Replacement Ramp Springs for Horse Trailer

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on my 1985 SandS horse trailer the ramp torque springs are all broke. How do I replace them? they are 1/2inch x 53/4

asked by: Tim

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Horse trailers are enclosed, but they usually don't use the enclosed trailer ramp springs for the safety of the horses. They use smaller versions of our heavy-duty ramp springs. Unfortunately, we only carry the heavy-duty versions at this time, meant for heavy-duty steel ramps like those on equipment trailers or car haulers.

expert reply by: Chris O

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Answer 1

When choosing the slider you want to measure the outside front of box width including the flange. Then you need to select a slider that extends a minimum of 2-1/2 inches beyond each side of the box width. For example, the Black Solera Slider…

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Answer 2

Hi Cody, The Ramp Spring #RS16933RH is 7/16" thick.

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Answer 3

Hey Jack, thanks for reaching out. What I recommend for you are the Ramp Springs #M376FR for left hand and #M366FR for right hand side. These are 2K rated springs designed for a 1-1/2" shaft. They are 10" long overall.

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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

The Ramp Springs part #RS16933LH and #RS16933RH are designed for trailers just like what you have. The ramps will feel lighter as you raise and lower them but since there won't be tension when the are upright you can slide them in and out to…

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Answer 6

For the ramps of your load trail 20 ft trailer we have ramps springs like the part #RS16933RH for the right hand side and the #RS16933LH for the left hand side but your ramps would need to be on a 1-1/2 inch shaft for these to fit. Check out the…

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Answer 7

Heavy duty ramp springs #RS16933RH and #RS16933LH install on the hinge of the ramp. I have included a picture of what this looks like for you. Not all trailers are exactly the same but this should give you a general idea of how the springs install.

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Answer 8

That sounds like a very heavy duty trailer. For heavy duty trailers there are special ramp springs, #RS16933RH for right hand side and #RS16933LH for left hand side. They fit a 1-1/2 inch diameter shaft or hinge pin. We do not have a pin that large.…

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