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z proud · 06-12-2011

Jim Or John,

Did one or both of you mount a garage door opener to the the side of the door?

I dont have the jack shaft type of garage door, I have the twin springs type of door. I am looking at adding a 4 post lift in a one car garage and wanted to add the opener to the side of the door. Already rasied the door up to clear a car on the top of the lift.

Do you have any photos or tips?

Thanks Bill

QB93Z · 06-13-2011

Hi Bill,

Yes, I installed a "jack shaft" garage door opener after I installed the four post lift in my garage.

I installed a LiftMaster opener.

I highly recommend this type of opener. Normal residential door openers have a L-bracket to attach to the door. The bracket extends several inches below the door when the door is opened and can contact the top of a car that is on the lift. I speak from experience.

Here are some pics:

Here you can see the bracket on the right-hand door. On the left-hand door, the "extra" door panel has been removed and the bracket is gone:

Here is a picture of the LiftMaster door opener installed:

I installed the LiftMaster opener by myself. It is a straight forward installation.

If you would like to come see the opener, we will be having a Westminster Maintenance Day on Sunday, 19 June.

Jim

z proud · 06-13-2011

Jim,

Thanks, I should drive down to do my oil change, my door does not have a jack shaft, so I am left if I want an opener to do it from the side of the door.

Jagdpanzer · 06-13-2011

I used the same jack shaft opener as Jim. Also had to convert from twin coil springs over to jack shaft type lift arrangement.

Jagdpanzer · 06-13-2011

Contact Mike at Pro Door Supply and he can fix you up with everything you need for jack shaft conversion

Michael Baumgartner
ProDoorSupply.com
1-800-783-3904

Rex Ruby · 06-15-2011

Sorry for the delayed response but it looks like you got your answer!
I didn't use the side mount anyways!

06-12-2011	#1
z proud Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pa Posts: 114	QB93Z or Rex Ruby Jim Or John, Did one or both of you mount a garage door opener to the the side of the door? I dont have the jack shaft type of garage door, I have the twin springs type of door. I am looking at adding a 4 post lift in a one car garage and wanted to add the opener to the side of the door. Already rasied the door up to clear a car on the top of the lift. Do you have any photos or tips? Thanks Bill

06-13-2011	#2
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,689	Re: QB93Z or Rex Ruby Hi Bill, Yes, I installed a "jack shaft" garage door opener after I installed the four post lift in my garage. I installed a LiftMaster opener. I highly recommend this type of opener. Normal residential door openers have a L-bracket to attach to the door. The bracket extends several inches below the door when the door is opened and can contact the top of a car that is on the lift. I speak from experience. Here are some pics: Here you can see the bracket on the right-hand door. On the left-hand door, the "extra" door panel has been removed and the bracket is gone: Here is a picture of the LiftMaster door opener installed: I installed the LiftMaster opener by myself. It is a straight forward installation. If you would like to come see the opener, we will be having a Westminster Maintenance Day on Sunday, 19 June. Jim __________________ If it isn't fun, you aren't doing it right! 1990 Black ZR-1 - sold 1993 Quasar Blue ZR-1 1994 Competition Yellow ZR-1 1995 Dark Purple ZR-1 Maryland State Coordinator WAZOO Member

06-13-2011	#4
Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,657	Re: QB93Z or Rex Ruby I used the same jack shaft opener as Jim. Also had to convert from twin coil springs over to jack shaft type lift arrangement. __________________ Phil Wasinger 1994 Torch Red ZR-1 WAZOO Member George Braml Intake

06-13-2011	#5
Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,657	Re: QB93Z or Rex Ruby Contact Mike at Pro Door Supply and he can fix you up with everything you need for jack shaft conversion Michael Baumgartner ProDoorSupply.com 1-800-783-3904 __________________ Phil Wasinger 1994 Torch Red ZR-1 WAZOO Member George Braml Intake

06-15-2011	#6
Rex Ruby Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Springfield, PA Posts: 372	Re: QB93Z or Rex Ruby Sorry for the delayed response but it looks like you got your answer! I didn't use the side mount anyways! __________________ John Porter '93 Ruby Coupe ZF6 - Muffler eliminators, Blink Blink kit and Polished ZR1 Wheels * PA Plate: OBSSSN '06 LeMans Blue C6 Coupe - Corsa exhaust * PA Plate: OBSSSV ZR1 Net Registry Founding Member #153 40th Anniversary Registry Member NCM Family Membership #8116 Corvette Forum NE Events Coordinator Delco Cruisers Board of Directors SAVE THE WAVE!