Hey you lift people,

How much was it to convert your existing garage door to one that runs on a high track?

Got a recommendation from a neighbor for a local door company. Just spoke w them on the phone, he's done it before, and says it's $750 ballpark to put new tracks for the doors that are closer to the rafters.

IIRC, my rafters are about 9'10" from the garage floor.

Currently the track is less than 8' off the ground.

Thx,
Peter

 

$700 for track, cables, pulleys, spring and install. $550 for jackshaft opener...

 

Well I have spent some time over at Garage Journal Forum and the word there is if you have the ceiling height and a low door you can move the chain/ shaft drive to one side or the other. the theory is the door is sprung and if you were to open manually, that can be done from the centre or either side if that is where your handle/lock is. All they say is a small custom bracket at top corner ( left or right side ) and move your opener to that side. This should provide enough clearance for the vehcile to be raised between the tracks / opener. I have not yet tried this but it is on my to do list for this summer.

your results may very, just passing on information yada yada.....

BG

 

But the door won't open with the vehicle on the lift, right?
What am I missing here?

 

it would be a good workaround solution for my vehicles. 2 of them probably could get the door up 5' out of 7'

Clears any obstructions right above the center of the lift. So you can have full height for the cabin area of the vehicles. On Sedans/Coupes, the trunk and hood require less clearance.

Might be tricky in the CRV.

I could pull the vehicle in, close the door, and then raise the vehicle to work on it.... prefer to work with the door open for more natural light.

 

$1100 for a single door. Included Jack Shaft and brand new tracks. Excellent job.

Cal Rob Nunes: 416-883-2395

 

No your not missing anything - door needs to be closed - just a quick inexpensive fix. I have A/C in my garage so door closed works for me

BG