Installing Garage Door Springs On Tailgate

If you have not worked with a torsion spring system before we strongly recommend contacting a local garage door company to install this system.

Installing garage door springs on tailgate.

Here are 5 costly garage door mistakes you do not want to make. Pull on the cable until the extension spring lies above the track. Winding a torsion spring with a screw driver. Grab the cable at a point that is about three inches from the slot on the track where the s hook used to be.

Pull the end of the cable to the outside of the garage door toward the front as shown. There are two types of garage door springs. The doors with two springs are easy to replace. A pair of new springs cost about 25.

One consists of the part we used for the spring about 2 3 of the leafspring. Having heard the horror stories associated with diy torsion spring replacements i was concerned about my ability to tackle my garage door repair on my own. Some people try to wind a garage door torsion spring themselves. The torque involved in winding the spring can be extremely dangerous.

Replacing garage door springs isn t a very difficult job but it takes time especially if this is the first time you ve done it. The time it takes to find and get the right spring and tools for the job the time you need to learn more about doors and multiple choices and finally the time and a good helper to replace the springs. 5 common diy garage door spring mistakes. The other consists of a short section from the other side with the bushing and 1 3 of spring to be welded to the gate any leftover length is just scrap.

It may be useful to vise grip the cable here. A few years back i narrowly avoided being hit by a spring that snapped. Release the tension on side mounted extension springs by lifting the door and locking it in place on each side with a pair of locking pliers. A recipe for disaster.

Tie the extension spring to the roller track then detach the cable from the bottom bracket with a pair of pliers. In this video you ll learn how to spot and replace a garage door extension spring. Keep in mind that installation of this product is recommended for individuals who have experience winding torsion springs. You may want to think twice before replacing your garage door spring yourself.