handy people who build or fix their lorries

trojanpony

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I'm looking for ideas as I have no idea about anything technical!

My 3.5 ton van went for a new floor and ramp but the garage replaced the ramp with heavier wood plus put some extra metal into the frame to reinforce it. At a guess it is 30 to 40 kgs heavier and now I can barely lift it!

Its a side ramp with two large underslung springs. When I told the garage they said they could put gas lifters on but it would be expensive. It's a very old box and I don't have lots of money so I'm after your ideas for cheaper solutions please!
 

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I am not sure how it works but my old lorry had a very heavy ramp and a mechanic tightened them and it was much easier. Someone else may come on with more idea of how to do it, Juno has built a lorry, he has just changed his name and I cant remember the new one, so may be able to advise.
 
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