American Craftsman 8500 series coil balances

Question

Hi,
I have American Craftsman 8500 series double hung windows. I need 2 sets of coil balances (left and right) and mounting brackets for 2 bottom sashes which each weigh 15 pounds.
Item 15-087 looks the closest to my coil balances and item 16-024 looks like the mounting brackets with one concern. My mounting brackets are bent inwards to allow for clearance for attaching the coil spring. That means there is a distinction between the left and right brackets. The parts start the same but the bend is in opposite directions to account for left and right.
Any information would be appreciated.

Emily · Accepted Answer

Hello there!

Thanks for reaching out to us. The 15-087 indeed looks like what you have here. Since your old shoe is stamped with the number 8, see the S180-08 8-pound spring (sold separately).

I'm unsure of your bracket, however. Can you remove it from the window and show us a few photos?

Detail of 15-087

Series 180 coil balance diagram