{"title":"Standard Garage Door Torsion Springs","description":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HUQ3yzd6uBc?rel=0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"video\"\u003eIntroduction to Torsion Springs Video\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca title=\"Use our Find My Spring Database to purchase the spring(s) that you need.\" href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/standard-torsion-springs.php#findMySpring\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0013\/1904\/files\/Find-My-Spring-Database.jpg?v=1775103734\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eGet it right the first time!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/standard-torsion-springs.php#findMySpring\"\u003e\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"radius\"\u003eBuy Standard Torsion Springs\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci class=\"fa fa-shopping-cart\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe currently stock 1 3\/4,\" 2,\" 2 1\/4,\" and 2 5\/8\" ID torsion springs and cones for residential doors. For all other types of springs go to our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(68, 68, 238);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/garage-door-springs.php\" title=\"Garage Door Springs\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 68, 238); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGarage Door Springs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epage. For an engineer's perspective on torsion springs we recommend you visit Richard Kinch's page titled\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.truetex.com\/garage.htm\"\u003e\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(220, 122, 24); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.truetex.com\/garage.htm\" title=\"How I Replaced Deadly Garage Door Torsion Springs article by Richard J. Kinch\" style=\"color: rgb(220, 122, 24); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHow I Replaced Deadly Garage Door Torsion Springs And lived to tell the tale.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.truetex.com\/garage.htm\"\u003e\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHe has a lot of helpful information and engineering formulas there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo assure you are ordering the correct springs, read or review this page. The extra time should prove beneficial. Over the years we have discovered that informed customers are happier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard residential torsion springs are found on a shaft above the center of the garage door. These springs typically come in 1 3\/4\", 2\" and 2 1\/4\" inside diameters. If you have a broken torsion spring, read below to make the measurements you need, and then purchase a new garage door spring or springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded below are a number of popular torsion spring topics, many of which you may want to consider before ordering a new standard torsion spring for your garage door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row break\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col col-2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLearn About Standard Residential Torsion Spring Systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(220, 122, 24);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.ddmgaragedoors.com\/pages\/introduction-to-garage-door-springs\" title=\"Introduction To Garage Door Springs\" style=\"color: rgb(220, 122, 24);\"\u003eIntroduction to Standard Torsion Springs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.ddmgaragedoors.com\/pages\/how-vertical-lift-and-high-lift-garage-doors-work\" title=\"How Vertical-Lift and High-Lift Garage Doors Work—track layout, cable drums, and spring balance\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(220, 122, 24); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHow Vertical-Lift and High-Lift Garage Doors Work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePopular Torsion Spring Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"#Replace-Both-Torsion-Springs\" title=\"Replace Both Torsion Springs?\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eReplace Both Torsion Springs?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"#One-Spring-or-Two\" title=\"One Spring or Two?\"\u003eOne Spring or Two?\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/standard-torsion-springs.php#unmatched\"\u003eDifferent Spring Dimensions?\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/standard-torsion-springs.php#longer-life-springs\"\u003eLonger Life Torsion Spring Options\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/standard-torsion-springs.php#steel\"\u003eSpring Steel\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/standard-torsion-springs.php#high-lift\"\u003eHigh Lift and Vertical Lift Conversions\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col col-2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy Residential Garage Door Springs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/standard-torsion-springs.php#measure\"\u003eMeasuring Your Garage Door\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/standard-torsion-springs.php#order\"\u003eSpecial Orders\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/standard-torsion-springs.php#database\"\u003ePurchase Standard Torsion Springs with our Find My Spring Database™\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Important Links\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/diy-instructions\/how-to-measure-torsion-springs.php\"\u003eHow To Measure Torsion Springs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(220, 122, 24);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.ddmgaragedoors.com\/pages\/how-to-weigh-a-garage-door\" title=\"How to Weigh a Garage Door\" style=\"color: rgb(220, 122, 24);\"\u003eHow to Weigh Garage Doors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(220, 122, 24); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.ddmgaragedoors.com\/pages\/how-to-replace-garage-door-torsion-springs\" title=\"How to Replace Garage Door Torsion Springs\" style=\"color: rgb(220, 122, 24); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHow to Replace Garage Door Springs (2 springs)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(220, 122, 24);\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.ddmgaragedoors.com\/pages\/torsion-spring-replacement-one-spring\" title=\"Single Torsion Spring Replacement\" style=\"color: rgb(220, 122, 24); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHow to Replace Garage Door Springs (1 spring)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/torsion-spring-faqs.php\"\u003eTorsion Spring FAQ's\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/diy-instructions\/using-torsion-springs-with-different-lifts.php\"\u003eUsing