Garage Door Extension Spring Stretcher

Garage door extension springs stretch to provide lifting power for the door.

Garage door extension spring stretcher.

Most extension springs for 7 foot high doors are 25 inches long with a 42 inch stretch. This extension spring is used on a seven foot garage door. Extension springs stretch springs for 7 high garage doors 80 lb. Height of the door extension springs vary in length.

The pull weight of an extension spring is determined by the color code found on the end of the spring. White 120 lb. White 120 lb. We recommend that you replace both springs that is why we only sell in pairs.

If you cannot determine the color code it will be necessary to weigh the door. For an 8 foot high door the spring would be 28 inches long with a 48 inch stretch. Garage door extension springs for 7 high doors extension springs stretch springs for 7 high garage doors 80 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.

Measure door the height. Springs that work for a standard height door won t work for an extra tall door because the springs will need to extend farther. There are several types of garage door springs to consider when replacing them. As you might expect longer springs tend to be used on taller garage doors.

Green 130 lb. The c128 28 in. Light blue 100 lb. Garage springs are under an extreme amount of tension and either stretch or torque providing enough force to help you move the door.

Fasten c clamps or vice grips under bottom rollers to retain door. Tan 110 lb. Take the measurements to a garage door professional and they ll help you find the right spring. Tan 110 lb.

These springs are typically made of steel and mounted above the horizontal track of the garage door. Yellow 140 lb. Green 130 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.

Disconnect power and lifting arm of garage door opener. Blue see more product details. 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. We recommend replacing all springs at the same time for balanced door lift and even wear.

Gold 90 lb. A c hook is required for a single spring installation while a w hook is required for a double spring installation available separately. To weigh your door. Light blue 100 lb.

3 springs are only sold in pairs. Save some money by replacing garage side extension spring on an old one piece garage door by yourself. Measurements you ll want to note include. 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.