How To Lifetime Power Lift Portable Basketball System Build

How To Assemble Lifetime Power Lift Portable Basketball System Build
RubberToe Assembly here, In the business of sports equipment assembly, for 30 years.
This video to show you how to build the Lifetime Power Lift Portable Basketball System.
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[@jamesdavidson1263]

I wish we had found this before we built our system. Your instructions and order of build were much better than those that came with the system Could have saved so much frustration.

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Thank you for your comment,when i noticed nobody was really making videos telling about what you need to know and easier ways to do things i felt the need to help people, I appreciate the feedback.

[@ruthpeterson295]

Lifesaver! Used it as guide for my 54" lifetime hoop. I didn't do it nearly as fast as you, but a lady doing it all by herself-- I'm pretty proud.

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Thanks for comment. Yes,that is pretty cool you did it yourself. I am so glad to have made it easier.The 54 inch is my favorite one.

[@TheHelpfuldad]

THANK YOU, RT Assembly. You basically saved our hoop - I was stuck multiple times on steps 2 & 3 of Lifetime Hoop 71286 because the company's directions horrific directions. As many others have said, I WISH I had seen your vid before I started. Your vid could have saved me multiple HOURS of frustration had I watched it instead of following the company directions + company vids. Luckily my wife found your vid eventually because I was so frustrated I was on the verge of giving up and trashing the entire hoop! The steps described in your vid make a lot more sense then what's in the company directions (particularly in terms of when & how to install the backboard, lift arm to pole, etc). And most helpful of all is your COMMENTARY describing what's happening in the vid and WHY. YOU saved the day, my friend. #SuperHero

[@gregdesantis3189]

In my opinion, this is the most important KZbin video of all time. Although it took my wife and I two days to complete what took the creator of this video well under an hour, we learned just about everything we needed to know about the assembly of the Lifetime system from this video. Well done, and thank you.

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Thank you Thank you Thank you

[@vincent33195]

Thank you brother. I had to buy one of these for my sons because the town took all the hoops down. This is all they will really have to do while stuck home. This would have been a major PIA if not for your video. Many thanks

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi,thanks for the comment I'm glad the video helped you.I hope everyone enjoys shooting hoops on it.Take care

[@JoeRouecheJr]

This is the best video without which I would have never been able to assemble this unit. SO nicely done and your details are SO helpful- Thank You for taking the out the video together!

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi,thanks for your comment.It means a lot to know I'm helping people. I've performed thousands of assemblies over the years,since 2001. Decided to finally show people the easiest way to get through them.Also was surprised how other people,and companies even,had made (helpful) videos that really didn't help,in my opinion.So glad to be actually helping with all of the important tips I have learned already.Thanks again,take care

[@bigdawg98gtdoe99]

Just used your video to assemble the same goal. Definitely was a lifesaver! Thank you!

[@cdalton4314]

Wish I had seen your instruction BEFORE we started the project! Makes logical sense the way you progress through the process. Do yourself a favor follow his instructions!!!

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

thanks so much

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi,thanks for comment.

[@erikaguerrero6170]

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[@bprandomised4011]

I used this before I read the instructions, this helped alot. I'm impressed that you completed the system in 35 min

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi thank you for your comment. I have assembled so many over the years, that is why i wanted to help people,and that is why i can build most of them so fast. Cheers,take care

[@robertt.9431]

Dude, you are a natural! I found your video after two frustrating rounds of trying to assemble this basketball backboard/hoop. I was using the BILT app which just didn't cut it. Your detailed explanation was spot on man. Thank you!! -RT (CA)

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Glad I could help! Thank you for saying so!! The Best kind of comment.

[@gillt1975]

I just bought this basketball hoop. Thank you so much for your great video. Excellent descriptions and great camera work. This is make my life so much easier when I go to assemble. You rock!

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi,thank you for the great comment.I'm back from being out of town and its great knowing Iv'e helped someone even when I was gone.We appreciate the feedback,take care

[@gon92]

You’re amazing! Best video ever. I didn’t even open the instructions, just followed this video!

[@DoctorBeau]

Thank you for creating this... I spent 6hrs one day trying to put this together by using the instruction manual. Once I found this video, I completed more than 50% in under an hour. Cheers to you for making this. My kids thank you as well... game time!

