Never been down this "road" before so I am looking for some input from those that have.

What is the best type of tilt-bed trailer lift-assist (shock type or spring type) and where'd you get it from?

(I'm working with a steel Karavan double trailer w/ a galvanized salt shield on it)

Thanks for your input!

SWRules


P.S. Merry Christmas to all! :christmas:

i have the shock type works good. can get the kit for $35 to $40 got mine from jr graham

:christmas: You might want to look at this

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-Spring-...1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-Spring-Lift-Kit-for-Snowmobile-Trailer_W0QQitemZ130061757890QQihZ003QQcategoryZ67 55QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Thanks for your input guys.... :thumbsup:

I just ordered the spring set-up from JR Graham, and when I get it installed will let you know how well it works.

Thanks again!

Duane


SWRules

I did the gas strut on my Karavan with a 2/3 aluminum top. Works fine three years later.

I did the gas strut on my Karavan with a 2/3 aluminum top. Works fine three years later.[/b]


Do the Doo, where did you get your set-up from?
(just in case I am not happy with what I've ordered) :unsure:
And thanks for your input! :thumbsup:

Duane

Thanks for your input guys.... :thumbsup:

I just ordered the spring set-up from JR Graham, and when I get it installed will let you know how well it works.

Thanks again!

Duane
SWRules[/b]


I received the Raise Rite springs from JR Graham 2 days after I ordered them, thumbs up to them for the super-fast shipping!

Installation instructions were amusing to me, as it stated that it'd be easiest to install this set up with the trailer upside down. :crazy: (that wasn't an option as far as I was concerned since the salt-shield is on the trailer already)
With the trailer in the garage, I lifted the front (as in tilt mode), wrapped an axle strap from the race car hauler around the center beam, hooked that to the chain-hoist, and commenced to pretty much standing the trailer on it's rear end. (allowing the tongue to remain free to dangle)
I had to drill two 3/8" holes in the tongue rail (for the spring ends to go into), and zip to the local hardware store for a 8" grade 5 bolt, which replaces the factory pivot bolt. (the kit comes with a 9" bolt, which is for a tongue that is 3" in width. (my karavan has a 2" wide X 3" high tongue)
Other than that the installation was pretty simple, and I can now tilt the trailer VERY easily, and it stays tilted nicely.
Thus far I am completely satisfied w/ this set-up.... :thumbsup:

I received the Raise Rite springs from JR Graham 2 days after I ordered them, thumbs up to them for the super-fast shipping!

Installation instructions were amusing to me, as it stated that it'd be easiest to install this set up with the trailer upside down. :crazy: (that wasn't an option as far as I was concerned since the salt-shield is on the trailer already)
With the trailer in the garage, I lifted the front (as in tilt mode), wrapped an axle strap from the race car hauler around the center beam, hooked that to the chain-hoist, and commenced to pretty much standing the trailer on it's rear end. (allowing the tongue to remain free to dangle)
I had to drill two 3/8" holes in the tongue rail (for the spring ends to go into), and zip to the local hardware store for a 8" grade 5 bolt, which replaces the factory pivot bolt. (the kit comes with a 9" bolt, which is for a tongue that is 3" in width. (my karavan has a 2" wide X 3" high tongue)
Other than that the installation was pretty simple, and I can now tilt the trailer VERY easily, and it stays tilted nicely.
Thus far I am completely satisfied w/ this set-up.... :thumbsup:[/b]
Good deal Duane.. :thumbsup: Hope it works out good for you.

Snow4

Good deal Duane.. :thumbsup: Hope it works out good for you.

Snow4[/b]


Thanks Snow4, I hope it does too! :wink:

May have to test load a few times with the 4-wheeler since we still don't have any snow....[attachment=32017:crying_guy.gif]