Garage Door Extension Spring And Cable Diagram

The everbilt 12 ft.

Garage door extension spring and cable diagram.

Garage door extension cables 2 pack are made of galvanized steel and have a 1 8 in. With everything hooked up carefully lower the door and watch that the cables are staying in place. This will keep the cable from damaging the garage door as it opens and closes. If the door is not closing quite right.

If you cut off the excess cable you may need new cables the next time you replace your extension springs. Does the door close. The cable has 7 strands with 7 wires per strand for strength and durability. Minimum end to end tensile strength of 1 400 lbs.

For extension spring systems they need safety cables so follow our video on how to replace your garage door extension spring safety cables. They are attached to the garage door track or wall near the stationary pulleys lace through the garage door springs and connect to the same support that the spring does. For opening and closing garage doors. Take a look at adjusting garage door springs if your door needs adjustment the link is three paragraphs back.

Safety cables keep a broken garage door spring from sailing around the garage. Using a staple gun works well. 8 doors require a 27 spring that stretches up to 48 75 total length when to door is closed extension springs are a non returnable item call customer service if you have any questions. Yes good job now you are done replacing garage door springs.

Move the remaining cable out of the way. Made of galvanized steel. They are similar to the garage door cables though usually lighter weight.