I think John is looking for a spring strength recomendtion, not a source there
for.....Or is my head stuck in my nether region again/still????
Tim
---- Pat Horne <pat@hornesystemstx.com> wrote:
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Around here garage doors worth their salt make their own springs and can
make any weight needed. Check with companies that install custom doors
and you should find a source for the spring you need.
Peace,
Pat
Thusly spake John Niolon, On 12/3/2010 4:17 PM:
> got a new trailer with a 6' ramp gate. I'm an old sissy and this gate is
> heavy. I looked at the gorilla lift assist systems but 200 bucks is a little
> high .. so I though I'd research building one
>
> the system is nothing but a piece of 2x2 tubing, a garage door spring, a cable
> and two rollers. I've ordered the rollers, got the tubing and cable but
> wondering on the spring. Garage door springs come in 10# increments from
> 50-160#s.
>
> what do you guys think would be the best to buy ??? It has to let the gate
> down easy and raise it easily... I know I can adjust it by moving the attach
> point of the cable to the gate and also I guess I could move the spring in
> the housing tube .... but what # spring to buy ??
>
> suggestions
>
> John
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> I've learned in life that my primary goal
> is to serve as a bad example
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