Enhance the performance and longevity of your garage door system with our 1" Nylon Bushing. Designed to ensure smooth, quiet operation, this bushing is an essential replacement part for garage door center support brackets and torsion springs.
Key Features:
- Durable Construction: Made from high-strength nylon for long-lasting performance and resistance to daily wear and friction.
- Standard Dimensions: 1" inner diameter and 2" outer diameter make it compatible with most residential garage door torsion tubes.
- Smoother Operation: Reduces friction between moving components for quieter, more efficient garage door movement.
- Quick, Easy Installation: Ideal for both DIYers and professionals—installs easily into existing torsion spring setups without special tools.
Why Choose This Bushing?
Replacing worn or damaged bushings ensures your garage door remains balanced, quiet, and safe to operate. This nylon bushing offers dependable, cost-effective performance you can trust.
This nylon bushing fits garage doors with 2" torsion tubes and center support brackets. It is universally compatible with most standard residential garage door systems.
🛠️ How to Install a 1" Nylon Bushing for Garage Door Torsion Springs
Tools Required:
- Winding bars (for torsion spring setup)
- Wrenches or socket set
- Safety glasses and gloves
- Ladder
- C-clamps or locking pliers (to secure the door)
⚠️ Important: Garage door torsion springs are under extreme tension. If you're not experienced with spring work, consider hiring a professional.
🔧 Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Disconnect Power & Secure the Door: Unplug the garage door opener and secure the door in the closed position using C-clamps on both tracks just above the rollers.
- Release Tension from Torsion Springs: Use proper winding bars to slowly unwind and release all spring tension from the torsion springs on the shaft. This step must be done with extreme caution.
- Remove the Torsion Spring Assembly: Loosen the set screws on the torsion springs and slide the springs inward, away from the center bearing plate. Then remove the center bearing bracket from the wall if needed.
- Remove the Old Bushing: Slide out the old or damaged bushing from the center support bracket or torsion tube. Clean the area of any debris or rust.
- Install the New 1" Nylon Bushing: Insert the new nylon bushing into the center bracket or into the torsion tube (depending on your setup). Make sure the 1" inner diameter fits snugly on the shaft, and the 2" outer diameter aligns with the bracket.
- Reassemble the Torsion System: Reattach the center support bracket and slide the springs back into position. Tighten all hardware and re-align the torsion shaft if needed.
- Re-Tension the Springs: Using winding bars, carefully wind the torsion springs to the correct number of turns based on your door’s height and spring specifications.
- Test the Door: Remove the clamps, reconnect the opener, and slowly test the door manually before using the opener. Ensure smooth operation and that the shaft turns freely with the new bushing.
✅ Why Replace Your Nylon Bushing?
Over time, worn bushings can create friction on the torsion shaft, leading to noisy operation and premature wear on other components. This premium nylon bushing helps support the shaft, allowing it to rotate smoothly and evenly, which reduces strain on the springs and bearings.
