Garage Door Extension Spring Adjustment

The springs have a safety cable inside to prevent injury in case of accidental breakage.

Garage door extension spring adjustment. Adjust the springs on both sides of the door the same way. This video applies t. Extension springs 2 pack are the overbuilt 130 lbs.

This video will show you how to replace the extension springs on your garage door. Typically you first move the hook then you make a minor adjustment by changing the length of the cable. Take an adjustable wrench and remove the nut from the track hanger.

It will give you a chance to change the position of the hook that holds the cable. 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. This video will show you how to replace the extension springs on your garage door.

Hold the garage door in this position by attaching a c clamp to the track at a point below the lowest door roller wheel. Two p528 springs one on each side of the door can handle a 105 lbs. If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole.

They stretch to provide lifting power for the garage door. Plug end extension spring is a p528 28 in. Raise the door and release the garage door opener.

Door with an initial tension of 165 lbs. Brace door before adjusting extension springs. For extension springs this is in the up position.