{"id":2766,"date":"2019-01-04T18:44:16","date_gmt":"2019-01-05T00:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/?p=2766"},"modified":"2023-06-29T10:47:21","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T16:47:21","slug":"spring-bumpers-on-low-headroom-tracks-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/04\/spring-bumpers-on-low-headroom-tracks-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Bumpers on Low Headroom Tracks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At DDM Garage Doors, we run into a number of unique situations. This one is a creative way to <a href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/22\/how-to-install-push-down-spring-bumpers\/\">install<\/a> <a data-wplink-edit=\"true\" href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/parts\/spring_bumpers.html\">spring bumpers<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/2015\/08\/31\/low-headroom-garage-doors\/\">double low headroom tracks<\/a> when you are short on space.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Craig Boyd wanted to install spring bumpers, but he didn&#8217;t have enough room at the ends of his tracks. He asked us for some suggestions to help fix the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_3251-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A view of a push down bumper springs on a double low headroom track.\" class=\"wp-image-2775\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_3251-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_3251-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_3251-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_3251.jpg 1632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We kicked around some ideas, and here&#8217;s what resulted. The next four pictures show how he managed to install spring bumpers at the ends of his double low headroom tracks when there didn&#8217;t seem to be enough room at the ends of the tracks to mount the bumpers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_3245-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A view of a push down bumper springs on a double low headroom track.\" class=\"wp-image-2771\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_3245-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_3245-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_3245-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_3245.jpg 1632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of the lack of space, Craig modified the tracks to allow the bumpers to work. He also added a unique piece of hardware normally not found on garage doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_3226-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A closeup view of the track mounting with lower track cut by a grinder.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          \" class=\"wp-image-2772\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_3226-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_3226-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_3226-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_3226.jpg 1632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a close up of the track mounting. Notice how the lower track was modified and cut with a grinder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"577\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/01\/garage-door-spring-bumper-bracket.jpg\" alt=\"Another closeup view that shows how the angle is mounted.\" class=\"wp-image-2781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/01\/garage-door-spring-bumper-bracket.jpg 577w, https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/01\/garage-door-spring-bumper-bracket-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/01\/garage-door-spring-bumper-bracket-300x298.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a closeup showing the angle mounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_3233-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"An image of a hockey puck from Play it Again Sports that is used as a bumper.\" class=\"wp-image-2774\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_3233-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_3233-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_3233-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ddmgaragedoors.com\/blog\/uploads\/2019\/01\/IMG_3233.jpg 1632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As it turns out, simple hockey pucks purchased for a dollar at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playitagainsports.com\/home\">Play it Again Sports<\/a> store are the bumpers to engage the spring-loaded rod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations, Craig, on a great job!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At DDM Garage Doors, we run into a number of unique situations. This one is a creative way to install spring bumpers on double low headroom tracks when you are short on space.&nbsp; Craig Boyd wanted to install spring bumpers, but he didn&#8217;t have enough room at the ends of his tracks. 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