Replace Garage Door Torsion Spring Single Pair

Having a one spring garage door can sometimes cause problems in the future.

Replace garage door torsion spring single pair.

Do not attempt to install springs or hardware yourself unless you have the proper tools reasonable mechanical aptitude and experience and upper arm strength. You will be winding up on the torsion spring. The rate of wear and tear on the moving parts such as the cable is much higher in a one spring torsion kit. 59 99 78 99 4.

At this point you will wind the springs. Professional installation is recommended. Starting with our easy to use garage door torsion spring configuration tool below you can find almost any size replacement torsion spring quick easy. Garage door torsion springs 2 pair with a pair of winding bars coated torsion springs with a minimum of 10 000 cycles 0 207x2 x20 4 2 out of 5 stars 195.

In the long run it will be worth every penny. Torsion springs extension springs and other garage door hardware can cause serious injury or death if not handled and installed properly. Replace torsion garage door springs by following these steps. Once you have your torsion spring measurements and your garage door height go to our find my spring database and click on the convert from one spring to two tab.

Climb up on a sturdy ladder beside the winding cone at the end of the spring. Torsion springs can be very dangerous if they are improperly installed or mishandled because they are under tension. We have also listed the inch pounds per turn on each spring product page to help you select a spring that will balance your garage door properly. After entering your spring information you will see your old spring and then a pair of springs one left wind and one right wind that is compatable with your garage door.

It would not cost more than 10 to convert from one spring to two springs. Unplug the opener and clamp the garage door to the track so that the door cannot open when the tension is released on. Insert a winding bar available on. Many garage door servicemen mark the springs with chalk or paint but you can probably wind the springs in the time it would take me to explain how to read the marks.