Measuring Garage Door Torsion Springs

Torsion springs grow one coil in length with each turn of tension applied to them.

Measuring garage door torsion springs.

If there are multiple springs on your garage door we strongly recommend replacing both torsion springs. In order to order new garage door torsion springs you will need to measure as accurately as possible your current spring s and find the. Recent reviews by torsion spring customers. If you prefer a matching set we can convert a mismatched set to a matching set.

Install new or use this pair of left install new or use this pair of left and right wound torsion springs to replace broken sectional garage door torsion springs. If you need a new garage door torsion spring you will need to know what length you need to purchase. How to measure and order your replacement torsion springs posted on december 5 2018 by idc spring. Inside diameter 90 of doors have a 2 0 inside diameter 3.

We we offer a vast selection of wire and spring sizes and both left and right wind torsion. Updated may 14th 2020. Winding bars are 18 in length and are also advised when winding and un winding springs. The gain in the spring length is replaced with small gaps between the coils when you open your garage door because the setscrews do not move on the shaft so you cannot open your door to measure the spring length.

To match your previous size exactly you will need to measure the wire size the inside diameter and the length. Spring length how long each spring is 4. To measure the torsion springs follow each of the following steps carefully. From standard springs to hard to find replacement springs idc spring promises the right spring for your application.

Providing the correct torsion or extension spring for your application is our number one priority. Garage door nation just wanted to drop a line to say thanks got the parts and my garage door is now working better than ever. Both the winding and stationary cones are professionally installed for safe operation. Things to know about garage door torsion springs.

It is not uncommon to have two different size springs. If the garage door has two springs measure each spring individually. Spring orientation only worry about this if you have a 1 s. Professional series springs not from china torsion spring s for torsion systems set above the garage door.

Steps to measuring your garage door torsion spring. Torsion springs must be measured while unwound or in a relaxed state or your dimensions will be incorrect. All dura lift springs meet the dasma standard rating of 10 000 plus door open and close cycles.