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How To Measure Extension Springs

It is important to measure correctly to ensure that you purchase the correct size springs
If you need assistance please Call Toll Free 800-997-7606
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Garage Door Parts

METHOD #1

Most accurate to determine the correct spring for your garage door.


  • FURNISH SPRING LENGTH AT RELAXED STATE
  • AMOUNT OF STRETCH (Amount of stretch is half the door height)
  • FURNISH THE DOOR WEIGHT-You will need a bathroom scale under door with both springs released to determine weight.
  • SPECIFY TYPE OF ENDS (Double loops, single loops or clips)
  • SPECIFY TYPE OF DOOR (Sectional, one piece or taylor sectional)

Example: 25"-42"-150#

After you determine these measurements, then proceed to the below links to order.

Extension Springs for a 8' High Door



NOTE:  YOU MUST KNOW THE WEIGHT OF YOUR GARAGE DOOR
IN ORDER TO PURCHASE EXTENSION GARAGE SPRINGS.


COMMON EXTENSION SPRING WIRE SIZES

Extension spring wire sizes vary by manufacturer. However, the chart below summarizes the sizes for common extension springs.

LENGTH of 10 Coils
LENGTH of 20 Coils
WIRE SIZE
1 1/4"
2 1/2"
.125
1 3/8"
2 3/4"
.135
1 7/16"
2 7/8"
.142
1 1/2"
3"
.1483
1 9/16"
3 1/8"
.1562
1 5/8"
3 1/4"
.162
1 11/16"
3 3/8"
.170
1 3/4"
3 1/2"
.177
1 7/8"
3 3/4"
.1875
1 15/16"
3 7/8"
.192
2 1/16"
4 1/8"
.207
2 3/16"
4 3/8"
.2187
2 1/4"
4 1/2"
.2253
2 5/16"
4 5/8"
.2343
2 7/16"
4 7/8"
.2437

After you determine these measurements, then proceed to the below links to order.

Extension Springs for a 8' High Door

1. The weight an extension spring can support is marked by the color code at the end of the spring.

2. Measure the garage door height. The standard height is usually 6 foot 6 inches or 7 feet.

Spring Color Code
Weight in pounds
Weight in pounds
Single Door
Double Door
Gold
80

Lt. Blue
90
190
Tan
100
200
White
110
210
Green
120
220
Yellow
130
230
Blue
140
240
Red
150
250
Brown
160
260
Orange
170
270
Gold
180
280
Lt. Blue
190
290
Tan
200
300

After you determine these measurements, then proceed to the below links to order.

Extension Springs for a 8' High Door

Don't see the exact size you need?  Call us toll free 800-997-7606



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