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Springs

Garage door springs to repair broken or worn springs on an existing up-and-over door. We can supply garage door springs to suit most UK overhead garage door manufacturers, including Garador, Cardale, Henderson and Wessex.

How do I measure the spring?

To ensure you are ordering the correct spring, it is useful to measure your current spring and compare the measurements to those listed in the specification section of the spring you are interested in, or against those listed in the spring finder tab

How do I identify my spring with the spring finder table?

Once you have your spring measurements, you can use the spring finder table to identify a suitable replacement. You can click on a heading at the top of the table, and the springs will reorder themselves based on that category e.g. If you click on Ma

What can I do if I cannot find my spring?

If you are unable to find your spring on the Spring Finder Table, it is highly likely that the spring is obsolete and no longer available. In these situations there are 2 options available. The first option is to replace the springs with others which

Should I get the genuine or compatible spring?

For some springs we have genuine versions available direct from the manufacturer and 3rd party compatible ones. These 3rd party springs are made to the same specifications, quality and warranty as the genuine springs, and are usually cheaper. Ultimat

How do I select the correct Garador MK3C spring?

The Garador Mk3c (also known as 'C' TYPE, 3C, MK3C and S/S) door is a canopy up and over door manufactured pre-1999 with an overhead counter balanced spring box containing two springs, and side support cables. Sometimes on the back of the door, or on

How do I select the correct Garador MK4/F-Type Spring?

The Garador MK4 (also known as F-Type) door is a canopy up and over door manufactured up to 2002. This model of door had distinctive side springs, enclosed inside the metal frame surrounding the door and operates without any support cables. These spr

How do I select the correct Garador DC/CM Spring?

The Garador DC or CM doors were double canopy doors supplied pre-2002. These doors usually had two springs running down either side of the door. The link pivot arm on the door was usually a straight box section, although older types may have a kinked

How do I select the correct Garador DR/RM Spring?

The Garador DR / RM garage doors were manufactured pre-2002. The door featured two double springs down either side of the door, and the door retracted fully into the garage when opened. The link arms on the DR door were kinked with multiple fixing po

How do I select the correct Garador R /FR/ Mk3R Spring?

The Garador R-type door was a retractable type door manufactured up until 2002. This model of door superseded the older Mk3R door and most spares are compatible between the two models. As a note, the R-type door covered single width doors and should

How do I select the correct Garador C-Type Spring?

The Garador C-type door was a canopy style door with side extension springs manufactured briefly between 1999 and 2002. The door is most easily identified by the side extension springs with a pulley wheel at the top end and a cast wall bracket in the

Can a spring be stretched to fit?

If you are needing to stretch a spring to make it fit, it strongly suggests that you may be using the wrong spring for the door. If you have a retractable up-and-over garage door (the entire door slides inside the garage when the door is open, and ha

How do I know which Henderson Spring Hook to use?

There are four Henderson Ultra Spring Adjusters, designed for use with the four different Ultra garage door models. The most obvious difference with the spring hooks is whether they are actually hooks, or if they end in a nut/bolt. By checking whethe

Are dust covers for springs still available?

Unfortunately the dust covers typically found on Garador DR, FR, DC, and CM doors are no longer made. These are not essential for the door operation, but can help prolong the spring's lifespan. You can make a DIY cover using drainpipes or cardboard.

Adjustable Hooks for Garage Door Springs

If your door is a Cardale double Slideaway (retractable) door, these eyebolts are the correct choice. For all other retractable doors, we have universal spring straining screws which can be raised or lowered to adjust the tension on the door. To dete