Setting Tension Garage Door Springs

The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily.

Setting tension garage door springs.

You can do this by opening the door all the way and propping it up with a ladder. Both the winding and stationary cones are professionally installed for safe operation. To adjust your garage door s side mounted springs first open your door fully and secure it in place with a c clamp below the bottom roller. Install a vertical two by four brace at the outer edge of the door to prevent the door from falling.

Cre8tive hardware 6 pack black plastic. Plug end extension spring is a p528 28 in. Two p528 springs one on each side of the door can handle a 105 lbs. Dura lift 0 225 in x 2 in left and right wound 2 pack red steel garage door torsion spring.

With an extension spring door the goal is to take all the tension off the door before you even think about touching a spring. Once your garage door is secured remove the spring hook from the track hanger which will allow you to move the hook and adjust the spring s tension. The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door. This is accomplished by opening the garage door as fully as possible until it hits the stop bolt on the track.

This video is for guidance only we will gladly undertake garage door repairs in manchester and stockport for you call us today 01663 749007 or visit www hi. Plug end extension spring is a holmes spring replacement for heavier 1 piece tilt up canopy style garage doors. For pricing and availability. You must release the tension on the garage door springs before attempting adjustment or replacement.

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. Door with an initial tension of 165 lbs. Cre8tive hardware 6 pack black plastic garage door decorative magnetic hinge and handle set. There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door.