Garage Door Torsion Spring Adjustment Tool

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.

Garage door torsion spring adjustment tool.

On doors with two torsion springs each torsion spring should be wound the same number of turns. Torsion spring winding rods is the only tool recommended to make torsion spring adjustments to balance the weight of a garage door. D x 27 in. Wire x 2 in.

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 steel metal winding bars hardware for adjusting or replacing garage door. Garage door torsion spring winding rod are 0 47inch in. 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 4 6 out of 5 stars 257. There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door.

L torsion springs in red left and right wound pair for sectional garage doors with 198. The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily. Be sure to have all your tools inside before closing the door unless you have an alternate access door to the garage. Torsion springs must be adjusted with the door in the down position.

Wire x 2 in. Remove the locking pliers. The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door. Step 7 carefully test door function.

Some of the most reviewed garage door torsion springs are the dura lift 0 207 in. Adjustment to torsion springs can be dangerous because they must be adjusted with the door down and the spring under tension. Failure to use these rods when replacing or adjusting torsion springs may result in personal injury and property damage dimensions. If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments.

L torsion springs in yellow left and right wound pair for sectional garage doors with 204 reviews and the dura lift 0 225 in. 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. 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 4 6 out of 5 stars 235. This is the first time the new door is being opened.