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Matt67C10 · 02-22-2006, 07:06 PM

I'm looking for two garage door openers that will work for 8 foot doors. The doors are not very heavy. The contractor that built my garage said that a 1/2hp opener would probably work fine. What does everybody recommend? Home Depot sells 1/2hp Chamberlain openers in belt and chain drives, ranging in price from $129-$289. I know I do not want a direct-drive opener, my Dad near killed himself installing his, but the opener must work with 8 foot doors. Any input/opinions would be greatly appreciated.

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-22-2006, 09:36 PM

I have a Lift Master, the thing is bad arse, but a lil noisy, I have heard
good and bad about everything out there, Sears offers one w/ a back-
up battery, for like power outages, and I have heard alot of people use
the ones w/ the Screwdrives, supposivly really quiet, did I help at all

phantom dually · 02-22-2006, 10:06 PM

I have a craftsmen chain drive and is is very quiet. My buddy has a screw drive and his is LOUD as hell.

piecesparts · 02-22-2006, 10:30 PM

The Lift Master and the Chamberlain brand door openers are from the same company. I have two of them, one is on a 12X10 foot door and the other is on a 9X7 foot door. Both work fine, and they are both chain drive units. I like that, due to the adjustability and ease of dealing with any repairs.

71SWBChevy · 02-22-2006, 10:33 PM

We have a liftmaster 3/4 horse on our shop door, it is 12 ft wide and 18 ft tall, never had a problem with the opener in the 14 years it has been in use and it is opened and closed at least 2 times a day and more on the weekends. But it is the professional series and it is LOUD AS HELL, you can't talk when it is running.

Matt67C10 · 02-22-2006, 10:58 PM

Do I need a special one because my door is taller than average, or will any one work?

Bill72BB · 02-23-2006, 02:41 AM

I'm using a Belt drive on a 16' door , just did a adjustment after 5 years , and it is QUIET .

70c10 · 02-24-2006, 09:38 AM

My door is 12' wide x 8' high and 1/2hp. It's a Genie screw drive with no probs.

Tynee · 02-24-2006, 02:53 PM

Something I always throw into the debate on door openers is to make sure and mount it at the center of the door instaed of one end or the other. It has become commonplace now to see them mounted at one end on new houses/garages around here. Its a bad idea because it torques the door. It literally ripped my parent's door apart at the seams

71SWBChevy · 02-24-2006, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Tynee

Something I always throw into the debate on door openers is to make sure and mount it at the center of the door instaed of one end or the other. It has become commonplace now to see them mounted at one end on new houses/garages around here. Its a bad idea because it torques the door. It literally ripped my parent's door apart at the seams

Damn I have never seen one mounted on one side or the other, I would think that would prematurely wear everything on the door and the opener itself. Do you have any idea why they mount some of them like that? Seems like it wouldn't be any cheaper and it would just cause more problems.

Tynee · 02-24-2006, 03:14 PM

I guess its probably to avoid having to add the third rail in the center, but if I remember correctly, they still have an extra rail on whatever side they put it on. Maybe their plan was to allow you to fit taller vehicles. I just couldn't tell you.

71SWBChevy · 02-24-2006, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tynee

I guess its probably to avoid having to add the third rail in the center, but if I remember correctly, they still have an extra rail on whatever side they put it on. Maybe their plan was to allow you to fit taller vehicles. I just couldn't tell you.

Or maybe it was just a plot by the garage door manufactures so that you have to buy a new door every so often!

Matt67C10 · 02-24-2006, 03:40 PM

That just sounds like av really stupid idea to mount it on one side, common sense would tell you that.
I appreciate all the advice, I'm going shopping this weekend!

68haywagon · 02-24-2006, 11:10 PM

I bought my grandpa a craftsman a few years ago....I don't know how big the door is but but it handles it well. It's one of the 1/2 hp models.

Mike

02-22-2006, 07:06 PM	#1
Matt67C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Slatington, PA Posts: 536	Garage door openers I'm looking for two garage door openers that will work for 8 foot doors. The doors are not very heavy. The contractor that built my garage said that a 1/2hp opener would probably work fine. What does everybody recommend? Home Depot sells 1/2hp Chamberlain openers in belt and chain drives, ranging in price from $129-$289. I know I do not want a direct-drive opener, my Dad near killed himself installing his, but the opener must work with 8 foot doors. Any input/opinions would be greatly appreciated. __________________ 67 C10 LWB Stepside- 250cid 6, 3speed

02-22-2006, 09:36 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: Garage door openers I have a Lift Master, the thing is bad arse, but a lil noisy, I have heard good and bad about everything out there, Sears offers one w/ a back- up battery, for like power outages, and I have heard alot of people use the ones w/ the Screwdrives, supposivly really quiet, did I help at all __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 02-22-2006 at 09:36 PM.

02-22-2006, 10:06 PM	#3
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Re: Garage door openers I have a craftsmen chain drive and is is very quiet. My buddy has a screw drive and his is LOUD as hell. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

02-22-2006, 10:30 PM	#4
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Garage door openers The Lift Master and the Chamberlain brand door openers are from the same company. I have two of them, one is on a 12X10 foot door and the other is on a 9X7 foot door. Both work fine, and they are both chain drive units. I like that, due to the adjustability and ease of dealing with any repairs.

02-22-2006, 10:33 PM	#5
71SWBChevy Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 11,905	Re: Garage door openers We have a liftmaster 3/4 horse on our shop door, it is 12 ft wide and 18 ft tall, never had a problem with the opener in the 14 years it has been in use and it is opened and closed at least 2 times a day and more on the weekends. But it is the professional series and it is LOUD AS HELL, you can't talk when it is running. __________________ Drew '71 Chevy 350/TH350 Hugger Orange Currently just a rolling frame, body work soon to follow!!! Check out my Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212927 Daily Driver: 1997 Chevrolet S-10 with more gears than pistons

02-22-2006, 10:58 PM	#6
Matt67C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Slatington, PA Posts: 536	Re: Garage door openers Do I need a special one because my door is taller than average, or will any one work? __________________ 67 C10 LWB Stepside- 250cid 6, 3speed

02-23-2006, 02:41 AM	#7
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	Re: Garage door openers I'm using a Belt drive on a 16' door , just did a adjustment after 5 years , and it is QUIET . __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

02-24-2006, 09:38 AM	#8
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Garage door openers My door is 12' wide x 8' high and 1/2hp. It's a Genie screw drive with no probs. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

02-24-2006, 02:53 PM	#9
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: Garage door openers Something I always throw into the debate on door openers is to make sure and mount it at the center of the door instaed of one end or the other. It has become commonplace now to see them mounted at one end on new houses/garages around here. Its a bad idea because it torques the door. It literally ripped my parent's door apart at the seams __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

02-24-2006, 03:14 PM	#11
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	Re: Garage door openers I guess its probably to avoid having to add the third rail in the center, but if I remember correctly, they still have an extra rail on whatever side they put it on. Maybe their plan was to allow you to fit taller vehicles. I just couldn't tell you. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

02-24-2006, 03:40 PM	#13
Matt67C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Slatington, PA Posts: 536	Re: Garage door openers That just sounds like av really stupid idea to mount it on one side, common sense would tell you that. I appreciate all the advice, I'm going shopping this weekend! __________________ 67 C10 LWB Stepside- 250cid 6, 3speed

02-24-2006, 11:10 PM	#14
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: Garage door openers I bought my grandpa a craftsman a few years ago....I don't know how big the door is but but it handles it well. It's one of the 1/2 hp models. Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold



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