Torsion Springs with Different Lifts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e»\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/diy-instructions\/maximizing-cycle-life-on-unmatched-torsion-springs.php\"\u003eMaximizing Cycle Life on Unmatched Torsion Springs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hrtop\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subheader\" id=\"introduction\"\u003eIntroduction to Standard Torsion Springs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standard torsion spring has a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003estationary cone\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich secures the spring to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003espring anchor bracket\u003c\/b\u003e. Since this bracket is secured to the wall, the stationary cone, as its name suggests, does not move. The other end of the torsion spring has a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ewinding cone\u003c\/b\u003e. This winding cone is used when installing, adjusting, and uninstalling the springs. When installing the torsion spring, the coils of the spring are wound up to create a lot of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etorque\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rightinsert250\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/images\/standard-lift-cable-drum.jpg\" alt=\"Standard lift garage door cable drum\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe torque transfers from the shaft to the cable drum, pulling the cable and the bottom of the garage door upward.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis torque is then applied to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eshaft\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the metal tube that goes through the torsion spring. The ends of the shaft are held up by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eend bearing plates\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Resting against the race of the bearings are the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecable drums\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The cable wraps tightly around the cable drum, and the cable goes down to the bottom of the garage door, securing to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ebottom bracket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince these\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecables\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehold the weight of the garage door, the torque from the torsion springs does not dangerously spin the shaft until the spring is loose. Instead, the garage door\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eweight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eslightly exceeds the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003elift\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproduced by the torsion spring(s). (The lift is the amount of weight that each spring can raise off the ground.) As a result, a properly operating garage door with the right springs should not seem to weigh nearly as much as the garage door itself. When this principle holds true through the duration of the door's travel, the door is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ebalanced\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the help of the torsion springs, you should be able to operate the garage door\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003emanually\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewithout much trouble. Likewise, it does not take too much work from the garage door\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eopener\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto lift the garage door. As the door opens (either manually or with the opener), the torque on the shaft keeps the cable tight on the cable drum. As a result, the cable winds up on the cable drum, allowing the torsion springs to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eunwind\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the torsion spring unwinds, it loses some of its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etorque\u003c\/b\u003e. Therefore, it also loses the amount of lift that it can produce.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eVertical lift\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ehigh lift\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egarage doors deal with this problem in a slightly different way, and you can read about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(220, 122, 24);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.ddmgaragedoors.com\/pages\/how-vertical-lift-and-high-lift-garage-doors-work\" title=\"How Vertical-Lift and High-Lift Garage Doors Work—track layout, cable drums, and spring balance\" style=\"color: rgb(220, 122, 24);\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow Vertical-Lift and High-Lift Garage Doors Work\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard lift\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egarage doors are almost universally used in residential garages and are in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003emajority\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein commercial and industrial settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt all comes down to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecable drums\u003c\/b\u003e. Standard lift cable drums have a flat portion for the cable, with one or two grooves that are a little higher. (These higher grooves are addressed in the link above.) As the garage door opens, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003erollers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eslide along the track. The door transitions from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003evertical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etrack to the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ehorizontal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etrack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the horizontal track supports the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etop section\u003c\/b\u003e, each spring does not need to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esupport\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas much weight. Since the springs have\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eunwound\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea little by this point, the amount of weight supported by the horizontal tracks roughly\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eequals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe lift that was lost from the decrease in torque in the torsion springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the