how can you tell the metal anchor is flush against the wall without pulling the plastic off the anchor, before the bolt is screwed in? and how do I be sure I do not overtighten?
1122335
If the 2 ends aligh then the anchor is flush with the wall. That means it's pulled even. A light tug on the anchor away from the wall should also tell you. You should be able to tell based on the resistance on if you're over-tightening.
905637
I am another boat trailer guy. No problems at all, I do strongly suggest anti-seize on the studs before assembly.
1059383
Probably too late to help you in particular, but...Just use plastic wall anchors and then screws to fasten to regular wall. Metal anchors if masonry wall. Increases the load the screws can hold
832935
The big anchors this bar uses requires a sizable hole and space inside the wall. No way around it, I'm afraid.
2011445
Quite simple. There are tethers in the front that tighten or loosen the anchors. And once tightened it stays in place.
403561
As we remember, the anchors come with the product...it was a screw with a plastic sleeve that opened on the other side of the drywall. It is very secure.
2046774
You install the plastic holder by screwing it into the wall with either wood screws into wall studs, the best and probably strongest method of fastening or by using wall anchors to fasten to drywall, which is not the best way since the stress over time tends to loosen the drywall fasteners. If you have no choice but to use the drywall anchor method try using an adhesive as well to hold the plastic against the drywall. I would recommend the adhesive be a polyurethane type construction adhesive, which typically comes in a tube suitable for a caulking gun.
1800832
When I do this type of installation without directions I try to match the plastic insert that first goes into the wall and then use the two bits smaller for a tighter fit (you may crush the plastic if not careful) or use one drill bits smaller than the plastic insert so the fit is closer to the size. Then Once you have spaced all your inserts in your wall (they are level and correspond with the holes of the item going on the wall, Line up the item on the wall and hand screw in 80% of he way until you have all screws attaching the item to the wall. Then tighten down all screws until the wall mount is secure. I hope that helped you some.
1769172
If you are using a vinyl coated mushroom anchor, the neck of the anchor may be wedging itself into what they call the Lower Line Guide. That's the round nose piece the the anchor slides up into when it is pulled in all of the way and hinges horizontal. I've had this happen in the past and just put some waterproof grease around the inside of the guide the beginning of each season and the vinyl anchor doesn't get stuck in there. Best of luck...
1502086
I didn't anchor mine to a wall and have carpet. It would lean backwards. An easy solution was to buy some shims, I picked up some plastic ones at a local hardware store and it fixed the problem and its sturdy how.
1135261
I mounted it semi flush in the wall by cutting out a whole matching the size of the safe along a stud. I then built a stud box to line the hole and secured the safe on all 4 sides to the studs. A little spackle and paint and it is nicely installed. You need to leave it out about 2 inches to allow the door to swing open. Hope that is helpful.
1841129
I have the same item. I would **GUESS**: Try a"REAL" Hardware Store. Also... I chose to not use screws and so avoid holes in the wall. Instead, I **thoroughly** cleaned the painted wall surface and applied a NameBrand double-sided, permanent adhesive, FOAM mounting tape - FIRST, to the ENTIRE (Cleaned) back of the key hanger. You must trim the foam to fit and NOT SHOW from the front. PRESS FIRMLY to the wall. I used a cloth over a softwood block and "tapped " with a hammer to firmly set the hanger. I gave it 24hrs to bond - didn't HAVE to, BUT... Then I hung up the Keys, etc. I have had no issues.
979705
Put the anchor in the wall. Remove the white plastic plate from the black plastic unit. Screw the black plastic plate into the anchor. Snap white plastic into black plastic plate
927347
I marked the holes after making sure the holes were level. It would not mount fully assembled. I took it apart and mounted the two side pieces individually. After the sides were mounted on the wall I lined up the middle parts and tightened with the allen wrench.
1742087
I understand exactly what you're talking about. I had that same problem. Try to do it BEFORE you mount it on the wall. In other words. play around with it a little and see if you can do it WITHOUT mounting first. I just checked mine and it is sitting perfectly, but it can be a pain to get it right. It WILL fit, but it will try your patience first.
2128710
I am having the same problem. I plan to anchor it by placing a roped Brick O block to each corner post and lay one block on each side and back to prevent wind from getting under it. I have not tried it , but plan to.Please let me know of any ideas you get from others
958023
bolt anchors are not expanding properly when tightened. will be calling rough country to discuss. jr nolletti