How To Install Garage Door Pusher Springs

Disconnect the garage door opener so the door remains closed.

How to install garage door pusher springs.

Raise the door and align the bumper with the top left corner of the door. Start your garage door spring replacement project by getting a rough measurement of your springs length and diameter. One spring bumper is for the left side and the other is for the right side. Garage door pusher springs 15 overall long uncompressed sold in pairs mounts to rear of horizontal track pad contacts top of door.

Angle can be added to top of the door for added support at the contact point if the top of door does not align with the pad on the pusher spring add appropriate sized angle to top of door. Using c clamps or c vise grips temporarily install the pusher springs as far back on the horizontal track as you can go. Then ask for a price based on 7 19 lift cables and double life springs. Mounts to rear of horizontal track pad contacts top of door.

Angle can be added to top of the door for added support at the contact point if the top of door does not align with the pad on the pusher spring add appropriate sized angle to top. Unplug the garage door opener and clamp the door to the track. To a stationary plate located above the center of the door frame. In this video we show how to replace standard garage door torsion springs.

The springs extend along the shaft and work by twisting as the garage door closes by means of cables attached to each side of the lowest garage door panel. Then measure the width and height of your door. Also referred to as garage door pusher springs garage door bumper springs and garage door bumpers. More information is on our blog titled how to install push down spring.

Use locking pliers or a c clamp to secure the door to the track to keep it from opening when you release the tension on the springs. Make sure the quote includes the trip charge parts and labor.