garage door is fully open, there is still about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e3\/4 to 1 turn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estill applied to each torsion spring. Since the bottom roller on the garage door typically rests on the curved portion of the track, the door will want to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efall\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edown. The extra torque in the torsion springs, though\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eminimal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein comparison to the torque when the garage door is closed, keeps the door\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eopen\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"backtotop\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/standard-torsion-springs.php#top\" class=\"backtotop\"\u003eBack to Top\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subheader\"\u003ePopular Torsion Spring Topics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded below are a number of popular topics that interest homeowners when considering torsion spring purchases. Though it may be helpful to consider these options, they do not apply to all garage doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"replace_both\"\u003eReplace Both Torsion Springs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have two torsion springs on your door, you should replace both of them. Most doors have springs with the same cycle life rating. In other words, when one spring breaks, the other spring will probably break before too much longer. Since you will be going to the trouble of changing one torsion spring, it is usually better to change your second spring as well. This will save you time in the garage as well as money on the shipping costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome doors, however, have two springs with different dimensions. Many times, the cycle life of the broken spring is shorter than the cycle life of the unbroken spring. This means that you may still have another couple thousand cycles left on your unbroken spring. If you only change one spring now, you will probably need to change your other spring fairly soon down the road. Therefore, we recommend that you still replace both springs, but that you purchase springs with the same length, inside diameter and wire size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this is the case, each of your new torsion springs will need to lift 1\/2 of the total lift of your two old springs. A matched pair of springs can be determined for you by using our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/diy-instructions\/using-torsion-springs-with-different-lifts.php#springSearchTable\"\u003eUnmatched Springs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecalculator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor help determining whether you should replace both springs on your door, see our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/torsion-spring-faqs.php#replace-both-springs\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTorsion Spring FAQ's\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epage. You can also read more about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/torsion-spring-faqs.php#different-dimensions\"\u003esprings with different dimensions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"one-or-two\"\u003eOne Spring or Two?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lot of people have a garage door with only spring on it and wonder whether they should upgrade to two springs. If the new torsion spring that you will install on your door has an inside diameter (ID) of 1-3\/4\" and a wire size of .250 or larger, we suggest that you convert to two torsion springs. The same holds true with a 2\" ID and .2625 wire size or a 2-1\/4\" ID and .283 wire size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe problem with having a larger wire size on a single-spring door is that the spring pulls on the shaft as the door opens and closes. This can cause serious problems in the future, including cables breaking or peeling off the drums and steel sections getting damaged. While it usually costs $5-$10 to convert over to two springs, it can save a lot of money down the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne question that people frequently ask when converting to two springs is whether they need a second bearing for the second spring. The answer is no. The purpose of the bearing is to keep the stationary cone centered on the shaft so that the spring is centered on the shaft. Since the stationary cones from the two springs will be secured to each other in the process of securing the springs to the spring anchor bracket, the second spring does not need a bearing. Additionally, adding a second bearing will probably break one or both of the stationary cones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information to help you decide whether to have one spring on your garage door or two, see our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/one-spring-or-two.php\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eOne Torsion Spring or Two?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"unmatched\"\u003eDifferent Spring Dimensions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your two spring dimensions are not the same, we recommend switching to a pair of springs with the same dimensions. While it is possible to use unmatched springs, you are more likely to get the maximum cycle life out of a pair of springs when they are the same length, wire size and inside diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you purchased two torsion springs with different dimensions, it is possible to maximize the cycle life on the two springs. See our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/diy-instructions\/maximizing-cycle-life-on-unmatched-torsion-springs.php\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaximizing Cycle Life on Unmatched Torsion Springs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epage for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you currently have unmatched springs and wish to convert to a pair of matched springs, or if you want to read how to use unmatched pairs, see our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/diy-instructions\/using-torsion-springs-with-different-lifts.php\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eUsing Torsion Springs with Different Lifts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"longer-life-springs\"\u003eLonger Life Torsion Spring Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cycle life of a torsion spring refers the to rating regarding how many cycles (the door opening and closing is one cycle) the spring should make before it breaks. The cycle life rating does