Single Garage Door Torsion Spring

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Single garage door torsion spring.

Pair of 8 garage door cable for torsion springs by national 4 7 out of 5 stars 474. 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. Torsion springs extension springs and other garage door hardware can cause serious injury or death if not handled and installed properly. 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.

Garage door in many cases will dictate how many springs are needed for your garage door if the garage door is a single car door either 8 7 or 8 8 made of aluminum or other lightweight material then it will. Professional installation is recommended. Torsion spring inside diameter and overall length in many cases the inside diameter of the torsion spring will be indicated on the stationary cone in between the two springs at the midpoint of the door. If the spring breaks near the stationary cone a large portion of the spring spins loose with the winding cone secured to the shaft.

Many manufacturers have cut costs by using a single spring on a double wide 16 steel garage door. If you cannot find the size. All dura lift springs meet the dasma standard rating of 10 000 plus door open and close cycles. Both the winding and stationary cones are professionally installed for safe operation.

2 means the inside diameter is two inches etc. 1 75 means the inside diameter is 1 inches. A problem with the spring tension could cause the door to open or close unevenly improperly or at the wrong speed and adjusting the springs will likely solve the problem. Do not attempt to install springs or hardware yourself unless you have the proper tools reasonable mechanical aptitude and experience and upper arm strength.

Buying garage door torsion springs at american garage door supply we can help make overhead garage door repairs even easier with our full line of torsion springs. Other problems frequently ensue when a single spring is used on a double car garage door. Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease. Begin by turning the spring up 1 4 turn until it meets resistance.

First the weight of the. Require only one spring. 70 99 78 99 5. At this point you will wind the springs.