Tilt Shoe Broken

Home Owner from Denver, CO
Hello, I need help identifying the correct Tile Shoe to replace the ones that have broken in the slides of the windows. I am not sure if I need to replace the coil as well. 
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Jasmine
Jasmine from SWISCO
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Thanks for your post! I am certain we can recommend a replacement for your coil balance shoe. Although, I will need to see it completely removed from the window to confirm the best fit. 

You may need to replace the coils, but you'll need to examine them to confirm. Should you find you need to, please confirm the stamps/markings on the metal. If there aren't any stamps, I'll need to know the exact weight of the window sash.

Please feel free to reach out with any additional questions.

Home Owner from Denver, CO
Do you only need a picture of the shoe or the coil too? Please let me know what you need pictures of. 
I am not sure I can get to the coil since the coil assembly is larger than the cutout. Do you have any advice on how to get the coil assembly out?
Jasmine
Jasmine from SWISCO
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No, I'll only need to see a photo of the shoe. However, you will need to remove the coils to confirm if there are any stamps on them. The stamps are what tells you the strength of the spring in the window. You can also confirm the exact sash weight.

I suspect the coils you have are for a Simonton window. If I am correct, you'll need a whole new assembly to replace what you have including the coils.

Take a look at the video tutorials below for instructions on removing/installing the hardware.

Home Owner from Denver, CO
I apologize for the delay in my response. I will need to weigh the sash itself. Just to confirm, that is the entire panel of the window. I am attaching pictures of the shoe, but I do not see any markings on it. 
 
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Jasmine
Jasmine from SWISCO
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Thanks for the additional photos. This balance shoe can be replaced with the 15-259 Coil Balance Shoe. You'll also need the 26-083 Pivot Bar because the existing one will not be compatible.

Dimensions for 15-259
Dimensions for 15-259

The compatible coils springs are the Series 159 Coil Balances. To determine the correct springs for the replacements, you'll need to look for a stamp/marking on the coils. Although, it may be best to get the sash weight to confirm the ones you need. 

You'll need the 15-255 single support for a window with one coil or the 15-256 for a window with two coils.

Home Owner from Denver, CO
Hi I apologize for the delay. The top sash weight is about 26 lbs. The bottom sash is about 26.8 lbs. 
I don't see a way to get the existing coils out of the channel to see if there are stamp/markings on them. Are you able to provide some guidance or tips to do this? 
Please let me know. Thanks!
Jasmine
Jasmine from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

You'll need the S159-06 and the S159-07 to replace the coils. This will give you 13lbs on one side; 26lbs in total.

There are a few different video tutorials, tagged below, with instructions on removing and installing the coils. If your window framing does not have the cutouts you may need to create them or use jamb spreaders to remove the assemblies.

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