not account for premature breakage, often caused by chips in the steel or highly corrosive environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard cycle life in the garage door industry is 10,000 cycles. Spring under 10,000 cycles are considered overstressed and are not recommended for use. If you would like to have more than 10,000 spring cycles, your new torsion springs will need to have a larger wire size. The larger the wire, the longer it will take for the spring to break as thicker steel requires more bending before it breaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you increase the wire size of your springs, you will also need to increase the length to keep the same lift and torque rating. On narrower, heavier doors it may also be necessary to increase the inside diameter to provide enough space on the shaft for the springs to fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you search for a specific torsion spring, compatible springs with the same lift but a different cycle life will be listed. You can upgrade your torsion springs by purchasing one of these springs instead of spring matching your old dimensions. If you are browsing instead by door height, you can look under larger wire sizes to find a compatible spring with more cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"steel\"\u003eSpring Steel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe supply black coated, oil-tempered torsion springs. Most of our wire is American-made, but we still carry some precut spring kits made in China. If you prefer Anmerican-made, please let us know in our comment section when ordering. Since there are no cone foundaries in the U.S., we use imported end cones. We don't recommend galvanized springs because they tend to lose more of their tension over time. If your door is in a highly corrosive environment, galvanized torsion springs may help to prolong the life of the springs. To prevent against premature breakage, we still recommend oiling galvanized springs as we do oil-tempered springs. For more information about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/2010\/06\/05\/garage-door-springs-innovations-i-galvanized-and-coated\/\"\u003egalvanized and oil-tempered torsion springs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evisit our blog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"high-lift\"\u003eHigh Lift and Vertical Lift Conversions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rightinsert150\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/images\/high-lift-conversion.jpg\" alt=\"Garage door high lift conversion kits are available\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCustom high-lift conversion kits are available for purchase.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA number of customers are interested in having their garage door open straight up before the top of the door rolls back toward the back of the garage. This type of door is called a High-Lift garage door. A vertical lift door never makes a transition to rolling backward - it just opens straight up. Both of these systems require higher ceilings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about how these systems work, see our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(220, 122, 24);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.ddmgaragedoors.com\/pages\/how-vertical-lift-and-high-lift-garage-doors-work\" title=\"How Vertical-Lift and High-Lift Garage Doors Work—track layout, cable drums, and spring balance\" style=\"color: rgb(220, 122, 24);\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow Vertical-Lift and High-Lift Doors Work\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epage. If you are interested in the work involved when performing a high-lift conversion, check out our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/diy-instructions\/garage-door-high-lift-conversion.php\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eHigh-Lift Garage Door Conversion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etutorial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are interested in converting your standard lift garage door to a high-lift door, please find the dimensions specified in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/diy-instructions\/garage-door-high-lift-conversion.php\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eHigh-Lift Garage Door Conversion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etutorial and fill out the form on our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(40, 104, 230);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/parts\/high-lift\/custom-garage-door-high-lift-conversion-kit-quote.php\" title=\"Garage Door High Lift \u0026amp; Vertical Lift Inquiry\" style=\"color: rgb(40, 104, 230);\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eGarage Door High Lift \u0026amp; Vertical Lift Inquiry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epage. After filling out the form, you will see options for the spring cycle life for your conversion kit and the total cost; we will then contact you to complete your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom roofline lift conversion kits are also available. Most of these doors travel vertically for a foot or two before reaching the curved part of the horizontal track. Rather than rolling back parallel to the garage floor, the door instead continues to roll back and upward, following the pitch of the ceiling. This option is only available for garages with ceilings that pitch up and away from the door. These conversion kits are also available - visit our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/parts\/high-lift\/custom-garage-door-high-lift-conversion-kit-quote.php\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eGarage Door High Lift \u0026amp; Vertical Lift Inquiry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epage to receive a quote for a custom roofline high-lift kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have enough space in your garage for your door to open vertically and are instead interested in a custom vertical-lift conversion kit, please\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(220, 122, 24);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.ddmgaragedoors.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Us\" style=\"color: rgb(220, 122, 24);\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eso we can determine the parts you need and the cost of your new kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"backtotop\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/standard-torsion-springs.php#top\" class=\"backtotop\"\u003eBack to Top\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subheader\"\u003eBuy Standard Residential Garage Door Torsion Springs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the instructions below to make the proper measurements when looking to buy new torsion springs. Once you have your measurements, you can contact us or use our Find My Spring Database™ and the bottom of this page to order new springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"measure\"\u003eMeasuring Your Garage Door\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rightinsert200\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is a balanced garage door?