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Here's the link I posted in the OP. https://www.nueratrailerparts.com/ramp-spring-right-hand-3-4.html
How big are your ramp hinges? I have some 1.25 inch diameter springs that I ordered by mistake when I was first developing the idea. I think they're for the "Big Tex" line of trailers. You...
This is why I love this place... The innovation is amazing. I like all three ideas for the ends. I think a welded tube would be my choice. Though for the average non-welder the loom would be good if you don't mind a nut on the inside tailgate. I might go with rubber at the moment, just...
I'm interested, just because I'm going to put them on the side panels next. what I liked about these in particular was they're common enough to get more.
Yeah, it was a reflex action... wanting to get the spring ends not to stick out. I changed my mind on it (now for a second reason), because it's one cotter pin and I can remove the whole assembly, which makes for versatility/serviceability.
Thanks for the advice guys! I'm already looking on CL now. Take a look at the video link (now above). Fully down is more like 90%, but can fully compress to flat with very little extra effort.
As much as I love the feel of a good workout, and don't mind herniating myself on the regular, I started looking for ways to help ease the pain of lifting the tailgate. It was actually a combo of that, and forgetting to latch and having the thing slam down in traffic (when you look back and...