Product Details
This torsion spring is constructed of steel and includes a stationary cone and a winding cone attached to opposite ends of the spring. These springs provide lifting force for heavy garage doors and must be selected based on the spring's dimensions rather than the door's weight. Refer to the product specifications with illustrations found in Prime-Line's torsion spring selection guide to ensure the proper replacement spring is selected. For dual spring installations, it's crucial to use both left wind and right wind springs correctly, and it is recommended to replace both springs simultaneously to avoid adding strain to the older spring. The torsion spring has a regular duty rating with an estimated lifetime of 10,000 cycles. It is important to replace all broken or malfunctioning hardware with matching components without modifications due to the serious injury risk associated with mishandling these garage door torsion springs. If replacing the torsion springs yourself, use only Prime-Line's item number GD-52238 for removal or adjustment, as failure to do so may result in severe personal injury. The winding rods are essential for winding and unwinding the tension on torsion springs, and determining the handing of your torsion spring wind can be done by observing the end of the spring when the 'finger' is at the top of the wind: if it points left when positioned at 12:00 o'clock, it is a right wind; if it points right, it is a left wind. The torsion spring is painted black for ease of identification.
