Pair of 243 X 2" X 26" - 37" Garage Door Torsion Springs with Winding Bars (30)
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I have the old springs, and I can't open the door until the other spring is released. There are 243-holes in the spring that broke. From coil to coil, not cone to cone, it measures 29 inches in length.
With the winding bars and bushing, this is an excellent product that is simple to install. Larger sizes require less torque, which means fewer turns are needed to tension the springs. The key is to generate enough torsion with each spring turn to counteract the downward pull of the door weight. As a guide, swinging the winding bar through 45 degrees to give 1/4 of a turn at a time before moving on to the next torsion turn will result in a balanced door that will hold wherever you move it up and down by hand. As a result, each spring has 4X 1/4 turns per complete circle, which is equal to counteracting the weight of each foot of door height. 7x4X1/4 Turns 2 Extra are required for a standard 7-foot-tall door. = 30 - After tension/torsion completion, 1/4 turns on each spring should hold the door wherever you leave it, indicating that the installation is perfect. Don't listen to so-called experts who try to scare you; they don't have any magic, but they still install springs the same way you do, and any guarantee or warranty scare, if you do it yourself, is nonsense. This spring, approximately 28-persons will be required. For a perfect balance of a 7 ft high standard door, 30 turns per spring are required. When using winding bars, exercise caution and practice switching from one to the other bar. Online instructions can be found, as well as a few U-tube videos. Videos on how to use winding bars and how to lock the main shaft and cables can be found on YouTube.
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With only four stars, I'm not being picky. If there was a 4th option, I'd take it. I'd give it 5 stars if I could - But, because garage door torsion springs are notorious for their unreliability, I'm waiting to see if these can last at least a few years. (They should, because they're higher-ranking officials. ) springs have a different gauge than the ones they're replacing. )br>br>However, these are exactly as described, and the overall quality of the product appears to be satisfactory. Winding rods (1/2-inch) are included for installation. inch dia. ) was simple, requiring only a small amount of strength and mechanical ability. (Note: To avoid losing control, which could result in catastrophic injury, winding the springs requires caution and attention. the item as well as the service This is stated emphatically in line warnings, and it is not a joke. ) The springs' strength was so close to their rating for the size/length chosen after installation that only minor adjustments were required to balance the door (double-hung). almost perfectly (8x16ft, 240lbs) wide, 8x16ft, The black plastic positioning washer that came with the springs was of a lighter gauge than the one it was supposed to replace, and since the latter didn't show any signs of wear, I left it alone. The cast-metal parts at the end of the springs that bolt to the mounting bracket had slightly undersized holes, necessitating a trip to the hardware store to replace the original 3/8" bolts with 5/16" bolts. The new springs, on the other hand, were a resounding success. br>br>A few pointers for the do-it-yourselfer br>(1) Determine the door weight to the best of your ability; If necessary, contact the manufacturer and be prepared to provide details about the model and design (material, windows, number of horizontal reinforcing elements, and so on). (2) Replace both springs if the door has two of them. Torsion springs have a finite lifespan, and if one breaks after a few years or more, the other will not be far behind. (3) Use online tables to find the right springs (which vary slightly but not significantly). If you're replacing springs, don't assume they're the right ones; installers are usually, but not always, precise. The investment in a gauge (thicker metal) spring should result in a significantly longer duty cycle (2x or 3x), so it's well worth it. As long as the additional weight does not exceed the rod/roller/bracket assembly's carrying capacity. br>(4) When winding the springs, take your time and do it carefully, accurately, and thoughtfully. Distracted or hurried behavior can result in disaster. When repositioning the winding rods, make sure they are completely inserted (to the bottom of the hole). Maintain a safe distance between your face, head, and torso from the winding rods' rotational plane. (5) After installation, oil or grease the springs (as well as other moving components such as rollers and hinges). They're already greasy, but adding more lube helps to prevent corrosion, friction, and premature failure.
Everything went according to plan when it came to the springs. I got everything I needed to get started, and they're still working great five months later. Thank you to this company for making these choices available. These are not available in big box stores. Do your homework if you're a do-it-yourselfer interested in doing this job. You must adhere to all safety precautions. If you do not take all of the necessary precautions to ensure your safety, you may suffer serious consequences. You will, however, save a lot of money, and you CAN do it yourself. But, once again, be prepared and take your time; if it's been more than 15 years since your last replacement, this is something you should think about. I waited until mine snapped before replacing it, which made the process even more difficult.
Keep in mind that these springs are under a lot of tension. They have the ability to injure or even kill you if you make a mistake. br>br>Hire a professional if you have any doubts, aren't physically capable, aren't handy, or are hesitant. If you're like me and prefer to do everything yourself, these springs did a fantastic job. The winding bars that came with the package were a perfect fit. The garage door is in perfect working order! There are some great videos available on the internet that can assist you. Please do not watch a video if you are not a handy person and believe you are an expert after watching it. If you're unsure of your ability to proceed safely, hire a professional.
I completed the installation in about an hour after watching some instructional videos on YouTube. It could have gone much faster if I hadn't taken it so slowly to avoid missing any steps. The most difficult part was removing the old springs from the bar. The trick was to use a file to smooth out any high points on the bar. The fact that these came with winding bars is a plus. All of the other tools I needed to finish the job were already in my possession. br>br>By doing things myself, I was able to save a lot of money.
There are numerous ways to do so. to YouTube videos. If you're doing something on your own, take your time and be careful. br>br>I just finished installing mine and it's fantastic. Make a suggestion: When winding, only make "5 quarter turns" at a time, then stop, rest, and make a hash mark somewhere with a pencil or chalk- You won't lose track if you do it this way. Each spring had to be tensioned 31 times for my 7 foot door. 6 hash marks, 1 turn more, finished, tighten the set screws br>br>You'll probably need new cables as well as a "center bearing" for the shaft's middle. Mine had been taken out. I chose one made of steel.
This will take a few extra minutes. To put it another way, it's worth your safety. Look at the video on YouTube; it's a pcs of cake. I asked my wife to take a step back so she could count and I could focus on the rods fully engaged. The product appears to be a good fit.
These are of excellent craftsmanship. I took care of it. br>br>Taking the old ones off was more difficult than replacing the new ones during the job. In comparison to the previous ones, which broke, these are very sturdy and of good quality, and I believe they will last a long time. It's been four months since it's been installed, and it's still going strong.
The size of the springs was as specified. These even included the winding bars, which I discovered after opening the winding bars I had ordered. Yes, this is DANGEROUS if you don't know what you're doing, but it's a lot less expensive than my neighbor's $300. I discovered a fantastic How-To on the internet. To make a YouTube video explaining all of the details and safety precautions. Do not attempt this replacement on your own if you are nervous. If you're worried about the outcome, it's not worth the money.
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