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA balanced garage door will:\u003cbr\u003e1. Stay down when close\u003cbr\u003e2. Stay up when open\u003cbr\u003e3. Not move when in the middle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are three different methods for determining what torsion springs you need for your garage door. You can 1. Measure your existing springs, 2. Weigh your door with an analog scale, or 3. Determine the manufacturer and model number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"leftinsert250\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/images\/cable-drum-diameter.jpg\" alt=\"Residential garage door cable drum\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis cable drum says \"OMI 8\". There is typically a 4 or an 8 on 4-inch diameter cable drums. If the drum says 525 or 575, the diameter is larger.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your garage door was balanced before your spring broke, you can measure your springs. If you are not especially skilled with a ruler or if your garage door was not balanced, we suggest that you weigh your door with an analog scale. If this is not an option for you or if you would prefer our help in determining your door weight, you can find your door manufacturer and model number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rightinsert250\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/images\/garage-door-track-radius.jpg\" alt=\"Residential garage door track radius\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHold a level at the bottom of the track junction, and measure the distance from the center of the horizontal track to the top of the level.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegardless of the method you choose, you will need to determine your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecable drum number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This number gives the diameter of the cable drum. If you do not have a 4\" diameter drum, you will have to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/contact-info.php\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the information you gather when you choose one of the three methods so you can order new springs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will also need your\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etrack radius\u003c\/b\u003e. As pictured, this is the radius of the curved portion of your horizontal track. While this varies from door to door by only a few inches, a larger track radius requires more turns on the spring and therefore slightly increases the lift of a spring while slightly decreasing the cycle life rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003edoor height\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill also be a necessary dimension when finding new torsion springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMethod 1:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMeasure your existing springs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"indent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTorsion springs have five primary characteristics: 1. inside diameter (ID), 2. wire size, 3. length, 4. wind, and 5. type of ends. Determine all of these measurements\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efor each spring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat you are replacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have two springs, we recommend that you\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ereplace both\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esprings on your door. If this is the case, be sure to measure both springs. If after measuring you find that your springs are unmatched, you can use our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/diy-instructions\/using-torsion-springs-with-different-lifts.php\"\u003eUnmatched Springs Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto find a pair of matched torsion springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of these measurements needs to be taken carefully, so be sure to read our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/diy-instructions\/how-to-measure-torsion-springs.php\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Measure Garage Door Torsion Springs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a 4\" diameter cable drum and you have measured the torsion springs you are replacing, you can enter your spring dimensions in our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/standard-torsion-springs.php#database\"\u003eFind My Spring Database™\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto purchase new torsion springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMethod 2:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWeigh your door with an analog scale\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"indent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rightinsert200\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/images\/weigh-garage-door.jpg\" alt=\"Weigh a garage door\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse an analog scale to weigh your door.\u003c\/div\u003e\nIf you choose instead to weigh your garage door, please follow our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/diy-instructions\/how-to-weigh-garage-door.php\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Weigh a Garage Door\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etutorial. Be sure to use an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eanalog bathroom scale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto weigh your door as most digital scales do not change their reading after a few seconds if the weight changes.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you have your garage door weight, door height, cable drum number, and track radius, you can purchase new springs. If you have a 4\" diameter cable drum, you can browse our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/standard-torsion-springs.php#database\"\u003eTorsion Spring Prices\u003c\/a\u003e. Rather than entering specific spring dimensions, you can browse springs for your door height based on the spring's lift. If you have two springs, the lift of each spring will be half of your door weight. You can browse by either 1-3\/4\" or 2\" inside diameter (it does not matter which one you choose); only purchase 2-1\/4\" ID springs if you have a Raynor door as you may otherwise experience hardware compatibility problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMethod 3:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDetermine the manufacturer and model number\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"indent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rightinsert250\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/images\/door-information.jpg\" alt=\"Garage door model number\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost garage doors have a label on the bottom section that gives the serial number.