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi thanks for such a great comment. I am so glad the video helped you complete the assembly. That is great to know the kids are having fun shooting hoops. The reason i made the videos was to help people like you guys enjoy putting together what you purchased,and get to using it as soon as possible without the difficulty of assembly. Enjoy,cheers,take care

[@clarkegardner7597]

From the UK, thanks for the video. Helped me massively! It will keep my sanity during covid lockdown!

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi and thanks for comment.Glad i was able to help you assemble.These things are not always easy for the average consumer. Take care

[@brianjones7132]

I hope I remember all this between now and tomorrow when the kids get me up at 6am to perform miracles. Have not even opened the box yet and I have skills from your vid. Thanks bro...

[@billmoore3898]

You rock! Thanks for taking the time to make this video. This helped me save a lot of time and I have a happy very teenager!

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

So Great! Thanks and enjoy.

[@metalsamurai03]

Thank you so much! I used this video almost exclusively and put it together by myself in 2.5hrs. I can only imagine how difficult it would've been using only the instruction manual.. You've done a real service to us all.

[@todurayy9940]

Thank you so much, me and my dad couldn’t figure out the instructions and you helped us a lot. We couldn’t have done it without you. We only had trouble with the gas

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Glad I could help! Thanks for comment, what part do you mean ,the gas?

[@todurayy9940]

RubberToe Assembly sorry I meant the realase pin. Thanks for responding

[@anthonywilson9268]

This definitely helped. The instructions weren't bad but alot of bags of hardware. Nice to have a nice visual

[@lanprosystemsinc.4720]

Thank you so much for the post. So incredibly helpful and you probably shaved an hour or so off of my setup!

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

thanks for the comment.glad to be of help

[@tonyliuke]

this is an awesome tutorial! lifetime shall pay you guys😜

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Thanks so much!!

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi,thanks.I agree,and hopefully helps lot of people

[@kolliemccabe9300]

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[@joelroberts3970]

Great video. I watched the video and put hoop together without using instructions. Thank you.

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi,and thanks for the comment.So glad to here that just my video alone made it happen. I've assembled thousands of items over 20 years and felt people need my helpful tips.And so far it seems they really do.Good job on assembly and enjoy shooting hoops.Take care

[@elibyler569]

Worked great! Thank you very much for the time and effort! My son enjoys shooting hoops

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi thank you for the comment. so glad to hear we helped. keep shootin hoops . take care

[@karmicselling4252]

Thanks for the fantastic video RTA. We are in the process of assembling a different system. But your instructions and process are really useful for a first timer like me. (Especially your comments about how much to tighten the nuts and bolts. I was going to put them on as tight as possible.) .... Cheers from us here Down Under in Australia :)

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi,thanks for comment I am so glad to have helped.And yes ,its a good general info for most similar hoops. take care, and cheers as well

[@dsenart]

Thank you for this video. I was really reluctant to build the goal I got this week, but because of this video I went for it and it took us less than 3 hours in total and we had no real issues. My only suggest for future videos, is clearly show which nut/bolt you are using, as not everyone knows them by name, but awesome work, can't wait to play on my hoop now!

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for comment.and suggestion,take care

[@tomjoht]

Thanks so much for making and sharing this video. It was incredibly helpful. I relied almost entirely on the video rather than following the user manual. Only a few times did I consult the manual to check if I was using the right bolts/screws. This is one of those assembly tasks where it's much easier to follow a video and see how things are done rather than reading how to do it. One thing I wish I'd done -- I wish I'd bought a drill at the start and used it during the earlier parts of the assembly. I thought I could get away with just using the wrenches and such that I already had, but then I got to the drill part and realized there was no getting around it. It would have been much easier if I'd made sure I had all the recommended tools going in -- the ratchet wrenches with the right sizes and all. When I did buy a drill, I realized how much easier it made everything. I think the instruction manual probably has a list of required tools, so maybe for novices like me who think that a pair of crescent wrenches and screwdriver will get the job done all right, a good warning/reminder about tools up front would be good. Lesson learned. Overall, assembly time for me was probably 5 hours. There were a number of steps where I had to rewatch the video several times and spend some time figuring it out. I'm not really handy, but I get by for the needed task now and then. I found it kind of comical that around the 33:50 min. mark, you're drilling in a screw and warning people about being careful, and then the video transitions and next you have a huge blue bandage on your hand, but you don't make any comments about it. I decided to fill the base with water and then put about 6 sandbags on top, since I wasn't sure if this would be the permanent location. I see that Lifetime doesn't recommend this approach (sandbags on top), but they don't say why. Seems stable enough. You might want to mention other approaches, such as BaseGel or the anchor method. Overall, I'm pleased with the stability of this hoop. Here's a short video clip of me shooting baskets on it so people can get a sense of it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYCUeGCap8yan68. It seems sturdy enough. My kids love how easy it is to lower the height. Even my 9-year-old can raise and lower the hoop.

