5:59 am
February 5, 2003
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finished up the garage door repair tonight after picking up parts.
overhead door of sacto on franklin south of 47th had everything I needed, and it was pretty straight forward.
They say the springs are good for 10,000 cycles, which is about 7 to 10 years.
Ours lasted 10 years, six months.
"they" say replacing the torsion spring should be left to licensed pros, but its not that difficult.
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12:30 pm
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July 10, 2003
Offline Congrats...I guess now you're a pro...I'll call you in about 8 years to do mine.
I used to wheel a lot. . .
1:25 pm
May 4, 2004
Offline "Dan-H" wrote: "they" say replacing the torsion spring should be left to licensed pros, but its not that difficult.
I've replaced the springs on our doors a couple times. Like you say, it's not that difficult to do. You just have to be careful and think about what you're doing.
1:38 pm
One of the springs at a house we were renting broke so I twisted the two ends together. When it broke the second time it was a bit violent. But, after I twisted it together again it was soild until we moved out. Does that count as "fixing" it? 😀
2:05 pm
February 5, 2003
Offline "Bender" wrote: One of the springs at a house we were renting broke so I twisted the two ends together. When it broke the second time it was a bit violent. But, after I twisted it together again it was soild until we moved out. Does that count as "fixing" it? 😀
This explains a lot Keane 🙂
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2:19 pm
"Dan-H" wrote: [quote="Bender"]One of the springs at a house we were renting broke so I twisted the two ends together. When it broke the second time it was a bit violent. But, after I twisted it together again it was soild until we moved out. Does that count as "fixing" it? 😀
This explains a lot Keane 🙂
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3:07 pm
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April 2, 2003
Online Our garage had the single spring system and the door made a lot of noise opening and closing. It broke about 18 months ago.
We called a guy, and for $150, he replaced ours with a dual spring system that makes no noise. Did you change yours over to the dual spring system, or keep it as is?
If not, stop by when you see me out there and check it out. prrrr, its quiet!
5:07 pm
February 5, 2003
Offline single spring, about $55 for parts and it is quite.
I lubed my single door and it is alot quieter too.
They suggested first hit it with WD40, then some spray lube.
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5:14 pm
July 15, 2005
Offline Where are these springs you are talking about. I don't think my door has any. It rolls on a track ?
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5:21 pm
"RobD" wrote: Where are these springs you are talking about. I don't think my door has any. It rolls on a track ?
There could be a big one in the center above the door or a couple of smaller ones down each side (or both). The idea is to offset the weight of the door so it comes up and down easier.
5:24 pm
May 4, 2004
Offline "RobD" wrote: Where are these springs you are talking about. I don't think my door has any. It rolls on a track ?
Check out this link. A little ways down he has a picture of the inside of his garage door. The springs are located above the door.
5:25 pm
February 5, 2003
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5:27 pm
February 5, 2003
Offline the big coily thing around the bar on the top of the door.
the one in the pic has two, the one on the left is broken.
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5:33 pm
July 15, 2005
Offline "Dan-H" wrote:
Are those spyder webs all over the corners of your garage 
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5:36 pm
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July 10, 2003
Offline Do you spray the spring with WD40?
I used to wheel a lot. . .
5:43 pm
May 4, 2004
Offline "JohnDF" wrote: Do you spray the spring with WD40?
To displace the water? I hope the water's not that deep in anyone's garage.
6:03 pm
February 5, 2003
Offline The guy at overhead door suggested using WD40 first, as it has some cleaning properties. and then spray it with some spray lube.
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6:08 pm
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July 10, 2003
Offline "Dan-H" wrote: The guy at overhead door suggested using WD40 first, as it has some cleaning properties. and then spray it with some spray lube.
The spring? Because I tried that and mine still squeaks like crazy. It's only 1-1/2 years old too.
I used to wheel a lot. . .
6:12 pm
February 5, 2003
Offline "JohnDF" wrote: [quote="Dan-H"]The guy at overhead door suggested using WD40 first, as it has some cleaning properties. and then spray it with some spray lube.
The spring? Because I tried that and mine still squeaks like crazy. It's only 1-1/2 years old too.
Yes, spray the spring with lube.
he gave me another installation tip.
Once the spring is wound up properly, snug the bolts on the torsion bar and then tap on the tightening piece with a hammer to slightly spread the spring, creating a small amount of space between the coils.
I'm going to do this on my other door tonight to see if it quiets it down.
The new one is very quiet but my single door is really noisy.
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6:12 pm
February 5, 2003
Offline maybe this is too complicated and we should all go back to leaf springs 😉
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6:40 pm
"Dan-H" wrote: maybe this is too complicated and we should all go back to leaf springs 😉
Nothing wrong with leaf springs!
6:55 pm
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July 10, 2003
Offline I thought leaf springs went out of fashion with the covered wagons?
Leaf springs are so 1600s 
I used to wheel a lot. . .
7:42 pm
"JohnDF" wrote: I thought leaf springs went out of fashion with the covered wagons?
Leaf springs are so 1600s
This thread is a double whammy. First I don't have spiders in my garage, now my springs aren't cool. 🙁
I wish you guys would just keep picking on Alex and Dan and leave me alone.
7:50 pm
Club President
April 2, 2003
Online "JohnDF" wrote: [quote="Dan-H"]The guy at overhead door suggested using WD40 first, as it has some cleaning properties. and then spray it with some spray lube.
The spring? Because I tried that and mine still squeaks like crazy. It's only 1-1/2 years old too.
Does the door have a single spring set up or a dual one? If one spring, it will be a lot noisier.