\u003c\/div\u003e\nIf you choose to allow us to determine the springs you need based on your\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003edoor manufacturer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003emodel number\u003c\/b\u003e, we will first find your door weight. Sometimes this information is located on the inside of the garage door, and sometimes it is located on the side. If it is on the side, it may be difficult to read as the track is usually in the way. You may also be able to find the manufacturer and model number if you have paperwork from when you bought the door.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn order to determine the weight, we will also need to know how many\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003estruts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare on the door. These are silver metal bars that run across the length of the door. They will be either be about 2-1\/4\" or 3\" off the inside surface of the door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce we determine the weight of your door, we will need to find springs that will match your door. To do this, you will need to provide your\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003edoor width and height\u003c\/b\u003e, your\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etrack radius\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand your\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecable drum number\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas mentioned before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter you have gathered this information (door manufacturer and model number, number of struts, door width and height, cable drum number, and the track radius),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/contact-info.php\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eso that we can find suitable replacement springs for your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"order\"\u003eSpecial Orders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you do not have a 4\" diameter cable drum, you will need to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/contact-info.php\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eso that we can determine the springs you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a high-lift or a vertical-lift garage door, our database will not give you accurate spring information. If you can find an exact replacement spring in our database, it will work. Because of the extra turns required on the spring for the lift design, the cycle life will not be accurate. If you are instead finding new springs from your door weight, you will have to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/contact-info.php\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eso that we can find replacement springs for your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your garage door is higher than 8' tall, please\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/contact-info.php\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eso that we can find replacement springs for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you cannot find your current spring in our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/standard-torsion-springs.php#database\"\u003eFind My Spring Database™\u003c\/a\u003e, your spring may be overstressed for your door height. Many manufacturers and installing garage door companies are cutting corners and installing garage door springs with cycle lives that fall below the 10,000-cycle industry standard. Try changing your door height to 6' 6\". If you then see the spring, consider using one of the suggested cycle life upgrades for the 6' 6\" high door for your taller door. If you can't find it there contact us. We will find their torque ratings and recommend suitable higher cycle replacements. We may also ask questions about your garage door to make sure your measurements are correct. We will sell springs rated below the 10,000-cycle minimum, but we will not accept returns on any of these springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePurchase Standard Torsion Springs with our Find My Spring Database™\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/images\/garage-door-torsion-springs.jpg\" alt=\"Purchase Garage Door Torsion Springs\" width=\"407\" height=\"144\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarage Door Torsion Springs are normally centered above the garage door on a one inch shaft. At one end of the spring is the winding cone that is secured to the shaft with set screws. At the other end of the spring is the stationary cone. This is secured to the spring anchor bracket, which is secured to the header. On two-spring assemblies the stationary cones of both springs are mounted back to back to the spring anchor bracket. The shaft running through the springs transfers tension from the springs to the cable drums at the end of the shaft. These drums pull on the cables, which pull on the bottom of the door to balance the weight of the garage door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rightinsert250\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhen you cannot use our Find My Spring Database™:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Your cable drums are not 4\" in diameter.\u003cbr\u003e2. You have a high-lift or vertical-lift door.\u003cbr\u003e3. You have a commercial door.\u003cbr\u003e4. Your door is greater than 8' high.\u003cbr\u003eIf you cannot use our database,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/contact-info.php\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/standard-torsion-springs.php#measure\"\u003einformation listed above\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur database below is based on garage doors utilizing 4\" diameter cable drums with 12.6\" circumferences on the flat portion. The most common 4\" cable drums are marked with the following identifying numbers: WD-4, WD-4X, 400-8, 400-9, OMI-8, DNS-4X-8, D400-96, 1000, 1001.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"leftinsert200\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/images\/winding-bars.jpg\" alt=\"Winding bars for garage door torsion springs.