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
I've learned in life that my primary goal
is to serve as a bad example
_______________________________________________
Shop-talk@autox.team.net
Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
Suggested annual donation $12.96
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
|