Garage Door Torsion Spring Replacement

If one spring is broken on your torsion system we highly recommend replacing both springs.

Garage door torsion spring replacement. Test the spring by lifting the door about 3 feet. Wider and taller doors found in warehouses and commercial facilities use larger torsion springs. We want your business but not at the expense of your well being. Lubricate the spring with garage door lubricant then remove the clamp from the garage door.

You could also damage property. This video also teaches you how to tell the difference in a left hand wound or right hand wound spring so that you order the correct replacement torsion spring if you are only replacing one. Most standard residential torsion systems have two torsion springs one on the right and left. If you have any questions about which garage door torsion spring is the right size please watch our how to measure torsion springs video by clicking the link.

Two p730 springs one on each side of the door can handle a 90 lbs. Over the past 40 to 50 years the most common type of spring installed on new garage door builds is the torsion spring. Door with an initial tension of 110 lbs. Prime line gd 52238 torsion spring winding rods the only tools recommended for adjusting or replacing garage door tension springs 1 2 diameter x 16 long round steel rods pack of 2 25 offers from 8 96.

Choose the i d wire size length and material type of your replacement garage door torsion spring and go directly to the product you need. Spring dimensions inside diameter 1 3 4 2 2 5 8 3 3 4 5 1 4 6. Torsion springs are more common for heavier garage door installations think taller insulated windowed wooden garage doors. The left spring is right hand wound rhw and the right spring is left hand wound lhw.

Replacing garage door torsion springs is dangerous because the springs are under tension. Doing the job right is your responsibility. If you do not use the right tools and follow safe procedures you could lose hands limbs or even your life. If the door remains in place the replacement was a.

Plug end extension spring is a spring replacement for 1 piece tilt up canopy style garage doors. Install new or use this pair of left install new or use this pair of left and right wound torsion springs to replace broken sectional garage door torsion springs.