The spring seems really tight. Which side of the door shoudl I install it on?
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngMYQ536iRc... Watch the following video on YouTube. You can get more videos if you just ask "How to install a gate spring"...good luck
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The side the gate opens to....Keep it pretty much vertical..All you want is the spring to move to its normal posistion to close gate..
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The spring tension is adjustable. I used it on a gate and it was installed on the outside of the gate.
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The side the gate opens to.... Keep it pretty much vertical.. All you want is the spring to move to its normal posistion to close gate..
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I don't know the "original" length of the spring, for it's installed now. However.... I think I know the problem you are having. My installation process was as follows: Installed the front of the spring first, then put the "U" clamps on ( lose fit.. double check the line-up on the hole & pin under the plate) then install the end of the spring in back. The last step is a challenge to say the least. Ended up using pinch (crow) bars with the help of a neighbor. Overall... very pleased with the quality of the product, but it was a bitch to install !!! Stick with it, and good luck. I don't know the "original" length of the spring, for it's installed now. However.... I think I know the problem you are having. My installation process was as follows: Installed the front of the spring first, then put the "U" clamps on ( lose fit.. double check the line-up on the hole & pin under the plate) then install the end of the spring in back. The last step is a challenge to say the least. Ended up using pinch (crow) bars with the help of a neighbor. Overall... very pleased with the quality of the product, but it was a bitch to install !!! Stick with it, and good... » Read More I don't know the "original" length of the spring, for it's installed now. However.... I think I know the problem you are having. My installation process was as follows: Installed the front of the spring first, then put the "U" clamps on ( lose fit.. double check the line-up on the hole & pin under the plate) then install the end of the spring in back. The last step is a challenge to say the least. Ended up using pinch (crow) bars with the help of a neighbor. Overall... very pleased with the quality of the product, but it was a bitch to install !!! Stick with it, and good luck. « Show Less
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From the street view, the National Hardware 7683 .250(right) is on your right hand side. My small garage door needs only one spring, (7683, the right spring). Good luck.
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Put it all the way up on your door. I guest you need to adjust it to make it fix. Take me a few times to get it right.�
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drivers side but its a very tight fit width wise and is very very low Had to modify lol
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The door on mine fits very loosely. It looks like it was made that way and it seems to work fine. I assumed it had something to do with the ventilation.
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could be. remove it and see if the door will close. if it does you may not have assemble it correctly.
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I left the door as it was shipped to me; in the front. The directions show how to reinstall the door to either side. I was going to attempt it but seemed like too much worked. Note that it is now a sliding door and not a swing open type. Hope that helps.
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I would suggest that the door isn't tight - there are 2 rubber bumpers on the top of the door that hold the door away from the frame by at least 3/32" Looking at my unit this fit looks normal and ours works great
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The door swings both ways. You can also install it so the hinges are on either side simply by turning it around in the mounting brackets.
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The previous answer regarding (cable keepers) might be something to look at. It sounds like you're torsion spring tension (if you have two) is not properly (equally) balanced. If your installer does not know what to do, then you need a different technician to work on your door, as this is something any competent installer should be well versed in. Good luck.
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we installed ours with the handle towards the front not towards the side as pictured. an option that might work for you.
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I believe that it's to just one side. I don't remember for sure as I installed it over the holidays & don't recollect it being an issue. Sorry if this isn't more clear.
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Both of mine were weak so I replaced both. Your concern is a good one because they are VERY stiff when first installed. It took both hands to pull the rear "door" down. However, after a few months it becomes easier to pul down. Hope that helps.
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The lock will fit either side of the door you are installing it on, the handle can be changed for either side left or right. It is a great lock we love ours so much better than the lock we had on our door.
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I'm assuming this is the passenger side light assy; open tail gate got right side remove the upper most and lower most 10 mm bolts. Remover of light assy and install new light assy. Re-install bolts good an snug but do not over tighten.If you DIY other areas of your Tacoma do yourself a big favor and join TacomaWorld.com.Cheers
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That's how I'm using it. But the spring has to be on the outside... the hinge side.