Zx2guy19 Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Has anyone ever replaced the torsion cables on a garage door? I just bought a house in Hilliard and the garage door is all misaligned and struggles to open and close because of it. After a quick look, one of the cables that pulls it up and guides it down is frayed/basically non existent. Has anyone ever messed with something like this? I called a company and they said it's $175 to repair, but I am finding the cables to do it for like $8. Anyone want to make a quick $50? Haha Here is what I am referencing: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_sabc?url=search-alias%3Daps&pageMinusResults=1&suo=1382467734634#/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=node%3D306734011&field-keywords=garage+door+cable&rh=n%3A16310091%2Cn%3A306506011%2Cn%3A306629011%2Cn%3A306719011%2Cn%3A306734011%2Ck%3Agarage+door+cable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 You can do it. Let garage door down, install cable to door bottom, wrap top of cable loosely around pulley as necessary, turn spring shaft in necessary direction to attach cable end. I used a big pipe wrench, but for gods sake be careful, those springs pack some force. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted October 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 See, fuck man. I don't want that shit to snap back and kill me. I'll look at it closer...are those the cable types I am supposed to get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledhead36 Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 I would get two large screw drivers or pipes to fit the tensioning adjustment block. It is really easy to do with the right tools, and you do have the correct cables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Yes, if yours is equipped with a block/wheel on the shaft, with holes in it, that is made for turning the spring/shaft. Cables look right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morabu Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 not to threadjack, but anyone recommend a good and somewhat cheap company to work on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledhead36 Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 None less than $175 that I am aware Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I have had Brent worked on my garage door a couple times. The first one was to redo the garage opener and to relocate the tracks so the door opens closer to the ceiling. The second one to replace the torsion spring. His cost was cheaper than $175 but it was far from $50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy2285 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I use the door depot, they are fast and cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brent1976 Posted October 27, 2013 Report Share Posted October 27, 2013 I just saw this. Oh my god, please tell me you didn't do anything suggested in this thread. I think they are trying to kill you. I have seen to many people with pretty bad cuts and broken bones from working on garage doors and doing the things posted. Go ahead and roll your eyes guys, I have had lots of people come to the shop to buy springs and cables and then come back all bandaged up and pay for the labor for us to put it in for them. OP. If you haven't gotten it fix yet send me a pm. If your not to far away I will get to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckin Posted October 28, 2013 Report Share Posted October 28, 2013 Brent send you a PM, I'm in need of a door install Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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