Garage Door Torsion Spring Adjustment Tool

Failure to use these rods when replacing or adjusting torsion springs may result in personal injury and property damage.

Garage door torsion spring adjustment tool.

D x 27 in. Easier to handle and safer to use than basic winding bars. L torsion springs in red left and right wound pair for sectional garage doors with 198. L torsion springs in yellow left and right wound pair for sectional garage doors with 204 reviews and the dura lift 0 225 in.

Look for a reddish cone on the torsion spring. Professional installation is recommended. This cone has notches in it that are used to adjust the tension in the torsion spring. Pair of 207 x 2 x 22 garage door torsion springs with winding bars.

With locking pliers clamped on the torsion tube winding bars are used to wind the springs tighter to increase tension. 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 springs extension springs and other garage door hardware can cause serious injury or death if not handled and installed properly. Garage door spring winding bars tool.

Wire x 2 in. To adjust torsion spring tension the door is locked in the down position. D x 23 in. Do not attempt to install springs or hardware yourself unless you have the proper tools reasonable mechanical aptitude and experience and upper arm strength.

Torquewinder model t5518 has 1 2 diameter bars 18 long for easy handling. 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. 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.

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. Some of the most reviewed garage door torsion springs are the dura lift 0 207 in. The cone is on the torsion spring on the left side away from the center of the garage door.