Replace Garage Door Torsion Spring Single Pair

2 pack 18 inch winding rods for torsion springs 0 5inch diameter steel winding bars for adjusting or replacing garage door tension springs with rubber handle.

Replace garage door torsion spring single pair.

Insert a winding bar available on. 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. Garage door torsion spring replacement 191 30 torsion spring replacement is a complex job which is best performed by a qualified trained and licensed professional. 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.

Do not attempt to install springs or hardware yourself unless you have the proper tools reasonable mechanical aptitude and experience and upper arm strength. Climb up on a sturdy ladder beside the winding cone at the end of the spring. 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.

The rate of wear and tear on the moving parts such as the cable is much higher in a one spring torsion kit. 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. Torsion springs can be very dangerous if they are improperly installed or mishandled because they are under tension.

Having a one spring garage door can sometimes cause problems in the future. Begin by turning the spring up 1 4 turn until it meets resistance. 59 99 78 99 4. Replace torsion garage door springs by following these steps.

At this point you will wind the springs. Professional installation is recommended. 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. 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.