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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: Pookapotamus on April 17, 2011, 04:08:16 PM

Title: Garage door springs
Post by: Pookapotamus on April 17, 2011, 04:08:16 PM

so my garage door spring packed it in, i have tried all the major hardware stores but cant get my hands on one, don't want to call a door guy.

does anyone know where i can get one of these?

Pook

Title: Re: Garage door springs
Post by: cLAY on April 17, 2011, 07:07:17 PM

Just went thru this last summer. None of the hardware/rona/Revys etc sell them anymore due to liability and most places I talked to were hesitate to sell me a pair even though I used to install them. I think I ended up going thru Calgary Overhead door? They are next to the Calgary Fastners on 42ave?  SE, just up the hill from Standens springs.

They will need an old spring to match it up. The color codes don't mean anything anymore. Pull off an old one and bring it with it. If you cann't get it off then call a door guy cause you'll hurt yourself winding the new one.

Title: Re: Garage door springs
Post by: Tagg on April 17, 2011, 07:21:07 PM

I've redone mine and I think that is the place I used in the SE.  Rewinding it is a bit of a trick but can be done with a little math and a lot of care.  I made a tool that makes it work a little easier.  If you want a hand or want to borrow the tools PM me.

Title: Re: Garage door springs
Post by: frenchy on April 17, 2011, 08:51:23 PM

I have a brand new, never used pair of springs from my 16x8 door .

Title: Re: Garage door springs
Post by: w squared on April 17, 2011, 09:17:15 PM

I don't think that Pook will have a hard time taking the old one off..it's already in two halves  :o

Title: Re: Garage door springs
Post by: Pookapotamus on April 17, 2011, 09:49:51 PM

my door is just a small one i think 12 X 8, how much do you want for them serge?

Title: Re: Garage door springs
Post by: FiEND on April 18, 2011, 01:52:00 AM

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