How To Replace Torsion Cables

In this video Kyle from www.diy-garage-... will show us how to replace your old torsion cables on your garage door. This step by step video will guide you through the entire process, so you can do it like the pros! Kyle also lets us know why torsion cables need to be replaced and the advantages of smaller diameter cables. Find your cables online today at: www.diy-garage...

[@markd5067]

Yes, good video, but that damn bar at the bottom of the video was in the way.....

[@wyattsexton7083]

my garage door has the wire cable hanging down the front side and not like yours (down the backside). And the cable came off of both side of my garage door. Should I wind my cable like yours? - winding it down the back side?

[@wyattsexton7083]

never mind - for some reason my spring tension goes the opposite way than yours.

[@josephkuhlman6831]

Excellent video. Other video I found had me unload/reload torsion spring. This procedure was much easier. Only comment would be to ensure that the process is repeated on both sides when there are double torsion springs.

[@firstmusic00]

Have to agree. This vid was much easier than that other video.

[@juneadriano5998]

i watched your video 3x. thanks a lot. i'm ready to do this tomorrow morning.

[@l337pwnage]

I guess if I was gonna do short cuts I'd clamp the door up and used a vise grips on the torque tube (there should only be about 1 turn or less spring turns on it with the door up) and do each side one at time. If you're lucky and your new cables are the correct length, you won't have to adjust anything. Otherwise you'll have to adjust the drums. I guess your way automatically corrects for the cable variations, so I guess I see the advantage of this method.

[@seshachary5580]

I got the 3/32 cable when I bought springs bearings and rollers from you place. the rt side cable came off the spool-drum and mildly kinked. is it ok to use no fraying. Your videos are very educative. Thank you regards .sesha chary

[@diygaragedoorparts]

Yes it should be fine as long as there's not any phrase usually the kink will work its way out once tension is put on it

[@crismain1147]

Thanks for the excellent customer service and really helpful videos. I did go back and ratch it a few times. I ordered the parts. And this 67 year old woman just replaced the torsion shaft, torsion spring and tension cables on a 16 foot door all on her own!! Can't thank you enough. Just go slow and pay attention to the video. Cheers!!!

[@theracingcoach6027]

This is a great example of how KZbin should work. A free video to show the process linked to a business where I can buy the parts to do it! Thanks Kyle you just earned a customer!

[@diygaragedoorparts8206]

Thanks I really appreciate it!

[@charlesnichols6135]

Excellent video! After watching it a few times, I got the courage to replace the cable and successfully fix my door. Thank you for such and thorough video.

[@diygaragedoorparts]

Charles Nichols thanks!

[@charlesnichols6135]

No Problem! Just one question, I noticed that my door wants to open whenever unlatched. Could it be that the torsion spring is too tight?

[@diygaragedoorparts]

Charles Nichols yeah that is what it is

[@charlesnichols6135]

I thought so... thanks again for your assistance!

[@SeriousKeto]

This was very helpful. I didn't know about the winding rods. That $9 investment made this process INFINITELY easier. Thank you!

[@johnhonsberger]

Saved this link 3 years ago when cables went on one garage door. Now using again when the second door cables rusted out. Hope you got lots of business out of this video, since it has helped lots of DIY people.

[@diygaragedoorparts8206]

John thanks brother! That was my goal to help as many people as possible. There are always 2 groups of people those that will just hire someone to do the job for them and then the other group that wants to do it themselves. I wanted to help make it easy and as safe as possible for those diy people. Thanks again for the support!

[@louperiera4687]

Excellent video! Concise and very informative. Thank you for doing it!

[@kimmiekupcakez]

Kyle thanks for your helpful videos. I was able to take my garage door completely apart and put it back together. I made my own cables. I tightened my springs and the door opens great now. I just saved over $200. I plan to replace the bottom panel next year. Thanks again.

[@diygaragedoorparts]

good job! glad to help out

[@robertrice1473]

One of my cables broke and I just ordered a new pair of cables. this will be my weekend project. Excellent video, thank you for taking the time to record and post! Very helpful!

[@deedsmillar6056]

no safety glasses? messing with any cables/pullies or anything that includes springs is no joke. because it's a diy , ya its up to whoever to take safety precautions, but mention it. holy crap, I guess the big one with this video would be to unplug the opener before starting or something..

