The house I have purchased has caused me problems when installing my
garage door opener. There has been an opener installed here before,
however, I only have 118" (9'10") from the wall above my door, to the
beam that run parrallel to my door. All of the openers I have looked
at require 120-124" to install on my 16'x7' door. I am look for a
solution to modify one of these units, or be pointed to the direction
to find one that will fit in my location. Thank you for your help.

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The house I have purchased has caused me problems when installing my
garage door opener. There has been an opener installed here before,
however, I only have 118" (9'10") from the wall above my door, to the
beam that run parrallel to my door. All of the openers I have looked
at require 120-124" to install on my 16'x7' door. I am look for a
solution to modify one of these units, or be pointed to the direction
to find one that will fit in my location. Thank you for your help.


how bout a 2x6 or 2x8 fastened with 1/4 inch lag screws perpendicular
to your 'beam', also screwed to adjacent 'beams' (prolly ceiling
joists). This would put solid wood at the 120-`124 inch distance
from the top of your door. Fasten the opener to the new wood.

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The house I have purchased has caused me problems when installing my
garage door opener. There has been an opener installed here before,
however, I only have 118" (9'10") from the wall above my door, to the
beam that run parrallel to my door. All of the openers I have looked
at require 120-124" to install on my 16'x7' door. I am look for a
solution to modify one of these units, or be pointed to the direction
to find one that will fit in my location. Thank you for your help.

You need what's known as a low clearance door....