Lifetime 165 Gallon Modern Deck Box | Lifetime Assembly Video

[@S_Paoli]

I honestly thought that it was a giant bluetooth speaker! :) very nice!

[@VinnyTheGonz]

😂

[@44ryang90]

If you have trouble getting the ball studs into the socket of the gas spring, use a small flathead screwdriver on the back of the socket piece and pry the metal springs away so they open slightly to get the ball studs to snap in effortlessly. I bent one trying to get it in and had to bend it back out. But then I had the idea to try this for the other side and it worked great.

[@ajay13singh]

😅will try this tomorrow and see if this helps...we struggled it for almost an hour and gave up

[@44ryang90]

@ajay13singh hope it helps. You'll notice the screw driver fits perfectly in that slot. Almost like the intended for this but forgot to mention it.

[@bolson081]

I got one side in but on the other side the bottom piece got bent in. Were you able to bend it back out with pliers?

[@44ryang90]

@bolson081 I was. Mine was bent to about 90 degrees. So not all the way folded. Use the screwdriver to open it up a little and you can get your plyers in there easier to bend it out.

[@vpatelm3]

You saved me so much aggravation ❤

[@HUMANITARIANHUMAN]

This video is so smooth-I built this quickly and efficiently! Thank you!!!

[@LifetimeProductsAssembly]

You're so welcome! Glad it helped!

[@saluabarcellos8077]

That video was amazing with the assembly instructions that came in the box.

[@tarheelace]

After watching video carefully, took me about two hours. I wouldn’t attempt it without an impact driver and a socket adapter. My only misstep was early in the process, not checking to make sure that I had seated the front and back panels fully in their slots. Must do that for the rest of it to work. I could do another one in 45 minutes.

[@KungFuMojo]

I've also seen a couple of people mention the gas springs here, I also had problems with it. I used pliers to try and spread the clips to loosen it. But you know, they are spring clamps or something, so they just go back to their default form after you fiddle with it. I felt not even the ROCK could clip it in. LOL! Then a lightbulb went off... What I did was apply WD40 on the ball, as well as the clip side. This makes it more slippery, so the spring clips can slide/spread on it, instead of getting stuck on it. Final assembly wasn't really satisfactory because the alignment of entire box seems off. I have to press down on the lid in order to close. One of the more tedious assembly projects I've had in a long time, more tedious than Ikea stuff.

[@ajay13singh]

Thanks will try the WD40 tip tomorrow...we are stuck at this step for past one hour and gave up

[@Blimpus]

This was so helpful, Thank you, this is very well done

[@imdoingwell]

The video helped with the assembly. Seems to be a strong sturdy box! Looks great!

[@haroldnavarro9055]

Nice video i like how the cameraman do its skills. This is how tutorial for assembly shoud be

[@ayeshahaq4690]

this vid was so helpful thank you

[@bigcreator]

What a incredible well engineered product, but why didnt you use coach bolts for the lock clasp?

[@majidahhoque8828]

This was soooo difficult but the video did make it easier, it broke four times when I tried tilting, I had to bang it a couple times though. However getting the black stick on the ball socket was soooo difficult and it was made as it was super easy in the video IT TAKES A COUPLE BANGS !!!

[@dellasmith4582]

Very helpful, especially the links to the specific steps.

[@jonigarner-hale4457]

Yes it fell apart when I tipped it over..😡. Thank you for your video, I probably would have thrown in the towel and returned the thing… however, because of your video I was finally able to put it all together and actually use the thing!! Thank you👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

[@xohxoh6531]

Step 2.9 -2.11 Just bought this today from Costco at the last part where you put in the lock bracket no matter how many times and how many ways you slide it in , the bracket does not line up and fit into the divet. The bolts are in the way. And screw holes do not line up either to fasten the bracket .Tried to unscrew the bolts on the lock bracket and it won’t budge. It’s stuck maybe stripped . Please help I spent 3 hours on this thing,

[@LifetimeProductsAssembly]

We're sorry you're having trouble with your new deck box. Please give our customer service team a call and we can troubleshoot the issue with you and see if we can figure out what is happening. They can be reached at 800-225-3865 or by email at [e-mail]. Customer service hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm (MT).

