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7 feet from floor to bottom of beam.

I am looking to replace my iDrive door opener. The door is 7 feet tall, the challenge (I think) is I have a short install length. The distance from the header wall back into the garage is only 113 inches, then there is a beam that goes the width of the garage. I believe the short length is...

Are you referring to the nuts on the nail? Regardless, I did not put the nuts there, I did not install the opener or door ... it all came with the house :)

Attached are photos of the broken parts. I am going to check a few places locally, but if anyone knows a good source for parts please share. Thanks, Ralph

The opener sounded like it was struggling to open the door. I did get a hold of the manual and took a closer look this evening. Per the manual it looks like springs should be at 16.5 for my door, but the springs were at about 14. This would seem to be an explanation for the struggling to...

I can't add a photo to this quick reply.... will give a problem description and photo in another reply... Thanks!

It's getting to be time to replace my idrive (Model 3663-372). It came with the house, I did not install it. At a previous house I installed a new garage door opener, but all springs were in place. When I replace this idrive will I need to install a new torsion bar/spring or is it possible to...

I have an i-Drive, was in the house when we purchased it. Contrary to all I have read it had been pretty reliable for the last 8+ years. It does appear to be loosing power, and I suspect it may die before long. If I replace the i-drive with a more conventional opener, will I need to replace...