Prime-Line GD 52238 – Barras de torsión a rosca, 1/2 pulgada. x 16 pulgadas, Acero, Circular, (Pack de 2)

Whats not to like. It's two lengths of 1/2 inch round stock.The product quality is fine, the product design is not really not the best.They really should be longer. 24" length would provide more leverage and make them easier to use, especially as one is always using them while balancing on a ladder.

When it comes to using the right tools for the job then this is definitely the tools you need for winding garage door torsion springs. One thing worth mentioning though is these rods are slippery! It is an absolute must (for me) to wear gripped work gloves when winding the torsion springs because the last thing you want is for these rods to slip off your hands at high torque!As for cost, some folks would argue that it’s cheaper to buy a half inch thick by 36-inch long metal bar or even a rebar from your local hardware store and cut it in half. These winding rods cost me under $14. A rebar or a 36-in metal bar from my local hardware store cost between $8-$11. The bar itself might be cheaper but by the time you factor in fuel, drive time and effort cutting the “cheaper” material, it isn’t …

Just what we needed to fix our garage door. Only “complaint” would be... not needing these for anything else. Pretty much a one-time use and then they get tossed to the side and probably never used again. Not the product itself, the rods are very heavy duty and I recommend using them for a torsion spring replacement. All in all, great product & highly recommend using them for safety purposes. There was a lot of pressure on the torsion spring when we were cranking it and if you try to use anything other than these rods it can be very dangerous!

I own a storage facility that it 40 minutes from all the door repair places. They were charging me $250-$500 for a simple spring replacement! I soon figured out I could do it myself in about 45 minutes by purchasing this item. The bars have worked very well. I even made up a toolbox with everything needed for spring replacement so that I didn't waste time gathering tools when I had a replacement to do. These were the first thing in the box.

I do believe in having the right tools for the job makes it easier, if not more convenient. These rods will work as intended and it sure beats the ill fitting pry bar or large worn out screw driver we all seem to have. I have had a set of winding rods before and for the life of me must have traded them of forget where I put them. Your springs will eventually need replacing and or adjusting. Do it right and do it safely. The cost is minimal for the convenience and safety of doing it with the right tools.

After checking around and finding the crazy prices being charged to have someone balance my garage door I decided to do the task myself. I watched a few YouTube vids and decided that the job should be easy enough. I purchased the torsion winding rods here on amazon and they seem to be very solid. They did the job well and met my expectations. Just do your research, take the proper precautions, and you can tackle this job too.

The pair of torsion rods worked great! I got my garage door springs safely wound/unwound and performed the necessary adjustments to balance the weight of the garage door. Although they are just a pair of metal rods, it is a specialty tool necessary for making torsion spring adjustments. It is worth the small investment. Do not improvise with another type of rod that may not fit properly or could fail under tension. The potential for injury is present as the wound springs store a lot of energy. Like any DIY task, there are do's and don'ts. If you lack the working knowledge, before starting, learn the steps and procedures to safely perform this garage door repair or hire someone to do the repair. Good luck and be safe.

Purchased and used these bars from Amazon to replace a 25-year-old pair of springs where one spring broke.It's best to replace both springs as a matched set when that happens. Matched springs sets will last longer work better than unmatched sets.Replacement of these springs "is a piece of cake" and is NOT dangerous IF you follow correct procedures and use the correct tools - including these winding bars. If you are unfamiliar with overhead door technology and theory, and/or the replacement procedures, there are numerous excellent videos on line. Review the procedures while you are waiting for your winding bars and replacement springs to be delivered.Wear eye protection and don't work or place yourself in the arc of the winding cone when tensioning or releasing tension on springs.. Work …