Comments on: P90X Chin Up Bar: Easy Installation

By: Gina

Gina — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 22:45:50 +0000

After reading all comments and instructions, I do not see any indication that the brackets need to be installed into a stud. Do the brackets simply install into drywall and not a stud? If this is true, then all weight is being supported by the cheap 1/4″ door frame? And thus the only purpose of the bracket is to add additional security from the bar coming off the seal?

By: Dante

Dante — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 02:59:03 +0000

I recently moved and can’t find the brackets to hang my bar back up. I am not really comfortable without them. I can’t find any place to purchase new ones. Any suggestions?

By: William

William — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:43:44 +0000

The instruction I recieved said to install the brackets 13.75 inches apart. So after drilling and installing…guess what it doesn’t work at 13.75 inches.

By: Staff

Staff — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:33:15 +0000

Hey Jimmy,

it could hold without the brackets, but try to avoid any swinging that could knock it lose. The brackets are a safety feature, so if you chose not to use them, use caution.

-Mike

By: jimmy

jimmy — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:01:28 +0000

Is it completely necessary to screw in those 8 screws in the two brackets?
I don’t want to make holes in the wall because i am moving in 2 years or so
and the bar seemed to work fine, just resting on the trim above the door… but just checkin
thanks

By: Don

Don — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 20:13:26 +0000

Trying to install brackets… the measurements on paper instructions are totally wrong. Anyway, there’s too much space between bar and trim on opposite wall from where brackets are – when I place the bar in the brackets, they bend OUT at the bottom because the pullup bar is too far away from trim and bends down to meet trim. IS that normal or should I add a “shim” ?

By: Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:28:02 +0000

The bar comes with nylon insert lock nuts. What happens as you turn is the thread cuts into the nylon making a firm grip to lock the nut onto the screw. This will take pressure and keeping the screw steady as the nut turns. If you change up the components of the assembly be sure that you are using something that will “lock”. Regular hex nuts will not do this. Easiest tools to use are a screwdriver and either an open ended wrench fitted to the size of the nut or a socket wrench. Tighten it down enough to get the nut started and the pieces in place then check your placement and finish tightening….it’s a process….

By: Zach

Zach — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 20:21:39 +0000

Assembly was simple. I was just wondering if andbody has had good luck mounting it to the wall. I would have to do some fabrication if I put it in my doorway. Let me know. Thanks!