My 2018 model had only one flat washer and spring washer for each nut. A ratchet wrench for extra tightness is now only helpful for assembly instead of almost mandatory.

It eliminates the need for a level when assembling, and there’s no chance that the uprights could tilt out of place when you slam weight down on the J-cups or safety arms. Slip the uprights in and bolt them into place. The current model’s C-channel gusset plates that enclose the uprights on 3 sides are a major improvement. Then I found that if I didn’t ratchet the nuts down tight enough, the uprights could get tilted forward a little when I slammed weight down on the spotter arms. My rack required my bubble level for me to set the rack uprights perfectly vertical before I cranked down the nuts, because of the way the bolt holes through the uprights and gusset plates have some play. One improvement Titan made was the way the uprights attach to the base.

old style prone to movement current style enclosed on 3 sides It’s worth considering that no standard socket sets include a socket anywhere near big enough for the huge 1.5″ bolt heads of Titan’s flagship “ Titan Series” squat stands or the Rogue Monster squat stands, making this smaller sized hardware of the Titan X-3 or Rogue Monster Lite series more appealing. I have a socket wrench (highly recommended) and a large crescent wrench. These are big M16 bolts requiring 24mm or 15/16″ wrenches. Most specs and features here apply to the Tall model too, the only difference being another 22″ of height and a pull up bar, which I didn’t need, having opted to use ceiling-mounted rings for pull ups. Time to share my thoughts on it! Titan’s current 2022 model has a number of improvements over my 2018 model that I’ll be going over. Rogue Adjustable Bench 2.0 and Legend 3-Way Bench Reviewįor 4 years now I’ve had the Titan Fitness X-3 Squat Stand in my home gym.Titan X-3 Squat Stand Review & Improvements.Bells of Steel Belt Squat Machine 2.0 Review.Bells of Steel Cerakote Utility Bar Review.The Best Tripod Flat Utility Benches Under $250.

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