[@merrittorius]

This is THE best video on how to do this. It's amazing when somebody who knows what they're doing puts it on youtube. Saved 100 dollars. Thanks a ton brother. #BlueCollar

[@lodcomm]

Excellent video Brother - Clearly explained and easy to follow. My Ddoor was repaired in short order.

[@davidrobles100]

Okay I did this and everything went well, but now when my door is opened all the way there is cable slack when opened. The cable on 1 side keeps falling off the track. I've unwound the cable and redid it several times but I feel I'm missing something. When the door is closing I have to make sure the cable is staying on the roller. Please help!

[@brodycarlin1200]

you gotta be careful though if you’re gonna backwind the spring, i’ve seen too much pressure on the winding cone and the cone breaks. then, for lack of a better term, you’re f**ked

[@kensendelofski3761]

thank you. I watched 4 videos and this one was the only one to show how to attach the cable to the spool. mine is in a very tight place with limited vision and light.but I think I can do it now. Just hope nothing gets stolen over night. Thanks.

[@jasoncharbonneau9588]

Kyle my cables came unwound and it looks like the center spring has no tension. Do I install the cables with the door close and then re-tension the main center spring?

[@jimwiggins8678]

Worked like a charm. I made my own bars. The key to safe bars is a good, close fit, in the holes. It helps if you have a lathe nearby.

[@rtrudeau100]

Can't see some of the video bc of your ad banner... :( Thumbs down...

[@wilfredopangilinan407]

Very clear video and explanation thanks

[@gelfandothea]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

[@jgehbinv]

Any chance of the door not leveling? I saw your video on leveling a door and can reference that if needed. Thank you!

[@MRMR-mu4yx]

Cable just broke but after watching your video, I am more confident I can replace the snapped cables.

[@dennisjohnson6459]

Great job... I finished in last than 45 mins.. works like new..Thanks again for this video

[@milanpv]

This is the only video that tells you how to change your cables with door down. Thank You.

[@diygaragedoorparts]

Thank you I really appreciate it.

[@benkolt2743]

Awesome video. This saved me. I was sure I was going to have to have to pay big $$ for weekend service. After watching the video I fixed the issue myself in less than 10 minutes. It took me more time to find the 3/8 wrench than to fix the door. Thank you!

[@diygaragedoorparts]

Thanks Ben glad that it helped out!

[@pafree4402]

The DIY sign and phone number block His work

[@harrytimko2206]

I got ahead of myself when replacing the rollers, and I mistakenly removed the red screws from the bottom door bracket. (They were not red on my door like they are in other videos.) Luckily the cables onle pulled up the bracket about 4 inches. So I used a C-clamp to make sure it doesn't move any further or fly off from the tension. So what do I do now? How do I reattach the bracket and cable safely. I do not have the winding bars to secure the main coil. What can I use instead to secure the coil?

[@diygaragedoorparts8206]

You really need some winding bars to back wind the springs. You can get some 1/2" cold rolled steel bars to use for a set.

[@2busy2P]

Your video is EXACTLY what I needed -- Thanks! G-R-E-A-T V-I-D-E-O I have been procrastinating replacing my daughters garage door cables as she has a solid wood double wide garage door and all of the videos I have watched show either the garage door closed and working from the sides, which can't happen with her door because of shelving. The others that I have seen have you release all the tension from the springs, which I hate to do as it takes almost 40 - Quarter turns of the springs to get the door balanced.

[@diygaragedoorparts]

2busy2P brother i am glad it could help out.

[@terrymutant3581]

Thanks Maybe if you get rid of the Banner at the bottom we can see better

[@seshachary5580]

very educative .Thank you Regards

[@blue105e]

Thanks bro.. savedmy bacon.. from NZ

[@eddfranco8118]

Im not a pro. i did it today not using a single tool 4 minutes 2 cables with door open thats simple and easy all they want. is scare you so pay and get it down

[@lee12153]

My husband and I have replaced the cables on our garage doors on two separate occasions with no problem and no tools. Weirdly enough BOTH wires on one of our doors broke yesterday so we're getting ready to replace them tonight. It's easy to do just using common sense.

