Torsion Spring Replacement

djay · 2005-08-13T19:49:23+00:00

All,I've never replaced a garage door torsion spring and one of my two is broken.26" 1.75 ID .2187 Diameter RH spring is broke.I probably should replace both at the same time, correct?Reading through a couple of "how to" websites the replacement doesn't seemall that difficult - just dangerous in a couple of instances and time consuming.For those of you who have accomplished this yourself or have had a pro do it,what would you recommend? I'm pretty handy (worked framing, plumbing, electrical[no garage door experience] finish carpentry etc for 7 summers) but I'm not sure thatthere are any additional tips/tricks (words of wisdom - I've seen the posts before!) thatyou could provide?Thanks,Djay

Aug 13, 2005 22 Replies

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BobK207 21 years ago

yup George, you're right I mistakenly attributed Kinch's remarks to you

no we make mistakes, usually big ones; Challenger / Columbia

cheers Bob

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George E. Cawthon 21 years ago

I reviewed the thread, and you are indeed mistaken. Kinch brought up engineers first. I never slamed engineers, just stated basic facts of materials science. However your misinterpretation and following remarks did lead me to suggest you had a god-view of engineers.

Cheers back at you.

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