Overhead Garage Door Spring Sizes

Finding the right size and the right amount of pull on your replacement extension springs or making sure you have the right amount of i p p t or number of turns on your torsion springs can be a difficult and very confusing task.

Overhead garage door spring sizes.

L torsion springs in brown left and right wound pair for sectional garage doors. Four p528 springs two on each of the door can handle a 200 lbs. Standard residential torsion springs are found on a shaft above the center of the garage door. D x 22 in.

In the video below you see two cases of improper spring size. Springs are too small. In the first example the spring is too small. L torsion springs in orange right wound single for sectional garage door.

More product details close. For example on a seven foot high garage door a 34 spring comprised of 250 wire would grow eight coils when it is wound and stretched. If the issue is an ill fitting spring you first need to determine the proper size for your specific door. Either 4 c hook s or 4 w hook s sold separately are required to connect the springs to the jamb hardware.

Dura lift 225 x 2 x 27 torsion garage springs red left right wound 4 5 out of 5 stars 78. Springs are usually stretched an extra 1 8 so the total addition to the spring length is eight coils or two inches. 1 75 means the inside diameter is 1 inches. Please see manual for further installation details.

See lower price in cart. Wire x 2 in. If you have a broken torsion spring read below to make the measurements you need and then purchase a new garage door spring or springs. Torsion spring inside diameter and overall length in many cases the inside diameter of the torsion spring will be indicated on the stationary cone in between the two springs at the midpoint of the door.

2 means the inside diameter is two inches etc. The solution to replacing a garage door spring is first identifying the problem. These sturdy garage door torsion springs are made of steel coils with aluminum cones and can withstand any weather making them the best buy for your garage door. Overhead garage door springs are certainly one of the most critical components of your upward acting sectional door.

7 doors require a 25 long spring that stretches up to 42 67 total length when the door is closed 8 doors require a 27 spring that stretches up to 48 75 total length when to door is closed extension springs are a non returnable item call customer service if you have any questions. These springs typically come in 1 3 4 2 and 2 1 4 inside diameters. Used for any wire size or length up to 40. Wire x 1 75 in.

It is recommended that a qualified technician installs the springs on garage doors.