# Wayne Dalton Torquemaster Spring Sleeve Guide

**By Jennifer Oden** · 2025-09-10

If you received a new spring without the plastic tube inside, don’t worry. The **plastic sleeve (liner)** isn’t required for the spring to function. Its only purpose is **noise reduction** - it keeps the metal spring from clanging around inside the tube. That’s it.

### Why doesn’t a new spring include the sleeve

Replacement springs are often a **different length** than your original. Sometimes you’ll get two shorter springs instead of one long one. Because the sleeve isn’t essential to function, it’s shipped separately to keep costs and shipping sizes down.

### How to reuse or trim your old sleeve

1.  Remove the old sleeve from your tube.
2.  Line it up with the new spring. If it’s too long, **trim it to size** using scissors or a utility knife.
3.  Make sure the sleeve stops before the spring’s locking lugs. It doesn’t need to look pretty—just fit correctly.
4.  Slide it back inside the tube before installing the new spring.

### When to buy a new sleeve

If your old sleeve is **torn, crushed, or completely unusable**, you can order a replacement. They’re inexpensive, easy to cut to size, and help keep your garage door running quietly.

👉 Order here: [Wayne Dalton Torquemaster Spring Sleeve Liner 48"](https://www.expressgaragedoors.com/products/wayne-dalton-torquemaster-spring-sleeve-liner-48 "Wayne Dalton Torquemaster Spring Sleeve Liner")

### Save money with this DIY

By reusing your old sleeve (or trimming it to fit), you save on shipping costs and avoid unnecessary purchases. If you do need a new one, we make it simple to order just the sleeve without overpaying for oversized shipping.

Do I need a plastic sleeve for my Torquemaster spring

No, the spring will work without it. The sleeve only reduces noise from the spring inside the tube.

How do I cut a Torquemaster sleeve to fit

Line it up with your new spring, mark where the spring ends, then trim with scissors or a knife so it doesn’t extend past the locking lugs.

Why wasn’t a sleeve included with my new spring

Sleeves are shipped separately to save on cost and because many homeowners can simply reuse their old one. A new one is only needed if your old sleeve is destroyed.

Where can I buy a replacement sleeve

You can order one directly from Express Garage Doors: [Wayne Dalton Torquemaster Spring Sleeve Liner 48"](https://www.expressgaragedoors.com/products/wayne-dalton-torquemaster-spring-sleeve-liner-48 "Wayne Dalton Torquemaster Spring Sleeve Liner")

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> Source: [Express Garage Doors](https://www.expressgaragedoors.com/blogs/news/wayne-dalton-torquemaster-spring-sleeve-guide)