[@kxntmxrk]

I just finished installing this and ran into the issue you had. The directions in the video is a bit confusing. He says to make sure the hole on the lid brace closest to the two holes is on the right but I guess he meant the viewer’s right. So actually when you’re installing the little L bracket to the lid brace, you want to make sure the hole closest to the two holes is on the left side and the vertical part of the L bracket is closest to the hole further away. See Figure 2.8 in the manual. Now when you install the lid brace to the lid, the section with the L bracket shouldn’t slide in or across the divet because it actually goes to the left of the divet (when looking above from the lid). You’ll see this in the video that and that only the main brace goes in the divet. Hope this helps anyone with this issue.

[@WhatAG23]

Ther spot with the lock bracket isn’t perfectly center, look at which way you have it as there should be a little more length to the right once you add the lock L shaped thing.

[@LesterLovesWatches]

@@kxntmxrkCan you expand on how to solve this issue. I am on the stage where you have to push each end of the brace into the slot. One end goes ok into the slot. But then when you try to slide the other end into the opposite slot, the two bolts in the L bracket get in the way and stop the brace sliding.

[@kxntmxrk]

@LesterLovesWatches make sure the two holes with the bolts of the L bracket is installed next to the hole with the shorter gap (2”) and the part that sticks up is closer to the hole with the longer gap (4”). The L bracket should not slide through the slot and should be just be to the left of the slot already before sliding in the brace.

[@bonschuler3636]

It would be helpful to be able to see how each panel looked when properly inserted. I am having difficulty with the left side lining up properly at the bottom corners. Seeing how it should look after each step would be extremely helpful.

[@omarshanawani5487]

Very helpful especially because the booklet in the box had several blank pages.

[@AGhostRiderR]

Is there a weight limit like other deck boxes that you could sit on top of it?

[@dellasmith4582]

This is a lot higher than most deck boxes I've seen that double as a bench...

[@ArcheryCat7]

Im all messed up because 3 of the hinges are on the outside (right), and on the 4th one, the hinge is on the left side.

[@Jackdaniels19894]

So for 2.9 the bracket (GSV) is not fitting in the slit properly meaning I can’t screw BCK in. What should I do?

[@LifetimeProductsAssembly]

Try reaching out to our customer service experts. They can be reached at 800-225-3865 or by email at [e-mail]. Customer Service hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm (MT).

[@m-chopbeats7526]

Why does it seem as tho rhe screws don't fit for step 2.4...?

[@LifetimeProductsAssembly]

The diameter of the screw is meant to be a little bit larger than the hole. This will help prevent the screw from stripping outward. We have found that it helps to take a socket wrench, and start the screw using the ratchet as leverage. Once the first or second thread of the screw clears the hole, you should be able to finish it with the drill.

[@homeinmyhead]

9:40 I cannot align the brackets at all, when I do get it to somewhat align I cannot screw it in

[@LifetimeProductsAssembly]

Your lid brace may be oriented incorrectly. Part "GSU" is not symmetrical, but it looks like it unless you inspect closely. It looks like you installed the bracket with the 4” gap on the left. That longer gap should be on the right and the 2” gap goes left, this is depicted on page 21 step 2.8 of the assembly manual.

[@stevegal230]

Hello Guys Box end of the spring is not lach on on both side, the door side is on immediatelly. What can I do? Your help would be greatly appreciated.

[@LifetimeProductsAssembly]

Try reaching out to our customer service experts. They can be reached at 800-225-3865 or by email at [e-mail]. Customer Service hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm (MT).

[@rkooscar6866]

How can I make this water proof?

[@romanivanov2589]

Thank you

[@burns7808]

Helpful video but we still can’t get the lid to close properly. We gave up putting the lock on the lid because that also was a nightmare and figured we wouldn’t ever lock it anyhow.

[@LifetimeProductsAssembly]

We're sorry you're having trouble with your new deck box. Please give our customer service team a call and we can troubleshoot the issue with you and see if we can figure out what is happening. They can be reached at 800-225-3865 or by email at [e-mail]. Customer service hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm (MT).

[@jman6787]

The inside of this box has 3 vertical channels in the molded plastic on front and back for dividers or some other acccessory. I suppose plywood dividers would work. Anybody know what’s supposed to go there?

[@PaulBartels-dc6xp]

You put screw in the bottom piece when were these tighten?

[@LifetimeProductsAssembly]

In Step 1.9 at 03:00, you insert the screws into the dimples on the side panels and into the anchors of the floor. You tighten the hardware at this step, just be careful not to over tighten.

