How To Install Garage Door Pusher Springs

To a stationary plate located above the center of the door frame.

How to install garage door pusher springs.

Mounts to rear of horizontal track pad contacts top of door. Garage door pusher springs 15 overall long uncompressed sold in pairs mounts to rear of horizontal track pad contacts top of door. Also referred to as garage door pusher springs garage door bumper springs and garage door bumpers. 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.

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. 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. These spring bumpers provide initial thrust to start the door down on these doors. Using c clamps or c vise grips temporarily install the pusher springs as far back on the horizontal track as you can go.

More information is on our blog titled how to install push down spring. There are also many situations where the doors have worn hardware bent tracks and binding hardware whch prevents the door from lowering when the opener turns the shaft to lower the door. Then ask for a price based on 7 19 lift cables and double life springs. 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. Raise the door and align the bumper with the top left corner of the door. In this video we show how to replace standard garage door torsion springs. Then measure the width and height of your door.

Make sure the quote includes the trip charge parts and labor. 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.