The rod will need to be at least 18 inches long and 1 2.
How to tighten garage door springs.
Hold the garage door in this position by attaching a c clamp to the track at a point below the lowest door roller wheel.
How to safely adjust your garage door spring.
How to adjust a torsion spring garage door step 1.
It is harder to operate your garage door.
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.
Warning signs that your garage door springs need adjustment.
If you garage door is opening and shutting down perfectly the spring are working fine but if it is showing these signs you may need to tighten and adjust the springs.
Use a metal rod to stick in the first notch of the cone.
Look for a reddish cone on the torsion spring.
The door is taking longer than usual in opening and closing itself.
This can make the other parts of the garage door last a much longer time.
The cone is on the torsion spring on the left side away from the.