by One of the biggest hinges on a door is the hinges in the front part of your door. These hinges are designed to allow for easier opening and closing of your garage door because they are longer than normal. They will stretch out slightly when you are walking through your garage. This can be uncomfortable at times because it will be harder to open and close. In addition, it can cause your door to squeak as the hinges are scraping along the sides.
If you are someone that likes to be able to operate your door from either side, or have the ability to swing your golf club around, having this hinge will help you to do that. To use your door with the hinges in place, turn it on its side, or sideways, so that the door opens straight up. Then slide the hinge over and behind your door frame, allowing it to move back into its original position. If it does not move back easily, it may be because there is something obstructing the 270 degree hinge.
For this to work properly, you will need to remove your old hinges and all of the hardware that goes with them. Start by removing the trim around the hinges that secures them to the door jamb. You can pull it off easily with a pair of wire cutters. Be sure to keep the nails and screws in mind so that you do not damage the hinges further.
Once you have removed the trim, the next step is to locate the screws that secure the door to your framing wood. You can use a screwdriver to pry it loose, but you may need a chisel. Once the screws are removed, you will need to look inside the door to determine which ones you need to remove first. Your new hinges should be aligned correctly, but you may need to check them to see if they are too far out to hit your ceiling.
There are two springs that are located inside of your door that act as tensioners. They allow your door to open and close without causing a significant amount of stress on the hinges. One of the springs is mounted to the bottom of the door, while the other one is mounted to the top of the door. To align the springs, you will need to turn your garage door upside down. Look for the spring that is mounted to the bottom and tap it with a golf club until it clicks into place.
Next, you will need to unscrew the pivot rod that attaches the door and the pivot rod to the frame. This part is not difficult to access, but you will need to be careful with how you do it. The spring that rides on the outside of the door is the most difficult to detach. Once you have freed it, remove the hinge and door from the frame. Check the pivot points to ensure that they are not broken. If you have any missing parts, it is easy to replace them.
The next step is to locate the spring that mounts to the pivot rod. This can be quite difficult because it is tucked very carefully between the ceiling and the wall. Once you have located it, simply lift it up and move it to a convenient location. You may also need to adjust the height of the spring by removing some of the screws that secure the spring in place.
After you have replaced the hinges, check the mounting rails and springs to ensure that they are in proper alignment. Make sure that the hinges are fully operational before retrying the door. With proper maintenance and attention, you should have many years of use from your doors without any major issues.