[@jacquelinebourque8041]

Not that easy but it's beautiful!

[@NickValenzuela-zw1bz]

Don’t flip the box over because it all falls apart…..

[@maureenb2002]

It’s pretty easy to put back together though and it helps to know how it’s supposed to work before you do that part. That was annoying though.

[@junevasilis3002]

Well after several tries turning it over and it all falling apart, I had someone help me turn it over. SUCCESS!

[@goodcitizenryan1589]

Great job!

[@wilsonhalliday3422]

The BCK bolts need to be screwed 10mm socket wrench bit, not 3/8. 3/8 is too small.

[@AMF-tz5tl]

thanks!!!!

[@bobby350z]

Just bought this from Costco and after spending more than an hr assembling it at the last step where I need to put the gas spring in, the cheapo metal clip where the ball joint supposed to go got bent. Now it all worthless.

[@LifetimeProductsAssembly]

We're sorry to hear that this happened. Replacement parts are available and can be ordered through our customer service department. They can be reached at 800-225-3865 or by email at [e-mail]. Customer service hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm (MT).

[@KungFuMojo]

When they send you the replacement... apply wd40 on the ball as well as the clips. That's how I got mine to snap in.

[@bobby350z]

@@LifetimeProductsAssembly - Thank you Sir.

[@chicopistolero]

As mentioned below, the holes are smaller than the screws at Step 2.2!... I shouldn't have to re-drill the holes (I had to widen 10 of them) and damage the powder coating. Nice box when it's assembled though.

[@amandamontecinos7689]

im having the same problem... no mater what i do .. even using a drill... the holes are too small to put the screw through it.

[@dinhotheone]

Link to manual: not included Extensive disclaimer that this video is only intended to he used as a companion to the manual: first 30 seconds of the video

[@WhatAG23]

2.10 to 2.11 don’t work. The part the lock goes through refuses to go in all the way and then when we slide it to the right all the holes are misaligned.

[@LifetimeProductsAssembly]

Try reaching out to our customer service team a call and we can troubleshoot the issue with you and see if we can figure out what is happening. They can be reached at 800-225-3865 or by email at [e-mail]. Customer service hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm (MT).

[@jman6787]

Part GSU (long rod) is not symmetrical, but it looks like it unless you inspect closely. You probably did what I did and installed the bracket with the 4” gap to next hole on the left. That longer gap should be on the right. The 2” gap goes left. Good luck!

[@m-chopbeats7526]

The book wasn't that great with Step 1.7... was on that step for like 2 hours... it didn't explain it the same way you did. Thanks brother

[@arcee0712]

The BCK screws are too big for the box! Your manufacturer made an error there. Where Can customers order the correct size?

[@LifetimeProductsAssembly]

You shouldn't need to order different screws. As stated in the assembly manual, diameter of the screw is meant to be a little bit larger than the hole. This will help prevent the screw from stripping outward. We have found that it helps to take a socket wrench, and start the screw using the ratchet as leverage. Once the first or second thread of the screw clears the hole, you should be able to finish it with the drill.

[@arcee0712]

We finally drilled a bigger hole. The instructions said that. Not sure why the opening just wasn’t manufactured to fit the screw. This really doesn’t make your product look like it’s quality.

[@mikepark8025]

이 제품을 설치하다보면 ikea제품이 너무나 그리워집니다. 만드는 내내 입에서 욕만 나옵니다.

[@jamescordero5911]

Run, don’t do it, it doesn’t hold together in assembly, if you don’t lock the side panel in perfectly and then keep it in place when flipping it, then it all falls apart again. Also the video assembles it on turf, any other surface ends up scratching the crap out of it.

[@prestonpresley6885]

I did it by myself and it held,together…..after you put the initial front and back in the slots of the bottom piece.

[@tradvis4913]

My box is missing all the hardware and NO instructions... very disappointing. Will have to contact Costco to see about getting the rest of what I paid for.

[@jdsty1173]

Serious issues with this assembly. 1. Final bar to slide in lid does NOT line up with holes to secure. 2. Gas struts are junk. Purchased two different ones on Amazon that actually work and don’t break when attaching them. 3. This is the second item I have purchased from this manufacturer, and this is the second time it is going back to Costco. Junk.

[@TheDganddinc]

Please remove video until you fix your errors!! Completely wrong!!