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi,and thanks for the great comment. I'm glad to have helped you.After assembling thousands of items over 20 yrs,hundreds being basketball hoops,I felt people need me all over the world,not just in my huge city..and the videos that were already out there were actually not as helpful as they needed to be.So looking forward to more helpful videos,and thanks again for great comment. Good job on the hoop,and take care

[@studentofstudy4374]

Thanks. Took all afternoon but got er done

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Excellent! thanks for comment, ya, first time assembling one,prob take a few hrs.Hopefully the video made things a lot easier,take care

[@MrDiMES123]

Apreciate the video . Way better than instructions

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi thanks for comment. I am glad to have made easier than the instructions.Have fun shooting hoops.Cheers,take care

[@vampelissei3064]

Done this in 20 minutes thanks 😊 god bless you 🙏💫

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi,thanks for comment.Wow,20 minutes.That is really fast if you've never built one before.That is the fastest I've heard someone other than myself,be able to do it...I must say great job then.That is better than what i was expecting from anyone watching the video. I hope you are enjoying shooting hoops now. Cheers,take care

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi,thanks for comment.Wow,20 minutes.That is really fast if you've never built one before.That is the fastest I've heard someone other than myself,be able to do it...I must say great job then.That is better than what i was expecting from anyone watching the video. I hope you are enjoying shooting hoops now. Cheers,take care

[@truckinnuttz7038]

i ma pretty good at assembling things. but i was a bit confused about the handle. thanks. i cant explain how much time youve just saved me.

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi,thanks for comment. Cool man, so glad it helped. I know assembling these for the first time is never easy. take care

[@t-bird8974]

Awesome video didn’t even use my instruction guide at all. Thanks only one thing my box was missing a tire but besides that, what a great 👍🏼 video 💯

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Thanks for your comment.That is great to hear how it went.So I guess you just left one wheel out and continued assembly.If you contact manufacturer.they could send you the other wheel.And there is a few tricks to putting it on without damaging the base.And if you filled with water,you'd have to empty to make easier.Then fill back up when done.Let me know if you ever get to putting other wheel,i can tell you how..take care

[@punksnickets5146]

Thank the gods for this man! The stupid app and even STUPIDER instructions are for the birds. I kept telling my husband "Forget it! We're going back to the guys awesome video!" This video is clear and a better order of assembly. Plus he's a sexy daddy with a great accent! ❤️

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi ,thanks for comment. and what a nice remark, I am so glad the video helped you guys. Hopefully,you are having fun shooting hoops now. Cheers,take care

[@omardiaz3539]

This was helpful. Thanks.

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Thank you too!

[@Elboty29]

Thank you... helped me a lot

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi thanks for comment. Glad to have made the process easier. Cheers,take care

[@truthhurts1446]

Great video easy to follow

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

thanks!!

[@thejesusfreakkid]

Great video!!! For some reason some of the screws I got with the hardware won’t go into the nut, even after some serious elbow grease. Have you seen that before in these products?

[@jxuan0]

Wonderful ! Thank you!

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

thanks

[@awolf6176]

I didn’t even open the instruction manual. This was perfect. Make sure you have these tools, especially the ratchet wrench set and drill bit for nuts. otherwise you will get frustrated.

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Glad it helped,Thanks for comment. Take care

[@geepadoodle3573]

you deserve more subs man

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi thanks for comment. I agree,I have done so many assemblies over the years,its ridiculous..thousands. So hopefully all the experience can be used. Take care

[@julioedwards13]

This was extremely helpful thank you

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Thank You!

[@gsullivan2936]

Thank you You did everything until the rim with the spring do you think I could get it in there tighter without a drill piece like that and I ask have a ratchet rench if that helps information

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi,thanks for question.Yes,I use a 1/2 inch angled ratchet to tighten or loosen if needed.You can also use a ratchet handle,with a deep socket on it. An open end wrench even works,but takes a lot longer.The tighter it is ,the less bounce or spring the rim has when the ball bounces on it. I hope this helped,good luck

[@LukeChandra14]

Thanks so much somehow the 1/2 by 3 inch bolt at 19:13 fell out of the hoop and this video is the reason I will be able to fix the hoop.

