Dumb question about garage doors

[REJ]

A friend of mine gave me a 16' garage door that I am going to install on the open part of my shop. I have to buy all the hardware, rollers,track, etc.
My question is, will a garage door opener pull this door up and down without the spring assembly? I am talking about the assembly that goes up top with the cables on it.

 

[Der Bugmeister]

A powerful door opener might work, but I'd expect it to burnout fairly quickly hauling all that extra weight.

I'd be more concerned about the dangers of not having a spring on that door...it would come flying down pretty darned quickly if something gave way...

 

[REJ]

That is the one thing I did not even think about. That answers that question.
Thanks, Robert

 

[73GRAND]

I wouldn't have taken that door. Have you priced hardware yet. I wanted to buy just a single panel one time and decided against it when I found out that a single panel was as much as a whole door kit. Also, I would not install without a spring on both sides with the safety cable strung thru it. Please have someone help you. I hate hearing about someone getting hurt due to lack of manpower and experience.

 

[bimmer95]

Talk to Tom at American Door Supply, he should be able to set up up with tracks, cables and springs for far less than a whole new door. Installation really isn't that hard if you have basic mechanical skills. Here's a good write up on dealing with torsion springs, http://truetex.com/garage.htm

 

[TER]

Talk to Tom at American Door Supply, he should be able to set up up with tracks, cables and springs for far less than a whole new door. Installation really isn't that hard if you have basic mechanical skills. Here's a good write up on dealing with torsion springs, http://truetex.com/garage.htm

Nice write up. I sure wish I had it when I replaced my broken spring. What a learning experience!