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Because of ceiling height, 7'-11 1/2", I installed a WD Idrive opener that has now died and I need a replacement. Will the 8500 work given the limited clearance? The garage door only clears the ceiling by 2" at it's highest point of upward travel and ceiling joists run perpendicular so tunnel or...

Idrive opener installed 11 years ago finally crapped out. It was used because of ceiling height of 7'-11 1/2" and door clearance of only 2" at high opening point. Looking at install video of Liftmaster 8500 on Youtube I'm not sure it will work and ceiling joists run perpendicular to door rails...