\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinding bars are necessary for replacing your springs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis database includes prices, lifts and cycles for garage door torsion springs with 1 3\/4,\" 2\" and 2 1\/4\" inside diameters. Raynor springs often measure to be 2 1\/8\" or 2 3\/16\" but you will need to order them as 2 1\/4\". Do not order 2 1\/4\" ID springs unless you have a Raynor Garage Door because there may be hardware compatibility problems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the residential torsion springs we provide are wound with 1\/2\" rods, usually 18 inches. You can buy 1\/2\" X 36\" rod at almost any hardware store and cut one in half. If you would like for us to include a pair of winding rods in the order you can follow the links at our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/parts\/tools_support.html\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eGarage Door Tools \u0026amp; Technical Support\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers have also asked us about whether they should replace their cables, end bearing plates and center bearings. Cables normally don't need to be replaced. It would be good, however, to check for frays along the length of each cable and for rust at the bottoms if they are subject to salt corrosion. If needed, you can purchase new cables on our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/parts\/cable.html\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eGarage Door Cable and Fittings\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epage. The end bearing plates rarely need to be replaced. The Chinese made some bearings several years ago stamped with the letters \"ADH.\" These, along with some of the old McKee Door end bearings are about the only ones we've seen wear enough to warrant replacing. It is even rarer when a center bearing needs to be replaced. In our experience it's probably only one in 5,000 or more spring replacements where a new bearing would be needed. That's usually only on center support brackets that were not installed plumb or perpendicular to the header. A drop or two of oil is usually all that most center bearings ever require. If needed, you can purchase these parts on our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/parts\/bearings.html\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eGarage Door Bearings \u0026amp; Bushings\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rightinsert250\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/images\/ez-set-spring.jpg\" alt=\"Clopay and Ideal EZ-Set torsion spring system\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTorsion springs for EZ-Set systems\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecannot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebe purchased through our database.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eEZ-Set Springs: Do NOT use this database\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"indent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClopay and Ideal make EZ-Set springs that wind with a drill. These springs are specially gapped, and they are made differently from the springs in our database program. If you have EZ-Set Springs, you can order the spring or springs you need on our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/ez-set-torsion-springs.php\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEZ-Set Garage Door Torsion Springs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epage.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, if you live near the coast, and if you have a wind-rated door, you will need to call or e-mail us to order the correct springs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"clear\"\u003eCommercial Torsion Springs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"indent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarage door torsion springs on larger sectional and rolling steel doors come with many additional inside diameters. For information and prices visit our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/commercial-torsion-springs.php\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCommercial and Industrial Torsion Springs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOverhead Door Cones\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rightinsert300\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/images\/overhead-door-cones.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead Door versus standard torsion spring cones\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSprings used with Overhead Door cones need to have their ends bent upward to fit in the clips.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"indent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen ordering springs for the older style Overhead Door brackets, let us know in the comment section. Notice in the picture that standard cones are wider where the bolts pass through them. The one inch bolts used in the older Overhead Door cones are not long enough to secure the cones to the bracket. We will provide longer bolts and wider flange nuts at no charge to help with your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe don't recommend reusing the cones because they are dangerous; the hole sizes for the winding bars are inconsistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, if you do decide to order two-inch inside diameter springs without cones, let us know in the comment section if you have Overhead Door cones so we can bend up the ends of the spring wire to fit in the clips. These clips keep the spring from spinning off the cones. Standard cones screw into the spring and are held in place by friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"clear\"\u003eShipping Times\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"indent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLEASE NOTE. Shipping times are not guaranteed, even on next day and second day shipments. Normal times do not apply.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt DDM Garage Doors, Inc. we strive to minimize shipping times and shipping costs. Getting the springs to customers for their weekend DIY projects without extra shipping costs is a priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost springs ship same or next business day from our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/30\/neal-secker-ddm-garage-doors-warehouse-manager\/\"\u003ewarehouse\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein West Chicago. We also sometimes ship by Priority Mail. If you have a preference please note that when ordering. We also\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/international.php\"\u003eship internationally\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn all of Illinois, in most of Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan and Indiana, and in selected parts of Missouri, Kentucky, Ohio and Minnesota, springs are usually delivered in one day - including Saturday - at no extra cost. In this select\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/images\/shipping-times-from-60185.jpg\"\u003emidwestern area\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyou can usually order on Friday and get the springs on Saturday. Please contact us if the shipping time is critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need the springs sooner let us know in the comment box of your order, and we will try to expedite your order. Usually extra shipping charges will apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCustomer Pickups.