Garage Door Spring Orientation

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Garage door spring orientation.

For pricing and availability. It is not uncommon to have two different size springs. So if the spring to your left is broken you want to order a right wound spring. In most cases you can determine the wind of your garage door torsion spring by using the color coded system on the cones at the end of the spring.

If you prefer a matching set we can convert a mismatched set to a matching set. Once in place disconnect the garage door opener. Step 1 determine springs id inside diameter. If the garage door has two springs measure each spring individually.

Usually you will have two springs on your door which will be color coded. It works as opposites so if the spring is on the right side of the center when looking from inside your garage out to your door it is left wound. On the other hand a left hand winding spring is wound in an anti clockwise direction and has its end of wire on the left side. Springs are a major part of your garage door unlike other components if a spring breaks you need to replace it to keep your garage door functioning and operating properly.

2 packs of winding rods with non slip rubber handle for torsion springs solid steel metal winding bars hardware for adjusting or replacing garage door tension springs 18 length 1 2 dia. The right hand winding springs are wound in a clockwise direction. Open the garage door to remove all spring tension and clamp it in place. Dura lift 0 243 in x 2 in left and right wound 2 pack green steel garage door torsion spring.

With most new garage doors there will be two torsion springs separated by a divider that s located at the midpoint of the door. You can also always call us at 260 691 3822. At american garage door supply inc. It works as opposites so if the spring is on the right side of the center when looking from inside your garage out to your door it is left wound.

Generally when looking from within the garage if the spring is on the left side it is right wound and vice versa. Thus they have their end of wire on the right side. The spring to your right is a left wound spring and the spring to your left is the right wound spring. On the contrary it is very simple to determine the winding type of a garage door spring.

Use a piece of tape to mark the current placement of the pulley so that it. Generally when looking from within the garage if the spring is on the left side it is right wound and vice versa. Dura lift ultra quiet 2 in 13 ball bearing 10 pack stainless steel nylon garage door roller.