[@aztecwarrior9729]

what's the procedure to install when they are none?

[@buildersedge888]

Hi Kyle. Fabulous video! Wow...I watched a video before yours where a DIY guy installed the new cable while the garage door was up. Your method seems much easier and way more professinal. I'll check out your website next. Thank you for posting this.

[@KEVRPH]

6 years later and this is still the best DIY garage door spring video out there! Saved me a lot of time and money! Thank you!

[@diygaragedoorparts8206]

Thank you brother

[@bertpolk2179]

thanks for makeing this video, got it done the first try, very easy.

[@markmeckes4203]

Thank's for the video !

[@enriquevasquezev]

Great video. I feel very comfortable with this process now. Thank you.

[@diygaragedoorparts]

thanks glad it helped out

[@hank1475]

Thanks, there is good safe help here.

[@willytwo53072]

Great job! Thanks. I'm thinking of doing a high lift conversion on my door. Do I have to change the spring using the same door? I know it's got to lift higher. If so, how do I calculate a new spring? I'm going for a 10-12" lift. Thanks for your help.

[@bluefallon6374]

When I tighten my spring ,my cables start to show slack,how do I avoid this issue.

[@davidstrom9015]

One of the cables on our garage door jumped off the drum and the door got twisted. We ended up having to take the entire thing apart, panel by panel, removing the other cable as well in the process. I got all the panels reinstalled but still needed to reconnect the cables. Every video I'd find on replacing the cables wanted you to raise the door first, which is NOT possible to do manually with a 16' door, so I needed another option. Your video gave me the exact info I needed (replacing/reconnecting the cables with the door closed) so thank you for that!

[@mrneatprostar5441]

what size cable did you used

[@diygaragedoorparts]

xBALAMx it should cost anywhere from 35 to 50 per spring. Let us know if we can help

[@Align700nitro]

Great video, but 950lb is NOT the weight capacity of those cable. For a 3/32 steel cable, 950lb is more like the breaking strength of the cable and the work load limit is about 180~200lb.

[@s1ngh9]

Great video. Thanks so much for this upload

[@diygaragedoorparts]

Thanks Shawn!

[@chrispybattyone5937]

How long are these cables? I watched another video and he said 8’6”. I’m looking at Home Depot and their’s are 8’0”

[@bernardbilic4857]

Good video,and I have question,I replace springs but after replacement I check everything but my door won't open manually, only couple inch,pleas what can be wrong,tnx

[@thomasflynn642]

I replaced the single spring on my 7 x9 door and replaced the cables and they keep coming unwound? what is the problem? RSVP

[@davidlamfers7191]

Excellent Video. Thank you for Sharing.

[@peterzebot1795]

Would have been better to NOT have a banner in the actual video, blocking the instruction. Not a smart thing to do.

[@essentialpassion]

Hello, my garage door torsion springs are located at the back close to door opener, how long cable should I buy ? thanks

[@JwlsMambo]

Thank you for sharing and elaborating on how to set this up properly. Much appreciated!

[@rejeanpaquet4375]

Good info on this video, what I was looking for, but the banner hides part of what you're doing.

[@dba3579]

Hello Kyle. Very good video. When a torsion spring breaks can the one or both torsion cables break as well? Thanks

[@bstanart]

Definitely not as easy to put on the cables to the garage at the bottom like you make it. Not all tracks move out of the way that easy. My garage is very old so its been there awhile! Had to go find another video that was more detailed in that step.

[@jimmytrammelii940]

quick question: What are the cables called that are connected to the garage door handle that allows you to manually open it from the outside?

[@Mowers11]

I just used this exact video to change out the two cables on my door. My door had this exact set up of hardware. One of the cables rusted at the bottom and broke. It’s important to unwind the tension on the springs as he does. I happened to have the winding rods. It was about a half hour job for two cables.

[@seansmith8029]

Great job. Very thorough. Video easy to follow. One of the best I have ever seen!

[@TAO495]

I have watched many other videos but you are the best, to the point and concise. Well done and thank you.

[@jeffyap9301]

Wery good instruction other one show loosen the whole spring tension is more work.Thank you.

[@Rbenterprises4]

Much better than vice grips on the bar! Great tip on the gap at the bottom. Thanks.