[@glitchman17601]

This video was fantastic. Helped me understand how everything worked. Appreciate the full video description of the assembly and the voice-over was well done. Thanks for the detail like socket sizes. You certainly are a subject matter expert. Safety warnings at the end were very valuable. You can do more of that in the future. Helps in preparation and thinking about PPE (personal protective equipment) needs. Rating 5 out of 5 stars!

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi,thanks for the comment.It means a lot to me knowing someone took the time to give a review of the video,and good one at that. I greatly appreciate it. I am looking forward to showing how to ways to build so many other things. Personal protective equipment,I like that,and will definitely mention great ideas.Thank you,again,take care

[@db2003.9]

you make this look so easy

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

thanks,I'm glad to have helped,looking forward to more good videos

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Thanks so much for saying so. love to help

[@anaherrera1829]

Thank you!

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

You bet!

[@helloiamcocky2]

great vid, do you think the lifetime 54inch would be the same way for assembly, i got one on its way

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

The 54 is my favorite. It is slightly different,but also same in many ways. Just make sure the pole is correct before banging the 3 pieces together. Thanks for comment

[@gsullivan2936]

Never mind I got it thank you so mich

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi,thanks for comment.It is good to know the videos are helping people.I don't know how they expect customers to assemble some of this for the first time.I am glad that you got it and moved forward.There are several areas that are difficult,so good luck,and cheers

[@db2003.9]

thank u so mich

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Better late then never, Thanks Man!!

[@rubenbarrera7338]

Which portable basketball would you suggest? I'm looking for something under $600

[@scottrose3378]

Do you have a video for model 90061 (52 inch portable front adjust Lifetime hoop)? Or have you built one and is it similar enough to follow this video? Thanks! Your video is amazing.

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Not yet,thanks for comment. I have built so many ,and recognize the name front adjust...but there are probably some similarities,as far as the pole and backboard,but it has adjustment bars,and arm on front side of pole. good luck with assembly,take care

[@lar3848]

can I set one of those in ground I bought it all ready but don't want it in that base

[@izzo4231]

Hey could I mount it on the wall above my garage instead of connecting it to the pole?

[@yunggoh]

Thanks for the great video! Given the heavy base (over 300lb), is it reasonably easy for one adult to tilt the hoop and move it in the backyard (say 10 to 15 feet distance)?

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Thumbs up!

[@yunggoh]

Would you mind answering the question about ease of moving the hoop by only 1 person (after assembly)? Or need 2 people?

[@zevsafran9383]

What adapter are you using on your drill please at 11:55?

[@rroyhere]

Hi, I just made a mistake it looks like, my alignment of top pole (probably middle & top both) needs to be rotated 90 degrees. This I am realizing after setting up the hoop & glass with the 4 rods. Is there any way I can open the top poles from middle or middle top from lower? Or is there an easy way to rotate it? Otherwise if I attach the poles with the rodes, hoop system would remain standing rotated 90 degress with back support which I think may not provide enough support when ball hits. Please advise. Thank you so much for such an amazingly accurate video, very helpful !! Thnaks

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi .thanks for question. Ahh,well did you bang the pole together on a piece of wood yet? hopefully not. i stuck one of the bolts thru the holes at second from the end,on the pole once..and was able to bang apart. but had to straighten the bolt again by putting a nut on the end,to protect the threads,and banging it in curb of the street. got it straight and kept going. hope this story helps. on the flipside of that ,i once had to call store to bring back pole and lucky that they gave me 3 replacement pieces..take care best of luck

[@ChrisLee-kp8ou]

The centerlock nut connecting my backboard bracket to the backboard got stuck onto the 9/16 hex nut screw with the bracket on but isn’t screwed on all the way and is loose. I tried to tighten it then loosen it with my wrench but it was just stuck and kept rounding out the nut. How would you recommend getting the nut out? It’s a hard angle to use tools on and I don’t want to ruin the backboard.

