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.

More product details close. In the video below you see two cases of improper spring size. Please see manual for further installation details. Wire x 2 in.

2 means the inside diameter is two inches etc. D x 22 in. In the first example the spring is too small. Overhead garage door springs are certainly one of the most critical components of your upward acting sectional door.

These springs typically come in 1 3 4 2 and 2 1 4 inside diameters. L torsion springs in brown left and right wound pair for sectional garage doors. Springs are too small. D x 31 in.

L torsion springs in orange right wound single for sectional garage door. Springs are usually stretched an extra 1 8 so the total addition to the spring length is eight coils or two inches. 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. If the issue is an ill fitting spring you first need to determine the proper size for your specific door.

It is recommended that a qualified technician installs the springs on garage doors. Used for any wire size or length up to 40. When the spring is too. 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.

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. Four p528 springs two on each of the door can handle a 200 lbs. 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. Either 4 c hook s or 4 w hook s sold separately are required to connect the springs to the jamb hardware.

Wire x 1 75 in. The spring will grow 7 5 coils or 7 5 x 250 for the coil size or 1 7 8. 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. See lower price in cart.

The solution to replacing a garage door spring is first identifying the problem.