You can either use the locks installed on the door or use clamps or locking pliers as shown in figure 1.
Taking a garage door down to replace with hinge door.
Not only do i have a door that actually stays open now i also have chrome hardware instead of the gold.
The easiest way is to replace one hinge at a time.
Measure down from the top of the door to the top edge of each hinge location.
Note these measurements as well as the total number of hinges when ordering your metal door.
Gray dust and metal filings around the hinge pin are early signs of wear.
Insert a new roller into the new hinge s roller mount.
This took me about 10 minutes.
Some play at the hinge is normal.
Then block the spring shaft with locking pliers leaning against the wall header as shown in figures 2 and 22.
Hardware is available in standard and heavy duty galvanized steel or rust resistant stainless steel for extra long life in tough conditions.
Each door is different some need to be taken out when they are in the up position and some when they are in the down position.
Identify which garage door hinge needs to be replaced.
Instructions for removing your existing garage door.
It is very important that there is no tension on the door when taking it apart.
While this may seem elementary it s not as simple as pointing and saying that one when you look at a garage door from the inside there are hinges up the left side of the door up the right side and in the middle section and they all have names and numbers.
Make hinge and bracket replacement a breeze.
But if you see an oblong hole where the tubular hinge pin mates with the hinge bracket replace the hinge.
Choose from a variety of garage door hinges top and bottom brackets and other face hardware to be prepared for your project.
If a door has tension springs on them it should be taken down when it is in the up position.
Once you ve replaced the worn door components check the garage door opener chain.