{"product_id":"counter-balance-lever-arm","title":"Counter-Balance Lever Arm Garage Door Weight Measuring Tool – Spring Sizing \u0026 Load Testing Device","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasuring Tool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService Spring Corp — Industry trusted since 1962\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1juu400\" data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"165\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"163\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"555\"\u003eThe Counter-Balance Lever Arm is a professional-grade garage door service tool designed to accurately measure the weight of sectional garage doors during spring installation, replacement, or balance diagnostics. 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