead Ramp Spring for Use with 80 Lb Trailer Ramp

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