Garage Door Stretch Springs

Designed to accommodate easier garage door lifting.

Garage door stretch springs. Extension spring containment cables are available and recommended. Most extension springs for 7 foot high doors are 25 inches long with a 42 inch stretch. There are several types of garage door springs to consider when replacing them. 27 x 48 springs for 8 foot doors.

As you might expect longer springs tend to be used on taller garage doors. If you prefer a matching set we can convert a mismatched set to a matching set. If the garage door has two springs measure each spring individually. Most springs you have seen for garage doors can flex but most one piece doors have springs that are wound tight.

This extension spring is used on a seven foot garage door. Measure door the height. Premium 2pcs winding bars with non slip handle 1 2 inch in diameter x 18 inch in length used for garage door torsion spring. Step 1 determine springs id inside diameter.

The springs extend along the shaft and work by twisting as the garage door closes by means. Excellent customer service and quality workmanship that s what you can always expect when you call us for a garage door repair or new installation. For a complete list of garage door extension springs for 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 and 14 tall doors click here determine the door weight and door height. 3 springs are only sold in pairs.

Springs can be ganged for heavier doors. High doors 27 48 s all springs are sold in pairs. These springs are typically made of steel and mounted above the horizontal track of the garage door. 27 inches in length detached relaxed.

For an 8 foot high door the spring would be 28 inches long with a 48 inch stretch. If you use an extension spring with a different first number you need to adjust your cable length to achieve the necessary 10 percent of stretch when your door is open. Torsion springsare mounted on a stationary metal shaft located above and parallel to the top of the garage door frame. Garage springs are under an extreme amount of tension and either stretch or torque providing enough force to help you move the door.

The pull weight of an extension spring is determined by the color code found on the end of the spring. It has a 25 inch relaxed or compressed length and a 42 inch stretched length which is how far the spring should be stretched when the garage door is closed. Garage door extension springs stretch springs pair for 7 high door green national hardware n280 388 v7619 safety cable for extension springs in galvanized 2 pack 8 8 x 1 8. Once you know the total weight of your garage door using a bathroom scale for doors under 300 pounds you can use the chart below to see the color extension spring you need.

And dangerous old one piece doors can. Garage door extension springs stretch to provide lifting power for the door. With up to 96 inches of overall length when stretched. You can also always call us at 260 691 3822.