Balance for Simonton Window

Quick Learner from Silver Springs
I have a Simonton single hung, dual pane, vinyl windows that needs a new balance on one side. Per my warranty paperwork, I believe the window is the Dimensions II model, circa 1996.

From the broken parts, it looks to be a triple spring type, and the [barely] visible markings on the spring next to the shoe appears to say MEGA 6.5 33".

Photo of an unbroken balance is attached.

I also need new weatherstrip for the bottom of the sash and do not see anything like it in your online catalog. It seems to be just a rubber flap that fits into a track in the bottom of the sash. Photo attached.
User submitted photos of window hardware.
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Quick Learner from Silver Springs
Found a patent number on the shoe: 4,610,108
Paul
Paul from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert
Let's start off with your coil spring. I believe they are 1/2" wide. Therefore, I would recommend our S160-6 as the replacement which also includes the 6.5 stamped marking on the spring. Next, see if our 15-191 pivot shoe is a fit to your current shoe. Lastly, our 58-183 weatherstripping looks close to what you have. Be sure to compare your measurements to each of these parts to confirm whether or not they are a match.
Quick Learner from Silver Springs, FL [34488]
1/2" is the coil spring width, but I need the entire spring assembly, not just new springs. The spring mount & housing cover broke as well as one of the springs. The shoe I have is actually still ok, though I would prefer the complete assembly for simplicity. If you don't have the balance assembly as a unit, what parts do I need to mount the spring, including a cover for the mount? It looks like that piecemeal I would need the 160 springs, a mount bracket, and the cover plate for the mount. I'd probably get a new shoe as well, to have all new parts.

I've attached a photo of what I have left besides the shoe itself.
coil balance
Paul
Paul from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert
We have new style 15-150D double support, which is meant to work with the Series 160 coil spring. See if both springs have the same number. If so, I recommend our S160-6. The pivot shoe looks like our 15-191 and weather stripping looks like our 58-183. Please review these parts and let me know what you think.
Quick Learner from Silver Springs, FL [34488]
On further examination, I see that one spring is labeled 5.5 33" 130-494 and the other 6.5 33" 290-156. So I guess I'll be needing two different springs, a 6.5 and a 5.5 of the Series 160.

The 15-150D looks workable, but I don't see a cover or retainer to cover the springs and hold them in place. Do you have such a thing for that support?
Paul
Paul from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert
Great, glad the springs are a match! As for a retainer, that's actually exactly how the 15-150D operates. It covers the springs and keeps them in place while your window operates.
Quick Learner
OK, thanks. I'll order what I need later today.
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