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Your cart is empty.This torsion spring is constructed of steel and it includes a stationary cone and a winding cone attached to opposite ends of the spring. These types of torsion springs provide lifting force for heavy garage doors and must be selected by the spring’s dimensions, rather than the door’s weight. See the product specifications found in Prime-Line’s Torsion Spring Selection Guide to assure that the proper replacement spring has been selected. With dual spring installations, note that the proper use of LEFT WIND and RIGHT WIND springs is imperative. Also, when dual spring installations are involved, it is important to replace both springs, as replacing only 1 spring may add increased strain to the older non-replaced spring. This torsion spring is a regular duty spring with an estimated lifetime rating of 10,000 cycles. Determine the handing of your torsion spring wind, look at the end of the spring with the ‘finger’ of the spring at the top of the wind. When the end of the spring is at 12:00 o'clock and it is pointing to the left, the spring is a right wind; if the end of the spring points to right it is a left wind. When standing inside the garage looking out, the torsion spring with the black painted winding cone installs on the right side of the door, and the green painted winding cone installs on the left side of the door. As an important safety precaution: all broken or malfunctioning hardware should be replaced with matching hardware, without any modifications. These garage door torsion springs can cause serious injury if not handled and installed properly. If attempting to replace the torsion springs yourself, it is important that the removal or adjustment of torsion springs is not attempted with any other tool other than Prime-Line’s item number GD 52238. Failure to utilize Prime-Line’s item number GD 52238 for the replacement of these springs may result in severe personal injury. Make sure to replace the left side as well, Prime-Line part GD 12318.
Chrystal Murphy
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2023
Ok my original spring broke after 23 years, so I found this one . Bought it , fast shipping , popped it on in less than 30 mins
jeff ramos
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2023
After some careful measurements, I identified this as the replacement spring I needed. It arrived quickly and exactly as expected. This is a little bit of a daunting repair, but can be easily and safely completed with a little research and care. The proper winding tools also help a lot.
Jeffrey Pinkerton
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2023
Works great. Found a great YouTube video for each step of installation. All good!
YB
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2023
I returned both the left and right springs because it didn't work with my garage door despite the fact that the dimensions are exactly the same as the originally installed springs. These springs are much lighter than the original, high-quality springs so they don't meet the specifications. Do not buy them!
Matt
Reviewed in Canada on January 12, 2023
No issues with the product.Purchased rods separately to install the spring.No issues installing the spring.Spring still working as expected.
boyd harrison
Reviewed in Canada on January 10, 2023
installed on 9 foot garage door to replace broken spring
florin
Reviewed in Canada on May 20, 2022
Did the job, easy enough to install.
Sonya B
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2022
I was told this was a right hand winded spring but upon receiving found it to be a left hand winded spring. It’s a good thing I know a little about garage doors. Or this could have hurt me.
Caroline
Reviewed in Canada on February 14, 2022
Bonne qualité
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on January 7, 2021
The old spring in my garage door broke. These are a bit of a pain to install, but u-tube has lots of tips for how to do it safely. This has been working for a few months and seems like it is likely to last as long as the old spring it replaced.
Thomas
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2019
The assembly dimensions were spot on which made installation straight forward. After installation the garage door went up with little effort. With proper maintenance this spring should last a long time.
ememen
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2015
My garage door torsion spring finally snapped. Now I know why my door and opener had been getting louder over the past few months. The spring was weakening and the door opener was working harder to lift it, hence the clanging and banging. Lube did nothing.Anyway, this is a high quality torsion spring with end cones. I hope to get 7-8 years out of it with my expected use. There's a TON of information and videos out there on how to replace a garage door torsion spring. It's no more complicated or dangerous than jacking up a car and setting it down on jackstands. YOU CAN DO IT. I wish I had done it myself when the first one broke years ago. Don't pay a lot for "winding rods". I paid $6 for a 36" long 1/2" diameter steel rod at the Depot and then cut it in half (use a cut-off wheel or hacksaw) to make two rods. Works perfectly. I also replaced the existing plastic bearing with steel roller bearing (also available on Amazon). The bearing works great to quiet the door along with this new spring.
vaughntroy
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2015
I ordered this spring to replace a broken spring on the right side of my garage door (when you're standing inside the garage looking out). I assumed this item's title of "Right hand garage door torsion spring" meant it fits the right side. I was wrong. This spring (GD 12315) is made for the left side. The instructions for this spring states: "Right hand springs are mounted on the left side of center and left hand springs are mounted to the right side of center (as viewed from inside the garage looking out)." So I ordered the "left hand" spring (GD 12316).
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