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi thanks for comment. That is not good situation,so if you can't remove i would call manufacturer and see if they'll send replacement backboard with brackets and hardware.It just might be a day or two,but it will be easier,and done correctly, I think if you tell them situation ,they should send pretty quick. Hope this helps.take care

[@reneescareno1169]

I’m actually building mine just the way have done it but my wife insists on doing it by the manual steps but it’s much harder.. this way is so much easier and faster. I do have one question to drill on the pole did you make that hole or are you using what was on holes that are there already.

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi , the holes in the pole are there already, hope that helps.take care

[@Jeff-qi3kf]

Excellent video. I got stuck attempting to connect the lifter arms to the bottom hole of the connection arms. The instructions have the backboard at a 90-degree angle, which is misleading. In that position, the lifter arms will not reach the holes of the connection arms. Thank you for your video!

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Glad it helped , Yes there are several things that are hard to see,especially if its someones first time building it. Take care

[@tanucool1913]

I am confident I have the same model with the one hand adjustment system, ever since the first year we had the hoop, we couldn’t get the rim to go past 9 ft.

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi thanks for comment. After thinking about it,I would say maybe you have a defective actuator. The thing that looks like a shock . maybe the manufacturer will send you a new one and just replace and see what that does. hope that helps take care

[@t-flex2649]

How did you pull the poles apart when the holes didn’t align

[@JoseRodriguez-mw3nn]

Hi, we unfortunately have our poles not aligned correctly,the top pole and middle pole is off to the side, I realized this before I saw your video, any suggestions

[@jaydengiddins174]

Hey mate will it go up to 10ft?

[@hp11208]

Nice

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi thanks for comment.Cheers

[@SHOCKWAVEEE333]

Hey man just wondering on the instructions it says 375 lbs of sand to fill the base. is that all necessary or would about 200 lbs be enough?

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

I would fill it with water and then put sand bags on top if needed. That way it is easier to move if you want to. Hope this helps

[@poulterproperty3603]

Hi. Great video. Ours is assembled but it won't extend to 10 feet despite being sunk to the exact depth. When extended to it's full height (only 8ft 10") the vertical struts are not as close to the centre pole as they are on your video when yours is at the full height. The set up seems correct. Any suggestions? Lifetime are saying it must be sunk too deep. I don't believe it is and the difference in the top height is 1 foot 2 inches which is massive. I know yours is not the sunk one (in this video) but do you have experience of this? I'm struggling to get this resolved.

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi, thanks for comment,question. I am thinking you have the in ground version where the pole is set in concrete. When you say the sunk one.If so,i don't know how fix without digging out,and filling hole with another foot and 2 inches,to bring entire thing up. There are plenty different versions of basketball hoops out there , i would have to know what kind you have to troubleshoot issue correctly.

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

If it is a portable basketball hoop, maybe put 1 or 2 pallets underneath the base to bring entire system up. It would have to be stable as well, so maybe strap the base to the pallets also. Just an idea that might work no matter what kind you have , as far as portables go.. i hope that helps. take care

[@keshavsastry5765]

I am not able to slide the axle through the holes on the portable base. The holes on the base don't seem to be aligned. Even without the pole, the axle does not seem to go though both the holes on the base. Is this to be expected? All the videos online and instructions say that you need to use a mallet to push it through, but the issue here seems to be a bit different as the axle is hitting the base and not aligned to the hole in the base. I tried even with the pole to see if the weight of the pole helps to align/push the axle through both holes on base, but it did not help. Any tips on what I might be doing wrong?

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi,thanks again.I replied with the best explanation i could think of regarding this section of assembly.Hopefully you have got it by now.However,if not then your idea about using the weight of the pole to line up is a good way to put what i was trying do describe as well.If you can get the axle through the first wheel,and put it through the first hole in base,then bring the pole up to where it needs to go and push axle through both holes of pole,just barely coming through..it can be away from the last hole in base at this point..while holding the axle right where it is,carefully bring pole in against the base and use pole to help bend the base to where the axle lines up.Very difficult part. having the pole and base in the exact position i show makes this easier to do.Once pole is started through other side of base,remember to put other wheel on before banging through to the end.If you forget the other wheel,you'll have another hard time prying axle up and backing out.Anyway , good luck ,hope I have helped.I would say watch the video over to see exactly how i do it.It is never really an easy thing to do

[@LaRonStar]

What's the lowest point and how talls the pole? Wanna know if my 7yr will be able to play on it and also wanna make sure I can get in and out my garage.