[@Nate-gh1hy]

Very nice video Kyle. Thanks for sharing.....

[@douglasthompson2740]

Amen to the above! That banner could have been almost anywhere else and not blocked the operation.

[@mundish1]

hey thanks Kyle, this video was very helpful to me, once again thank you

[@u4anis]

Gr8 video thankyou god bless you brother

[@jsimm4587]

What size are those bars you used to hold the spring ? Diameter?

[@tomclark3786]

have old spring lift door how do you figure cable length

[@markchambers8641]

So which spring is adjusted for up and down?

[@0393-z3l]

The best video out there you can see the experience

[@SUPERDONKEYKICK1]

How much is the cost for replace the spring.

[@duanejohnson7176]

What happen when one cable is longer on one side

[@diygaragedoorparts8206]

It doesn't matter just adjust the drum to take up the slack to make them even.

[@willyrojas6702]

are all cables the same gauge and length say for a 150lb door?

[@dwightjohnson4196]

I'm looking for someone to teach me to become a garage door tech.

[@CaptainPatbot]

Informative. Thank you.

[@jgehbinv]

Kyle I was over at Lowes tonight. All they had were EXTENSION SPRING CABLES. Just to be clear, a TORSION SPRING requires TORSION CABLES, not extension spring cables, correct? I live in Richmond, VA. Any idea where I might find these cables AND winding bars? Thank you!

[@diygaragedoorparts]

www.diygaragedoorpartsonline.com/garage-cables-torsion-spring-cable-7ft/ and www.diygaragedoorpartsonline.com/round-winding-bars/

[@carmeloaddorisio7537]

Great video

[@jamestanner1549]

Hey Kyle, great video exactly what i was looking for. Excellent explanation of the cable operation. I am going to place an order of these cables, exactly for the reason you described of where the cables rub each other in the last two feet of the door opening and it is very frustrating, considering it is a brand new clopay door with ez set torsion spring and as you know the drums on those are small but very wide so the cables almost starts to wrap around one another right before the door is open all the way.

[@matiassilva3676]

Very Good and easy to understand video!! Saved my day!!

[@1313mark1313]

Thank you very good video very helpful

[@ikjotsingh4353]

Great Video. Thanks for uploading. Though i wanted to know what would happen if the rod holding the spring tension slips off the groove accidentally..... What is the risk?

[@moemoney1111]

Great video

[@mrsjasnessa]

Thank You for this well detailed Video. It was Very Helpful. thumbs up and Subscribing . :) Have a Blessed Day.

[@diygaragedoorparts]

Nancy Mata thanks I am glad it helped out!

[@myaudiotechnologyreviews2921]

Epic Garage Door Torsion Cables

[@dadams19111]

Excellent!!!!

[@tomsoldgym]

Thank you

[@kmsy200]

Thank you so much ,you are really life saving

[@annlee6748]

Wonderful Video, saved me a lot

[@rickrudd]

Great vid! Are you from East TN or Southwest VA? Your accent is exactly like where I grew up.

[@diygaragedoorparts8206]

Thanks! Yeah I am from eastern Kentucky originally.

[@jgehbinv]

Kyle - if a cable breaks, can the door still be opened and closed? If that happens, should I open and close manually until I get the new cable?

[@diygaragedoorparts]

If a cable breaks and you try to open and close the door it will bend your track and possibly rollers come out of the track. The best thing to do is leave it alone until you get the cables and replace them.

[@MktNinja]

Like the video, tried go to site and buy, but the site is sooo slow and kept getting Database Error.

[@diygaragedoorparts8206]

We were doing some sure maintenance. Try it now

[@originaldane]

It's great that it ships out same day before 11am, but what is the typical shipping time on the $9.99 flat rate shipping?

[@diygaragedoorparts]

Dane Snyder 2-3 days

[@rodolfososa4454]

I did everything as it shows the video, after I close the door one of the pulleys had the cable loose, how can I fix this problem.

[@diygaragedoorparts]

just give us a call will be glad to help

[@RayOshay430]

Thank you so much, this were a great learning experience for me,and no one explain it better !!!!! GREAT VIDEO !

[@johnkyuen]

great video, love it , thanks a lot