How To Replace Garage Door Plug End Side Extension Spring

They tend to last longer and are frequently used on garage doors that weigh more than 200 lbs.

How to replace garage door plug end side extension spring.

A few years back i narrowly avoided being hit by a spring that snapped. You may need to have someone help you. Open the garage door by hand. Clipped end extension springs are the most robust of the three.

In this video you ll learn how to spot and replace a garage door extension spring. The side garage extension spring on the left should mirror its counterpart on the right and vice versa. This may be difficult with only one extension spring. Make sure that the vise grip will hold when you let go of the garage.

Once you ve completed the steps required for garage door extension springs replacement make sure to check your work. In essence replacing garage side door extension springs is all about balance. Once you open the garage door vise grip the track just below the bottom roller. This video will show you how to replace the extension springs on your garage door.