Window spring help

Quick Learner from Portland, Oregon
Hello, I have this window spring and the end looks slightly different than what is shown on your website. I'm know you can direct me to the correct part to purchase.

Thank you, Kyle
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Bob
Bob from SWISCO
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Hey Kyle. I can't quite make out the bottom nylon fitting, or the 'shoe', in these photos. Does it happen to look like either of the shoes in the diagram below? If so, I believe you have either the S380-33 or S385-33. The only difference between these two channel balances is the depth of that bottom shoe, or what you can consider the 'heel-to-toe' measurement. Again see the diagram below for reference. Compare both options with your old balance's shoe to see what matches best. In either case, for a new stamp option choose 3250.

Comparison of the S378, S380 and S385 balance shoes.
Comparison of the S378, S380 and S385 balance shoes.

Quick Learner from Portland, Oregon
Hi Bob,
Thank you for the quick response. I got the shoe measured and it's slightly over 1" looks like 1 1/16" I included a picture. Since this is all way out of my knowledge I'm not sure if I should order the 1" or the 1 3/32". Thank you for your help!

Kyle
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Bob
Bob from SWISCO
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That's a very common issue. Odds are your shoe was once the larger 1-3/32", but the plastic wore down from friction over the years. It happens all the time. I feel fairly confident that the larger Series 385 is what you're looking for.

Quick Learner from Portland, Oregon
That's great! Thank you very much for the assistance in selecting the correct window balance.

Thank you, Kyle
Bob
Bob from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

You're welcome, Kyle. Please feel free to reach out if you needed anything else.

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