Garage Door Torsion Spring Adjustment Tool

Some of the most reviewed garage door torsion springs are the dura lift 0 207 in.

Garage door torsion spring adjustment tool.

D x 27 in. Torsion springs extension springs and other garage door hardware can cause serious injury or death if not handled and installed properly. Professional installation is recommended. This cone has notches in it that are used to adjust the tension in the torsion spring.

Garage door spring winding bars tool. The cone is on the torsion spring on the left side away from the center 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. Torsion spring winding rods is the only tool recommended to make torsion spring adjustments to balance the weight of a garage door.

Pair of 207 x 2 x 22 garage door torsion springs with winding bars. Tension is reduced by removing turns. Do not attempt to install springs or hardware yourself unless you have the proper tools reasonable mechanical aptitude and experience and upper arm strength. Wire x 2 in.

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. D x 23 in. Torquewinder model t5518 has 1 2 diameter bars 18 long for easy handling. Failure to use these rods when replacing or adjusting torsion springs may result in personal injury and property damage.

To adjust torsion spring tension the door is locked in the down position. With locking pliers clamped on the torsion tube winding bars are used to wind the springs tighter to increase tension. Look for a reddish cone on the 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 4 7 out of 5 stars 180 12 00 12 00 0 08 oz get it as soon as mon jul 20.

L torsion springs in red left and right wound pair for sectional garage doors with 198. 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. Wire x 2 in.