It's just big, bulky and wobbles a bit.The v2 squat rack arrived in less than a week via FedEx Ground. I just drilled pilot holes right through the stall mat and then tightened down the lag screws. Reviews on Titans site also mention this fact. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. The assembly was a piece of cake and was able to complete it by myself. The Titan T-3 Series Tall Power Rack 24" Depth will help you work out safely and efficiently while performing squats, military press, bench press, curls, shrugs, dips and more! It's rock solid now, no wobble.It never felt unsafe for the general movements like squats. I’m leaning toward going this route. As a renter I would imagine you want some kind of platform to protect the flooring and this should work for you.Thanks man.
Just check the measurements and details to make sure it will work for you.Build a playwood and stall mat platform, 2 x 3/4" thick, bolt it to that. The T3 is heavier duty. I have a jigsaw that I am going to get a metal cutting blade for and try to slice off the thick two in bar and see how that works. Bare with me.I had mine on bare concrete, diamond patterned stall mats, and finally bolted it down into concrete once I had the positioning just right. I guess it could be designed that way for stability. The only advantage i see for the T2 is not being required to bolt it down. Yet you seem to be overlooking rigidity and weight which both will help in the racks stability. Does it work unbolted?
Upon looking at the feet and seeing the X3 being almost identical but designed to sit flat, I really felt the T3 didn't belong with my other choices.What do you think if the Rep Fitness PR-1000? This is my third Titan rack. That seems easier than making a full platform. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcutsCookies help us deliver our Services. The footprint of the stand is about the same as the rack.Are you sure that's the T3 and not the X3? The same bracket style can be found on the T3 yoke though.Washers go on the nut side of the fastener (if they don't include two washers per bolt).Cool, thanks for the tip! Have you been following Craigslist?
And yes I have been obsessively checking craigslist for about 2 weeks, but honestly, nothing seems as reasonably priced as the stuff on Titan’s website. Just feels safer.But when it's hot as hell in my garage, I greatly enjoy the luxury of being able to roll the rack into my driveway and workout in the fresh air.There is a group of about five of us who come over to my house to do crossfit style workouts, being able to quickly get the stand out into the open is a tremendous benefit.But if I was solely a bench, squat, press kind of guy, and only working out in one space, I would stick with the rack. Do they well work in lieu of bolting down?They help a little... but still nothing compared to bolting down. Over labor day weekend I went ahead and picked up the Titan T3 squat rack v2. Now I put an asterisk here because even though the Titan website sells casters for the X3 squat rack, they work perfectly on the T3. You can alternatively bolt it into a platform, but otherwise another Titan or Rep Fitness rack may suit your needs better.ETA: or if allowed, you can bolt into concrete and patch when you move out.I have a T6 that I haven’t bolted down, zero issues sitting on stall mats.Biggest thing I found when I built mine before bolting it down was leave all the bolts relatively loose until you have it in the exact spot you want to use it. Nice, dude. Let it settle and working in opposites tighten it down. That will be plenty stable enough. Having it bolted is a huge difference in stability and I can safely do things that were a real tip hazard before (e.g. I'm putting my order in this weekend, but I'm constantly dancing between the Titan Fitness T-2 Power Rack or the T-3 Squat Rack. All pieces were accounted for. 09-19-2016, 02:46 PM #3 Thanks for the comment.I am curious as to why you are hesitant about bolting down a rack? The site may not work properly if you don't If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit Press J to jump to the feed. The rack is very stable. My platform consists of 2 layers of 3/4 plywood and then 3/4 stall mat on top (I have plywood in the middle but the width of the T3 places the legs over the stall mats on the side). T3 Series Power Weight Racks The Titan Fitness power rack is a staple for your home gym or training facility. The site may not work properly if you don't If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit Press J to jump to the feed. What is the best somewhat affordable flat footed power rack that does not require being bolted I prefer to do heavy squats in my rack with the flip down safeties. They are out of stock on a lot of stuff right now though, so it looks like I will have at least another week or two to keep hunting. The only advantage i see for the T2 is not being required to bolt it down. The rack is also super sturdy for pullups, bench press and squats etc.