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

You need the manufactures website.... www.lifetime.com/portable-basketball-hoops

[@raeannperez4323]

Have you ever had an issue with the pin not triggering the handle? I seems like ours is not allowing the handle and spring arm to work correctly. I hope I am explaining this correctly. We are having to add a Screwdriver to hit the pin to love the hoop up and down. Please help! Thank you!!

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi thanks for comment. Yes,it sounds like handle was not assembled right,or maybe something defective . I would call a local professional assembly service if possible to fix,because you could hurt yourself at this point if you start taking things apart to troubleshoot.

[@fareis19]

Dose it shake too much or is it better than spalding please can you reply asap because I’m deciding between the two of them thanks

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi,thanks for comment.Well,they all shake a little.Personally,I like the lifetime hoops better.The 54 inch is my favorite.And they are easier to assemble,in my opinion.It is hard enough as it is for the average consumer to be able to assemble for the first time.When assembling,make sure poles are correct before banging tight together,they are almost impossible to pry apart if they are wrong.And take your time running axle through the bottom connecting pole to base and wheels.Watch video again if needed,and careful not to damage plastic base. good luck,take care

[@bidwell76]

Question. Can this model adjust to any height or is it dedicated 6” increments?

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi, thanks for question. This model only has the 6 inch increments .There are other basketball hoops out there that have different height adjustment mechanisms that you can do that. Take care

[@gorilla9519]

Hi, my lifetime 90176 with trigger style height adjustment won't go to 10' slot the rim stop hits the pole so it can't go in ?

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi,thanks for comment.Well,I looked up the model number,and pictures of both variations of the trigger handle were shown.With that same model number?? Interesting for me to see this.So,i am going to assume you have the grey handle that is a solid piece.The other handle is blue and has a left and right side to assemble together with guts inside.But the grey handle version ,has a plastic top that gets inserted before you run the top bolt through it.That plastic piece sometimes presses against the pole before it clicks into the ten foot notch on the mechanism.You can either file off the end of the plastic piece enough until the mechanism clicks into ten foot,..or you can take the bolt out of the top and remove piece or flip piece backwards.I would try shaving it down with a file,because i believe the plastic top piece adds strength and support.The unit will still function without that piece,but its a plastic molding issue I've noticed over the years....If you have the blue handle version,then all i can think of is the square pole inside the adjustment mechanism has the notches in the wrong place and maybe call lifetime to replace defect. Hope i have helped,sorry for delayed reply.Take care

[@jimmylzd475]

Can you help me I’m tryna order the long tube that attach the main pole to the base but I don’t know the name ?

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hopfully this manual will help you talk to lifetime replacement parts. images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/C1NxFfXc1jS.pdf

[@phummylayor]

Hiya, can i follow this video for setting up Lifetime 90001 44 inch model? Thank you

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi thanks for comment . I would say many things are similar .but for the things that are different,look at the owners manual. and if you dont have manual, you can bring it up online manual. hope this helps

[@ibadullahzia3218]

When attaching the backboard brackets, my centre lock nuts just get stuck and it’s very loose. I have tried to use a lot of force but it’s been no help. Any suggestions?

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi thanks for comment If you can remove them, i would call manufacterer and see if they will send new ones. or maybe take and match up exactly with same at hardware store,But let manufacturer know.and they will probably send new ones for you, probably no charge ,and store would be probably a few dollars or so. Hope that helps,take care

[@andresooknanan1409]

can you swing from it?

[@zeeblade1239]

How much did it cost and where did you get it

[@travisvillarreal709]

Anyone know when Hoops like these go on sale? Or if any of them are on sale now?

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi thanks for question, I would say right now Dick"s sporting goods has best selection. And Wallmart probably a better price,with a slection of few as well. I would try online with Lifetime the manufacturer before the big box stores,to see if they offer a better price,and maybe free shipping. Also,maybe Costco for brand new ones. I hope that helps. Take care

[@Ljbnewyork]

Where are you located? I have one of these to put together in NYC

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

los angeles, ca. good luck

[@lilbird4093]

Omg u just save me..the instructions was no help and to turn to KZbin n saw this video thank God...I was lost look n at the instructions paper

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Thanks for the comment,greatly appreciate feedback.I can imagine people going crazy trying to figure out these things,even with the instructions,never easy.So knowing I have helped people means a lot.Take care

[@kicksonfuego1677]

@26:15 the 3/4 inch bolt doesn't fit through that hole, have you had this problem?

[@kicksonfuego1677]

I tried using the methods you showed and still no luck.

