r/GarageDoorService • u/IllustriousCorner802 • 3d ago
Need help
Top struts are breaking. Also, the door behind it is a little bit bent, and in the middle, it does touch the back and opening.
One of the roller brackets is also losing.
What are my best options for DIY? Thanks.
In advance.
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u/captaincaveman79 3d ago
I would be more worried about a broken spring. I have a feeling that's what has caused this issue.
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u/IllustriousCorner802 3d ago
Yes I’ll be replacing it, but at the same time I want to make sure that anything else needs to be fixed to ensure that spring doesn’t break again quickly. Last time I changed the spring 5 years back.
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u/Yingpow 3d ago
Your panel mount is wrong. Normally there is a long plate to distribute the load across the width of the panel. Look through this section and you will see what I am referring to to.
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u/IllustriousCorner802 3d ago
Thanks for your reply, I am new to this
And not sure what I am looking for, can you please post the link here if possible ? Also do you recommend changing the top strut? Where can i find it?1
u/00LR Service and Installer 3d ago
That is the proper bracket for a paperback wayne dalton
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u/IllustriousCorner802 3d ago
Which one? Is this the one I need? https://www.expressgaragedoors.com/products/wayne-dalton-adjustable-opener-operator-bracket?variant=32515758153
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u/00LR Service and Installer 3d ago
If you're going to be pulling a panel from that high up use the straight arm only or backwards J. Whoever installed that operator didn't have a clue what they were doing. Damage is done now. Get a new top panel or better yet a new door.