A quick way to install safety cables on an extension spring door.
How to install garage door spring safety cables.
Before beginning any project ensure that you have all the materials necessary to complete the job.
Clopay safety cables are different.
We won t cover how to replace garage door extension spring systems in this story.
The size of your garage door will determine the cable size.
Tools you will need to replace your garage door cables.
Depending on where you live doing this garage door spring replacement job yourself might save you 200 or more.
They don t have loops at the ends closer to the h.
A garage door safety cable may look unnecessary to many people as it costs money.
They are similar to the garage door cables though usually lighter weight.
For example if you have a 7 foot door you will use an 8 6 cable.
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.
Safety cables keep a broken garage door spring from sailing around the garage.
Installation of safety cables on your garage door springs can.
Read on to learn how to replace your garage door cables.