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

yes,there is paint on the pieces which makes it difficult. you can take a round file and file the inside of the holes,but if you push and spin the bolt,eventually threads through. Also,there are two of the 3/4 bolts that are little longer than the others,those are the ones you use for behind the backboard.If you use one of the others,you'll get it finally through and wind up being a bit short for the nut to go on at the other end.So you'd have to back it all the way out again,and use the longer one,..not fun. Anyway,i hope that helps

[@cmrex4625]

That's the one I got

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi,thanks for comment. Its a great standard simple portable basketball hoop to play on. I hope you enjoy it. Cheers

[@timesl]

are you able to help fix my basketball hoop? we think the issue is that we added the screws in wrong and some other stuff. do u have an email we can contact?

[@allisonz6433]

Can someone help? I’ve spent 8 hours on this and the backboard is facing the ground when the pole is upright (it’s off by 90 degrees). Do I just need to reposition and tighten the bolts for the shorter top arms or is something else likely wrong?

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi,thanks for comment. Well, i would have to see it. But it sounds like the shorter arms were put on bottom ,and longer ones on top. ..need to switch...and attach lifter arms to the correct end holes of the longer lower arms..hope this helps.take care

[@markworlock7034]

Dude you rock..... thank you, thank you, thank you.....the instructions were easy....but you made it even easier.....my only problem was when I went to fill with water there was a small hole by the wheel pin causing it to all leak out......guess I'm going with sand

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

glad to have helped,i appreciate the comment..also , if you contact lifetime,let them know about the base leaking,they should send you a new base..thanks man

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Thank you, thank you!!

[@MrDiMES123]

33:54 is the drill step necessary? I don’t think my drill is strong enough.

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi thanks for comment. I have known couple people over the years that left the plastic covers off,but its a protector for when people jump up underneath the backboard, so i would say put nit on. as instructions say. Also,i think any 12 volt cordless drill should suffice. if you have a electric screwdriver ,that would probably work,it just would take so long with each screw,as they are self tappers. Hope that helps, take care ,enjoy shootin hoops

[@vhoa585]

omg that’s the same exact one that i have!

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi,thanks for comment .It is very popular,and basic for people who just want to shoot some hoops for a while.I hope the video helps with putting it together correctly.Enjoy ,cheers

[@chrisschram4320]

Wizard!

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Thanks so much, the Best!

[@kathywilliams6167]

How do I unfit it to move it

[@christopherrausch9980]

my dad and i are stuck on the handle, because yours has 2 holes, and ours have one hole and a pin and it does nit make sense. could you help please?

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi, thanks for comment. Well there should be a small handle, with one hole, and a larger handle with two holes, that work together. According to your description , it sounds like maybe it is missing the larger handle? There are a lot of different models out there , but if its missing,then call the manufacturer and they should send for free. I hope that helps. Take care

[@josiahcancel7820]

I don't know if your gonna see this but my backboard is tilting forward and I don't know how to fix it

[@seanomullane5928]

What tork for the bolts??

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Low, lowest tork.

[@bryans2790]

Is it better to fill with sand or water?

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi,thanks for question.That has been asked a lot of times over the years.I like to fill the base with water,and if you think it needs more weight to hold it down,then put sand bags on top of base.Once you put sand inside the base,its next to impossible to get out.If you fill the base with water,you can always pour the water out later on if you want to disassemble for any reason.With sand in base,it becomes so heavy,which makes so hard to move.There is a reason why they call it a portable hoop.It is basically up to you to decide if you want sand or water.Also,in my opinion,if you put water in it , you can tell right away if the base leaks in any way.Even if its a pinhole leak in the base,it is defective and should be replaced.And if you fill with sand,you may never know that the base has a hole in it.I hope this info helps

[@vicentetaylor7346]

Does this also apply to 50”

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi thanks . there are some things the same , but some different.

[@gonzalez1090]

How can I remove the top piece of the pole? I didn’t install it properly.

