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Cables work hand in hand with your springs. A worn cable can let a door drop unevenly, so it pays to replace it before it snaps.
How pickup worksAsk a questionCables are under tension from the springs. Replacing them safely usually means taking tension off the springs first.
Safety first: garage door springs hold a lot of stored energy. Torsion springs in particular can cause serious injury if they are wound or unwound without the right tools and know-how. If you are not confident doing the job safely, have a qualified installer fit the parts you pick up.
Lift cables connect the bottom corners of the door to the spring system and lift the door evenly on both sides.
Look for fraying, rust, kinks, slack cable on one side, or a door that sits crooked or jerks as it moves.
No. Torsion systems wind cables onto drums on the shaft; extension systems run cables through pulleys. Match the cable to your system.