Garage Door Extension Spring Stretcher

Green 130 lb.

Garage door extension spring stretcher. Extension springs stretch springs for 7 high garage doors 80 lb. Disconnect power and lifting arm of garage door opener. Blue see more product details. Tan 110 lb.

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. Gold 90 lb. Starting with our easy to use selection tool you can easily find the garage door extension springs you are looking for the 1st time. The c128 28 in.

It has a 25 inch relaxed or compressed length and a 42 inch stretched length which is how far the spring should be stretched when the garage door is closed. Garage springs are under an extreme amount of tension and either stretch or torque providing enough force to help you move the door. As you might expect longer springs tend to be used on taller garage doors. Fasten c clamps or vice grips under bottom rollers to retain door.

Measurements you ll want to note include. Save some money by replacing garage side extension spring on an old one piece garage door by yourself. 3 springs are only sold in pairs. Yellow disconnect the springs and opener and use a scale to weigh the door if unsure of the weight of the door.

Green 130 lb. There are several types of garage door springs to consider when replacing them. Garage door extension springs stretch to provide lifting power for the door. The pull weight of an extension spring is determined by the color code found on the end of the spring.

Garage door extension springs for 7 high doors extension springs stretch springs for 7 high garage doors 80 lb. Springs that work for a standard height door won t work for an extra tall door because the springs will need to extend farther. Height of the door extension springs vary in length. Take the measurements to a garage door professional and they ll help you find the right spring.

White 120 lb. Measure door the height. Once you know the total weight of your garage door using a bathroom scale for doors under 300 pounds you can use the chart below to see the color extension spring you need. We recommend that you replace both springs that is why we only sell in pairs.

Yellow 140 lb. Clip end extension spring is a holmes spring replacement for heavier 1 piece garage doors as well as for toy haulers using lift springs. To weigh your door. White 120 lb.

If you cannot determine the color code it will be necessary to weigh the door. Light blue 100 lb. These springs are typically made of steel and mounted above the horizontal track of the garage door. For an 8 foot high door the spring would be 28 inches long with a 48 inch stretch.

Tan 110 lb. Most extension springs for 7 foot high doors are 25 inches long with a 42 inch stretch. Light blue 100 lb. We recommend replacing all springs at the same time for balanced door lift and even wear.