SSC 8' Garage Door Extension Spring – 220 lb – 27-48 Series – Green – Clips Included
🇺🇸 Made in USA
This SSC garage door extension spring is designed for compatible sectional garage doors approximately 8 feet highrequiring a 220 lb spring rating.
Manufactured by Service Spring Corporation (SSC), this spring belongs to the 27-48 Series and features a clipped-end configuration with clips included for compatible extension-spring systems.
The spring is manufactured from black-coated spring wire, uses the Green identification color for the 220 lb rating, and is rated for a minimum of 10,000 operating cycles.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Service Spring Corporation (SSC) |
| Spring Type | Extension Spring |
| Door Height | 8' |
| Spring Series | 27-48 Series |
| Pull Rating | 220 lb |
| Color Code | Green |
| End Style | Clipped Ends |
| Clips Included | Yes |
| Finish | Black Coated |
| Minimum Cycle Rating | 10,000 Cycles |
| Made In | USA |
27-48 Series for 8' High Doors
This spring is part of SSC's 27-48 Series, designed for compatible 8-foot-high sectional garage doors.
The 27-48 designation identifies the spring series and should not be treated as a literal physical measurement.
Correct replacement should be based on the complete spring specification, including:
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Door height
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Spring series
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Required pull rating
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End configuration
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Existing spring setup
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Door counterbalance requirements
220 lb Pull Rating
This spring provides a 220 lb pull rating.
Correct spring strength is essential for proper garage door balance. Installing a spring with too little or too much lifting force can result in:
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Heavy manual operation
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A door that rises unexpectedly
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Uneven lifting
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Incorrect cable tension
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Excessive opener strain
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Premature pulley and hardware wear
Always verify the required spring rating before ordering.
Green Color Code
The Green identification color corresponds to the 220 lb extension-spring rating.
Extension-spring colors repeat at different weight ranges, so color alone should never determine the correct replacement spring.
Confirm:
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8' door application
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27-48 Series
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220 lb pull rating
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Green identification
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Clipped-end configuration
Clipped Ends – Clips Included
This version features clipped ends and includes the required clips for compatible extension-spring installations.
SSC uses clipped-end configurations on the heavier end of this series, rather than the double-loop ends used on many lower-rated 27-48 springs.
Compare your existing spring and attachment hardware before ordering.
How Extension Springs Work
Extension springs are typically installed alongside the horizontal tracks on both sides of a sectional garage door.
As the door closes, the springs stretch and store mechanical energy. As the door opens, that stored energy helps lift and counterbalance the weight of the door.
A correctly matched extension-spring system helps provide:
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Smooth door travel
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Proper counterbalance
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Reduced garage door opener strain
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Correct cable tension
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Easier manual operation
Compatibility & Fitment
Extension springs are not universal.
This spring should be selected when your system specifically requires:
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8' high garage door
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27-48 Series
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220 lb pull rating
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Green color code
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Clipped ends with clips
Also inspect the existing:
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Lift cables
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Pulleys
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Safety containment cables
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Spring attachment points
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Track hardware
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Rear track supports
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Fasteners
Replace worn or damaged components before returning the door to service.
Replace Extension Springs in Pairs
For garage doors using two extension springs, replacing both springs as a matching pair is generally recommended.
Both springs normally experience approximately the same number of operating cycles. If one spring fails or weakens, the opposite spring may already be fatigued.
Using one new spring with one worn spring can cause:
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Uneven lifting force
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Unequal cable tension
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Crooked door travel
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Poor door balance
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Increased hardware wear
Safety Cables Strongly Recommended
Extension-spring systems should use properly installed safety containment cables running through each spring.
If an extension spring breaks, the safety cable helps contain the spring and reduces the risk of it becoming a dangerous projectile.
Inspect existing safety cables whenever replacing extension springs.
Ready to Order?
If your existing system requires an 8' door, SSC 27-48 Series extension spring, 220 lb rating, Green identification, and clipped-end configuration, this spring is ready for your repair.
Add it to your cart today and restore proper garage door counterbalance with the correct SSC-made extension spring.
Before ordering, double-check:
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8' door height
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27-48 Series
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220 lb pull rating
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Green color code
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Clipped ends
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Clips required
Safety Warning
⚠️ Garage door extension springs operate under substantial tension and can cause severe injury, death, or property damage if improperly handled.
Never remove an extension spring, pulley, lift cable, clip, or attachment point while the spring is stretched.
Secure the garage door and fully release spring tension before servicing the extension-spring system.
Installation should be performed by a qualified person familiar with garage door extension springs, safety containment cables, and proper installation procedures.
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