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Re: broken garage door torsion spring [story]
Posted by REM in Seattle (more from REM in Seattle) on Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:09:54
In Reply to: broken garage door torsion spring [story], Dean, Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:04:06
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Yes, garage door torsion springs are a real inconvience when they break. Who knew that a 150 lb garage door would feel like lifting an elephant! :o)
I researched replacing a broken broken garage door torsion spring last year, then decided to contact the local garage door guy. After a talk he did all calculations and "upsized" the door springs (larger spring wire diameter, larger spring inside diameter, and longer spring length) to 50K cycles with appropriate sheaves, etc. for around $350.
REM in Seattle
2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible; Steel Gray metallic; 5-speed; 36,000 miles
1998 Saab 900SET; Silver metallic; 5-door; Automatic; 128,000 miles
Posts in this Thread:
- broken garage door torsion spring [story], Dean, Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:04:06
- Re: broken garage door torsion spring [story], Dean, Sun, 1 Apr 2012 20:45:34
- Re: Replacing broken garage door torsion spring, BobS, Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:16:17
- Re: broken garage door torsion spring [story], REM in Seattle, Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:09:54 <-- Viewing This Message
- I just got a quote today: $325 two springs installed, AeroBaron, Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:46:12
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