Garage Door Torsion Spring Adjustment Tool

Be sure to have all your tools inside before closing the door unless you have an alternate access door to the garage.

Garage door torsion spring adjustment tool. Wire x 2 in. Torsion spring winding rods is the only tool recommended to make torsion spring adjustments to balance the weight of a garage door. Garage door torsion spring winding rod are 0 47inch in. 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. 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. This is the first time the new door is being opened. The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door.

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. 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. Step 7 carefully test door function. L torsion springs in yellow left and right wound pair for sectional garage doors with 204 reviews and the dura lift 0 225 in.

Unlock the door slowly raise the door and prop it about halfway open. Torsion springs must be adjusted with the door in the down position. 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. If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments.

D x 27 in. There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door. On doors with two torsion springs each torsion spring should be wound the same number of turns. Wire x 2 in.

Failure to use these rods when replacing or adjusting torsion springs may result in personal injury and property damage dimensions. 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. D x 23 in. L torsion springs in red left and right wound pair for sectional garage doors with 198.