[@LifetimeProductsAssembly]

As far as we are aware, there are not any assembly errors in this video. But we would be more than happy to look into this further. What errors are you referring to?

[@VinnyTheGonz]

Error right off the bat. The instructions specifically say NOT to use a driver but a hand phillips to join the 8 screws thru bottom into base cleats.

[@LifetimeProductsAssembly]

@@VinnyTheGonz You are correct, the assembly manual does say to not use an impact driver for this step. We say this to ensure that the hardware is not overtightened. Tighten only until flush with the plastic. If you are not experienced with using an impact, it is better to use a screw driver as you can feel the tension when you are tightening the screws. In the introduction of the video 01:05, Isaac says if you decide to use an impact to not over torque or overtighten the hardware. It’s important to start slow and at a lower torque and then once it catches you’ll be able to pick up the speed and get the screw through. Isaac is very experienced and comfortable with using an impact without overtightening the hardware or stripping the plastic. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us at [e-mail].

[@MrZACATECANO100]

You’re wrong when you said panel can go on either side of floor panel. You made me waste time, thinking it was manufactured flaw. I should’ve gone with what manual book said not KZbin video.

[@LifetimeProductsAssembly]

We're sorry to hear that you had troubles with the assembly. Both the manual and the video are correct, the panels "ANA" and "AMZ" can go on either side of the floor. The floor does not have to be oriented a certain way, there is not a front or a back to the floor panel. If you have any other questions, try reaching out to our customer service experts. They can be reached at 800-225-3865 or by email at [e-mail]. Customer Service hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm (MT).

[@wwkropp]

The to panels are now different you can tell as the sides don’t fit just reverse the panels , the inserts that go in the base (slots) are different when you hold them up together

[@prestonpresley6885]

Great video. I definitely recommend using the directions that come with the box step by step with the video. Thanks.

[@arcee0712]

The video wasn’t thorough they obviously skipped some parts some that are crucial. Why not just show the entire assembly. Hopefully you all will redo this potion for others. This would otherwise be an easy assemble but the bck issue and assembly instructions just aren’t up to par

[@LifetimeProductsAssembly]

As far as we are aware, this video doesn't skip anything in the assembly manual. The entire assembly is shown in the video, Isaac built this deck box from start to finish on camera. What steps are you referring to when you say the video "skipped some parts that are crucial?"

[@deborabresch6163]

Seeing exactly how side panels lock in for one.

[@opelcadett5457]

What the f is the matter with this company you know you have a problem with BCK bolts not fitting when you send this out to Costo. Very frustrating I am notifying Costco of this issue. Oh yeah at the same time I call customer service and you are closed on Saturday.

[@LifetimeProductsAssembly]

We apologize for the frustration with the assembly of your new deck box. The diameter of the BCK screw is meant to be a little bit larger than the hole. This will help prevent the screw from stripping outward. We have found that it helps to take a socket wrench, and start the screw using the ratchet as leverage. Once the first or second thread of the screw clears the hole, you should be able to finish it with the drill.

[@nemoxd6526]

total junk, terrible paper instructions,, taking it back

[@prestonpresley6885]

I'm afraid to get it after reading how inaccurate the instructions are. Will this go together as shown in the video?

[@LifetimeProductsAssembly]

If you have model 60438, Lifetime 165 Gallon Modern Deck Box, you should not have issues with assembling your product with this video. You will get the best results if you use the video and the assembly manual together. And if you run into questions or issues, our customer service department is always a great resource. They can be reached at 800-225-3865 or by email at [e-mail]. Customer service hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm (MT).

[@arcee0712]

Nope. You should use the written instructions and just use the video to demonstrate where the instructions fall short. Warning that the video doesn’t show every step

[@LifetimeProductsAssembly]

@@arcee0712 What steps are not shown in the video?

[@prestonpresley6885]

Trust me, I was the same after reading the reviews. I am the worst with 'handyman skills.' I cued up the video and followed it it step by step, Pay attention to every detail of how things look (like when putting the lid on) I followed along with the instructions but the video was the main thing. Instructions are good to maybe get a different view of what the video explained. I would literally watch each step, then run complete that step. (Running outside to where the main box was if necessary) ****it is very important to pay attention to the number on each piece. Even two identical looking sides have different numbers. The pack of screws, bolts etc is designed to where you can leave them in the box to where they are labeled until you need them. To my delight I completed the whole thing without a hitch.