Garage Door Spring Adjustment Tools

The cable is attached to the door and runs to an s hook that attaches to the track support.

Garage door spring adjustment tools.

Door with an initial tension of 165 lbs. Plug end extension spring is a holmes spring replacement for heavier 1 piece tilt up canopy style garage doors. To make fine adjustments try adjusting the lifting cable instead of the spring. 5adjust the lift cable.

Ideal door overhead garage door 3 heavy duty steel pulley. If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments. Compare click to add item ideal door overhead garage door 7 extension spring to the compare list. 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.

There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door. Add to list click to add item ideal door overhead garage door 7 extension spring to your list. The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door. This will prevent the door from shooting up and breaking your nose when you wind the new springs during an overhead garage door repair.

Shipping add to cart. Also yank the cord and unplug the garage door opener before you start any garage door spring repair. 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. This video applies t.

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. 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 2 packs of winding rods with non slip rubber handle for torsion springs solid stainless steel metal winding bars hardware for adjusting or replacing. Plug end extension spring is a p528 28 in. Two p528 springs one on each side of the door can handle a 105 lbs.

With the door propped open take the s hook out of the support and tighten or loosen the cable as needed. Torsion springs must be adjusted with the door in the down position.