Garage Door Spring Adjustment Tool

Adjust the springs on both sides of the door the same way.

Garage door spring adjustment tool.

They stretch to provide lifting power for the garage door. If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments. If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket. The springs are located at the top inside part of the garage door.

There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door. The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily. You must release the tension on the garage door springs before attempting adjustment or replacement. 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.

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. Hold the garage door in this position by attaching a c clamp to the track at a point below the lowest door roller wheel. 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. Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger.

Extension springs 2 pack are made of spring steel and designed to be mounted perpendicular above the horizontal track of the garage door. The overbuilt 130 lbs. 1 24 of 391 results for tools home improvement. 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.

Extension springs 2 pack are the overbuilt 130 lbs. If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole. 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 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.