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re: Garage door Torsion Springs
Posted on 11/2/14 at 3:40 pm to djangochained
Posted on 11/2/14 at 3:40 pm to djangochained
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Im high as a kite, this is probably the best idea
I would say you are making the right decsion...
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Posted on 11/2/14 at 3:49 pm to Spankum
I have a 40 year old manual garage door on a back yard storage building. The bottom roller came out of the track and it look simple enough to take out two bolts and put the roller back in the track. I took out the 1st bolt no problem. 2nd bolt also held a cable attached to the spring I didn't notice. Holy bolt and bracket sling shot from hell when I took out that bolt. 
Scared the crap out of me but did no damage and got it fixed.
Scared the crap out of me but did no damage and got it fixed.
Posted on 11/2/14 at 4:36 pm to weadjust
I replaced mine two months ago...
Got the part on ebay for 32.00.
Spent 20 minutes on youtube learning how to change it.
No special tools. The two bars came with the spring. Only other thing I need was a 5/6 wrench.
For a $32 part and about 1 hour total time (including youtube)I got mine change.
Not hard to do....
Got the part on ebay for 32.00.
Spent 20 minutes on youtube learning how to change it.
No special tools. The two bars came with the spring. Only other thing I need was a 5/6 wrench.
For a $32 part and about 1 hour total time (including youtube)I got mine change.
Not hard to do....
Posted on 11/2/14 at 4:45 pm to djangochained
That's nuts! I used to repair these every day and we charged a 100.00-125.00. Depending on payment type. A lot of companies scam people into replacing all sorts of shite. i.e bearing plates , hinges, drums, cables, etcetera. Tell then ducks you just want the spring replaced. Also they can put 1 spring up instead of 2 but won't tell you that either
Posted on 11/3/14 at 7:25 am to djangochained
try not to get yourself killed or maimed
Posted on 11/3/14 at 8:46 am to djangochained
Overhead Door replaced mine a while back for $90 parts and labor.
Posted on 11/3/14 at 8:57 am to Polar Pop
I just installed my garage door and the springs were the hardest thing to do physically. I bought 1/2" rod and cut it into 12" sections. It's just an awkward thing to do because you're at the top of a ladder and having to pull or push this spring 30-40 quarter turns. You have to be pretty strong to handle it unless there's something I missed.
Garage door works like a champ, though.
Garage door works like a champ, though.
Posted on 11/3/14 at 8:59 am to Coon
I've seen severe hand injuries (amputations) from attempting to save a few bucks on these things. Hire someone.
Posted on 11/3/14 at 9:03 am to djangochained
The twisting kind?
You may be better off safety wise and money wise, buying a kit to switch to hanging springs. And yes they make them for really heavy garages.
If the twisting torsion springs, you will need a helper and a solid steel rod to fit into the holding holes. That spring is a bitch, and when I was helping my grandpa do it years and years ago, the anchor cable broke loose and hit him in the head. Scarred me for life on those things
You may be better off safety wise and money wise, buying a kit to switch to hanging springs. And yes they make them for really heavy garages.
If the twisting torsion springs, you will need a helper and a solid steel rod to fit into the holding holes. That spring is a bitch, and when I was helping my grandpa do it years and years ago, the anchor cable broke loose and hit him in the head. Scarred me for life on those things
Posted on 11/3/14 at 9:04 am to SG_Geaux
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CAUTION! Replacing garage door torsion springs is dangerous because the springs are under tension. If you do not use the right tools and follow safe procedures, you could lose hands, limbs or even your life. You could also damage property. We want your business, but not at the expense of your well being. Doing the job right is your responsibility. If you have any doubts about your ability to safely change your springs, we recommend you hire a professional to repair your garage door. Safety First! Then work.
I was clueless about this. I took down my garage door apparatus when I converted the garage to a game room. I remember that I was just a few turns of the wrench away from letting that thing go, and for some reason I posted a question about it on a message board. People said I was a few seconds away from losing my face.
This post was edited on 11/3/14 at 9:06 am
Posted on 11/3/14 at 9:12 am to djangochained
I paid a pro to replace mine.. Those springs can be nasty business if not handled properly.
Posted on 11/3/14 at 9:13 am to SG_Geaux
I don't know enough about garage doors I guess, but when we installed an opener, we took the springs off completely. Would springs be needed with an opener?
I thought the opener opened the door as is. I know we had no springs, because when there was no power you had to pull that red cord and the door would be a pain to lift up.
Strange. I saw a new construction with the torsion springs like that and it didn't click. I always associated those with old houses.
I'm probably about to find out that the OT deems hanging springs trashy.
I thought the opener opened the door as is. I know we had no springs, because when there was no power you had to pull that red cord and the door would be a pain to lift up.
Strange. I saw a new construction with the torsion springs like that and it didn't click. I always associated those with old houses.
I'm probably about to find out that the OT deems hanging springs trashy.
Posted on 11/3/14 at 9:54 am to Napoleon
I know a girl who tried, and she basically severed her wrist. Cut to the bone.
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