# Garage Door Torsion Spring FAQ

**By Jennifer Oden** · 2023-03-15

**Q:** What size torsion spring do I need for a 16x7 or 16x8 garage door?  
**A:** The size of the torsion spring depends on the weight of the garage door. Check out our [Garage Door Torsion Spring Selection Chart Here](https://www.expressgaragedoors.com/products/torsion-spring-2in "What size torsion spring do I need for a 16x7 or 16x8 garage door").

**Q:** How do I replace a garage door torsion spring?  
**A:** Check out our [Torsion Spring Replacement Instructions Here](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1499/9402/files/instructions_install_torsion_spring.pdf?17293754764116929199 "How do I replace a garage door torsion spring")[.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1499/9402/files/instructions_install_torsion_spring.pdf?17293754764116929199 "How do I replace a garage door torsion spring")

**Q:** Where can I buy garage door torsion springs near me?  
**A:** A lot of the time home improvement stores such as Lowes or Home Depot don’t typically stock torsion springs. We carry a large selection of garage door torsion springs with [easy to follow size charts and instructions here.](https://www.expressgaragedoors.com/products/torsion-spring-2in "Where can I buy garage door torsion springs near me")

**Q:** How do I install a garage door torsion spring?  
**A:** Check out our [Torsion Spring Installation Instructions Here](https://www.expressgaragedoors.com/products/torsion-spring-2in " How do I install a garage door torsion spring").

**Q:** How do I adjust garage door torsion springs?  
**A:** You can learn how to adjust garage door torsion springs in our [installation guide here](https://www.expressgaragedoors.com/products/torsion-spring-2in "How do I adjust garage door torsion springs"). We also carry [tools for adjusting garage door torsion springs here](https://www.expressgaragedoors.com/collections/garage-door-torsion-spring-parts "tools for adjusting garage door torsion springs").

**Q:** How do I install a single torsion spring on a garage door?  
**A:** Follow our instructions on how to [install a single torsion spring here](https://www.expressgaragedoors.com/collections/torsion-springs "How do I install a single torsion spring on a garage door").

**Q:** How do I measure a garage door torsion spring?  
**A:** It is important to carefully go through each section of our [spring ordering guide](https://www.expressgaragedoors.com/collections/torsion-springs " How do I measure a garage door torsion spring") using the broken spring you are replacing to determine the correct size. We require these details to get the correct spring for you.

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> Source: [Express Garage Doors](https://www.expressgaragedoors.com/blogs/news/garage-door-torsion-spring-faq)