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMany customers in the greater Chicago area stop by to pick up springs at our warehouse in West Chicago. If you order on line you can select the option for picking up your parts. Just contact us to make arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"clear\"\u003eReturns\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"indent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nIt is our priority here to protect you from the dangers of replacing garage door springs, and it is also our policy not to profit from customers' mistakes. To help you perform the work safely, and to help you order the correct springs, we have invested heavily in our torsion spring replacement\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/diy-instructions\/replace-garage-door-torsion-springs.php\"\u003etutorial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zxUoJrLhaSI\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evideo\u003c\/a\u003e, and our torsion spring measurement\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/diy-instructions\/how-to-measure-torsion-springs.php\"\u003etutorial\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CjW4vAMmyv8\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evideo\u003c\/a\u003e. Many have acknowledged these as the best ever produced, even in spite of the social media mafia's thumbs down comments on these two videos. We labor extensively to help you get what you need the first time. Our salesmen call about 10% of our customers when their orders don't look right based on over 20,000 springs I've measured and replaced in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/2015\/05\/28\/new-diy-instructions-app-for-cell-phones\/\"\u003emy 43 years in the garage door industry\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nIn spite of our best efforts, customers do sometimes order the incorrect springs. Returns on all torsion springs in our database below are accepted for up to 60 days as long as they are in their original condition. They must be\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/returns.php\"\u003ereturned to our West Chicago warehouse\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eregardless of their original shipping point. The customer pays for the original shipping as well as for shipping to return the product. Please allow five to 10 days for the refund we send by check or by Zelle.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"clear\" id=\"database\"\u003eOrder Garage Door Springs with Confidence!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"indent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe an informed buyer. Check us out. Enter DDM Garage Doors Reviews in the search box of your browser. Click the BBB link below; you'll see that none of our customers have had to contact the BBB to resolve disputes. Critical customer remarks have never been removed from our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/guestbook.php\"\u003eguest book\u003c\/a\u003e. Selling only what you need is a matter of integrity for us. We welcome the opportunity to serve you and to earn your trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 align=\"left\"\u003eSame or Next Day Shipping - No Extra Charge!\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace your order by noon central time for same or next day business shipping on most of the 6,000 springs below for residential and light commercial sectional overhead garage doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/images\/garage-door-torsion-spring.jpg\" width=\"250\" height=\"167\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"clear\" id=\"precut\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/parts\/torsion-spring-specials.html\"\u003eTorsion Spring Specials! - Save 40% on Pre-Cuts!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/images\/torsion-spring-specials.jpg\" width=\"250\" height=\"167\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"indent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy providing pre-cut spring lengths, we reduce processing costs and pass the savings on to you in the form of a 40% discount to the 48 contiguous states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame or Next Business Day Shipping! Free Winding Bars, Goggles, Written Instructions and Extended Two Year Warranty on the Springs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the goggles you also minimize the risk of eye injury, the number one cause of door injury trips to the doctor. Metal debris gets in one's eyes because of the tendency to look up at the door as it opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder precuts by clicking\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/parts\/torsion-spring-specials.html\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIf you have springs with 1 3\/4 inch or 2 1\/4 inch inside diameters, you can usually\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/spring-inside-diameter-converter.php\"\u003econvert to 2\" ID springs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand save as much as 25 percent on the standard non-precut springs.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/diy-instructions\/how-to-measure-torsion-springs.php\"\u003eHow To Measure Torsion Springs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e*\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/diy-instructions\/replace-garage-door-torsion-springs.php\"\u003eHow to Replace Garage Door Springs (2 Springs)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e*\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/diy-instructions\/single-tsreplacement.php\"\u003eHow to Replace Garage Door Springs (1 Spring) *\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/springs\/spring-inside-diameter-converter.php\"\u003eHow To Convert Inside Diameters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0013\/1904\/collections\/torsion-spring_2b075c51-9a47-4552-b069-9fb8ed5c909b.jpg?v=1775029652","url":"https:\/\/shop.ddmgaragedoors.com\/collections\/standard-garage-door-torsion-springs.oembed","provider":"DDM Garage Doors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}