Garage Door Spring Adjustment Tool

Extension springs 2 pack are made of spring steel and designed to be mounted perpendicular above the horizontal track of the garage door.

Garage door spring adjustment tool.

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. The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily. Retest the door balance as you did in step 1. The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door.

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. There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door. Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger. They stretch to provide lifting power for the garage door.

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 tension springs 18 length 1 2 dia. The overbuilt 130 lbs. This is accomplished by opening the garage door as fully as possible until it hits the stop bolt on the track. 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.

You must release the tension on the garage door springs before attempting adjustment or replacement. If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments. 1 24 of 391 results for tools home improvement. Garage door torsion spring dura lift 250 x 2 x 33 torsion garage springs gold left right wound 4 6 out of 5 stars 25.

If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket. Hold the garage door in this position by attaching a c clamp to the track at a point below the lowest door roller wheel. If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole.