Does the pull up bar need to be screwed into the wall? I live in an apartment so that is a no-no for me.
1971968
No it doesn't. You need to have a sturdy door frame and you'll need to have a little space on each side of the frame where the handles stick out.
1971969
No it does not....just make sure the trim at the top of your door frame is secure because that carries a lot of the weight.
469927
Absolutely! Just drape an end over your pull-up bar, pull the other end through, and you're good to go.
832935
The big anchors this bar uses requires a sizable hole and space inside the wall. No way around it, I'm afraid.
650341
We hung it on a pull up bar from Sports Authority but it is supposed to go on the door. The pull up bar is so secure that it worked very well.
694095
I would check with a professional carpenter if you have or will be putting in a wall unit. It's a different project from what I took on as a DIY.
698841
I have a rental and installed it in my place...I nailed it to a board that lies against the cupboard wall instead of nailing it permanently in place. I love it!
786509
Yes, Stud Bar has videos on their website showing large bars wall mounted for those who kip or need more leg room. For dead hang pull ups the standard size wall mounted works best and takes up less space
832936
I had the exact situation. I screwed directly into the stud for one anchor and drilled a hole as recommended for the other. This will give you a strong and solid installation. That is what I also would recommend. If you use a standard wall anchor you will downgrade the usefulness as a grab bar. I installed mine because my father(Age 95, 180 lbs) had used the standard toilet paper holder as a grab bar and ripped it out. The Moen holder I installed is as solid as the day I installed it. Moen has it right. Do it right and forget about it. Good luck
106039
Yes, I have this attached to my pullup bar (one that is not screwed or bolted to the doorframe, but that hangs on the doorframe) and have had no issues with it. Just make sure that the direction you are exerting your force is in the direction that will push the supports into the doorframe instead of rotating the pullup bar away...if that makes sense.
1838504
Door doesn't close with the pull up bar in place. I have it on my closet door so it doesn't need to close, but you should be prepared to take the bar down to close the door.
258828
It MUST be bolted into the walls studs to ensure proper hold. I suggest getting a stud finder before installing.
310291
Definitely needs to be screwed in, especially if you load it up. The metal hooks that hang over the door seem to bend quite easy and won't hang if you don't screw the racks to the door.
1394563
No it needs to be mounted to the wall. Also we had to drill holes and mount to the floor, otherwise my daughter could shake it and it would open right up. But we love it and it works great and looks nice
1800024
The mounting bracket screws into the wall and the visible part inserts into a slot in the bracket and slides down into place. No screws are visible once the bar is fully mounted so it doesn't sound like this one would be the same as what you have already tried. We have the same bar in another bathroom that has been up for four years. It came off once when our son pulled and pulled on the towel, nearly hanging onto the bar. My husband fixed it easily and it has been there since.
1818774
No, PLEAE DO NOT use the little plastic pieces it comes with. Go to home depot and get steel 1/2" screws for your concrete wall, and get the the appropriate anchors as well. I can not remember what kind of anchors I had to get, but the people of home depot will help you out. Because when I used those little plastic anchors, that bar ripped right out of the wall and I almost got hurt. But other than that...you will be okay with the steel screws and anchors. The bar itself is great and I love it.
1367337
EZ to do yourself if you've got another body to help position it for installation. in a window it is straight forward, if you need to cut a hole in the wall that is another matter. Any handyman should be able to help with the install if you don't want to do it... nice unit.
1581155
Due to the fact it needs to be assembled I put the bar in front. Had the same problem you do with the plumbing. The unit is top heavy and must be mounted to the wall. I rigged that myself with a screw and picture hanging wire. I actually love the look of this item, even with the difficulties I had.