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi thanks for comment ..well,that is an important part to get right. However,over the years i have been able to get them apart 4 times out of 6 times . The 2 that i could not,had to be exchanged with the store. But the ones that i was able to get apart took some work and a few tricks. If you have not banged them together yet,than it should be easier to pull apart. The bolts that come with it that are used to pass through the arms at the top are what i put through the holes in pole.And then bang the bolts in opposite directions until they come apart, However ,this may bend the bolts and you will have to straighten them after,which could be done by putting nut on the end ,then banging straight again in curb of sidewalk or street. If the poles are so tight that they still will not come apart,or the holes in the pole are being ripped and damaged ,then you will have to order new pole pieces from store or manufacturer. Hope this helps,take care

[@craigthompson7466]

Please help! At 4:39, our axle does NOT fit into the holes. It just won't bend into the holes, it's as if the holes aren't bored correctly. I've tried filing out a bit of the plastic, and also hammering in the axle, but the axle won't budge.

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi,thanks for your comment.Hopefully I can help. So first,DO NOT file the plastic base,because inside is hallow and to be filled with water when assembly is complete.You don't want base to leak when your done. I think you just need to pull the pole more towards base,and push base toward pole,while holding axle at slight angle to get it started,and tapping the axle end at same time. This is one of the several more difficult parts of assembly. If you have two people working together should definitely help.I hope that helps..AND,hopefully the pole is correctly put together,and you are at the right end of pole. It should be the end with a slight dent bending in on the edge. Also,running the axle thru that first plastic wheel does not make anything easier,but the wheels have to be there. Good luck,best wishes on build

[@craigthompson7466]

@@rubbertoeassembly1673 thank you - I still have the first one which I didn't file, so I'm ok there. I'll try again. You make it look so easy in the video!

[@craigthompson7466]

@@rubbertoeassembly1673 we did it - the pole has to be perpendicular to the base, that's the part I was missing. thanks again.

[@craigthompson7466]

Do you have PayPal?

[@hanahnguntinzing39]

This man took 35 minutes and it took ke and my family 7 hours

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

video time!!! reality time, 45 mins, when you've done it 100 times! take your time out there. the journey is the best part.

[@thedudeunchained7583]

Can anybody tell me whether the height can be adjusted SEAMLESSLY/STEPLESS ? To be clear: Most adjustable hoops allow you about 6 steps with each being about 5.9 inches. I want to use the hoop to practice dunking again and I want it to be just under 10 feet. I can dunk on 9.8 feet so I really want a hoop where you can go inch by inch not in huge steps. That info is not available on Amazon or anywhere else... :-( Thanks in advance !

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Thanks for comment.There are some in ground models that go in the concrete that are much more intailed,and much more work involved,but you can set them any heights usually between 7 and 10 feet. Theres also an older model 54 inch portable that you can adjust like that as well. I have not seen that one in a long time though.

[@thedudeunchained7583]

@@rubbertoeassembly1673 Thank you ! Much appreciated !

[@juancerna5817]

How can I remove the pole once it’s installed? Wrong side

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi.thanks for question,That is something you want to get right.But if you need to pull them apart,what has worked for me,more times than not is, put one of the long bolts through the holes at the ends,and while you hold one piece of pole,you bang them apart by hitting the bolt in the outer piece in the opposite direction. However,if poles do not come apart,and just won't,then you don't want to damage the hole that you put the bolt through,or bend the bolt in the pole by hitting it so hard.If you have banged the poles together already really hard,they probably won't come apart without damage.Then you might try calling the store you purchased from.or the manufacturer direct and let them know you need new pole pieces.I am three out of five over the years at getting them apart without damage.The two that i could not separate,had to have new pole pieces replaced by store or manufacturer.Never easy,good luck,hope i have helped

[@clxsic8594]

I bought mine from someone on cragslist but now that I brought it home it won’t go up or down. So I’ve been trying to fix it all day.

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Hi thanks for comment, well, i would have to check it out. Maybe call previous owner and see if they modified it. If you contact manufacturer,they might be able to help.especially with possible replacement parts. If you are going to start taking things apart to troubleshoot,then first remove the springs from back of backboard to the lifter poles. And then be careful still. and lay it on ground,,,also, get the assembly manual on line and look at that for sure .it will show you and tell you how all goes together,,and the tools needed, maybe work your way backwards good luck take care

[@clxsic8594]

RubberToe Assembly Yea I took it apart and I guess the shock is broken, looking around to see if I can order a new one somewhere

[@lorrisofficial7522]

Where can i buy that lifetime basketball hoop

[@DNDjae]

walmart

[@lorrisofficial7522]

@@DNDjae whst is Walmart

[@rubbertoeassembly1673]

Walmart, www.dickssportinggoods.com , Lowes and many more. search in your part of the world. :)