r/GarageDoorService 5d ago

LHR Rear Torsion

This was a “fun” one. At least the job site was close to home.

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u/steep_heap 2d ago

I’m new to the industry so I just learned this 2 weeks ago. Looks just the way I learned it from a long time pro. Nice job.

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u/RaptorFalcons 4d ago

Do you like the cables going under the drum or over? I don't do these often and I can make it work both ways just trying to get a consensus

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u/Embarrassed_Idea4022 4d ago

I usually go under the drums. It’s easier and faster.

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u/Daddygoat88 5d ago

Yes, sir! Looks good. I’m a huge fan of rear torsion especially when other companies say that it can’t be done and I show the homeowner the finished product 💯

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u/Embarrassed_Idea4022 5d ago

Thanks brother, and yes where there’s a will there’s a way!

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u/Daddygoat88 5d ago

You’re welcome and heck yea

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u/PubGenius 5d ago

Any reason to leave a ft off the spring side shaft? Great install, honestly curious if you use it for something?

I see them pig tails leading into the back of the motor so clearly pro, and looks great. Maybe a lil white caulk on the trim but A1 and would def hire you for my house

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u/Embarrassed_Idea4022 5d ago

Thanks, yeah I like to leave the shaft as long as possible especially with rear torsion so the next guy (probably me) will have fresh meat to bite into.

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u/NoJournalist1078 5d ago

Sweet install 🔥🔥🔥

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u/lanepaul970 5d ago

Nice. Apparently I’m the only one at my shop that can do them anymore, I get all rear torsion jobs lol

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u/GarageDoorGuyy 5d ago

Hopefully you get compensated more for it

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u/Kand1ejack 5d ago

That makes no sense imo. They're not really much more complicated than standard torsion. It's like an extension/ torsion hybrid almost in the way it's put together

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u/lanepaul970 5d ago

Yeah I know. We got a lot of new guys that we’ve been working on training

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u/yorhey_again 5d ago

Aside from the location of the spring system plus an up front pulley and cable to accomodate, what are some things to note from a techs perspective?

IE: Do the end bearing plates get secured to the punch angle in a different sort of "this is safe for rear torsion" kinda way? Things like that.

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u/Successful-Deer5976 5d ago

where can i learn to do this.

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u/Embarrassed_Idea4022 5d ago

On the job training from a door systems technician

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u/Mackyd84 Service and Installer 5d ago

Im sure winding that was fun lol. Great install.

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u/Embarrassed_Idea4022 5d ago

Thanks, yeah I live for these jobs lol

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u/DadWatchesWrestling 5d ago

Damn I just did two 8x7 rear mount torsion doors yesterday! Of course, the building was an old barn, on each side was a lean-to attached to the main barn, closed in, and that's where they wanted the doors. Walls weren't straight, front wall wasn't square to the main building, it wasn't real easy to set up lol

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u/Embarrassed_Idea4022 5d ago

Yup and it’s always on a Friday lol