Garage Door Torsion Spring Adjustment Tool

L torsion springs in red left and right wound pair for sectional garage doors with 198.

Garage door torsion spring adjustment tool.

Look for a reddish cone on the torsion spring. Do not attempt to install springs or hardware yourself unless you have the proper tools reasonable mechanical aptitude and experience and upper arm strength. To adjust torsion spring tension the door is locked in the down position. Garage door torsion springs 2 pair with non slip winding bars coated torsion springs with a minimum of 10 000 cycles 0 250x2 x29 4 2 out of 5 stars 194 74 99 74.

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. Premium 2pcs winding bars with non slip handle 1 2 inch in diameter x 18 inch in length used for garage door torsion spring 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. Torquewinder model t5518 has 1 2 diameter bars 18 long for easy handling.

With locking pliers clamped on the torsion tube winding bars are used to wind the springs tighter to increase tension. Professional installation is recommended. Wire x 2 in. Failure to use these rods when replacing or adjusting torsion springs may result in personal injury and property damage.

Tension is reduced by removing turns. This cone has notches in it that are used to adjust the tension in the torsion spring. Wire x 2 in. Some of the most reviewed garage door torsion springs are the dura lift 0 207 in.

Garage door spring winding bars 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. Easier to handle and safer to use than basic winding bars. D x 27 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 7 out of 5 stars 180 12 00 12 00 0 08 oz get it as soon as mon jul 20. Torsion spring winding rods is the only tool recommended to make torsion spring adjustments to balance the weight of a garage door. D x 23 in.