The Cheapo Setup

[BiGx5MurF]

Has anyone done any modifications to the 810 XLT or other cheapo racks to address some of the shortcomings?

It looks like it could benefit if were bolted down to the floor. It wouldn't be too hard to drill some holes straight down on the floor tubes, or weld on some brackets.

It also looks it could use some lateral support. Maybe fab up a cross support for rear top and add some gussets, or just add some diagonals the bar that is already there?

Any other mod ideas?

I've seen people fit titan t2 stuff to it, like the weight storage posts.

[urbanlifter]

Has anyone done any modifications to the 810 XLT or other cheapo racks to address some of the shortcomings?

If money were an issue and I wanted a rack, I wouldn't hesitate to try the 810XLT as an entry-level rack. In fact, I bought one on an online auction for $80 and was REALLY impressed for the price. Lot's of things could be done to make it better, during the pandemic I've seen people lifting serious weight on these so the overall stability isn't an issue. Took him long enough, but even GarageGymReview caught on and did a drop test on the rack, thing performed admirably! I'd just swap out the j-hooks with nicer ones, get some weight horns, then maybe look to add stability like you mentioned.

Here's another one just like it on Woot again, $189 then maybe factor in another $60 for upgrades (Yes4All j-hooks and plate holders). For a little more you could get on Titan and added roller j-cups, sandwhich style j-hooks, weight horns and spotter arms for the front if you bolt it down.

https://sellout.woot.com/offers/circ..._cat_sprt_6_22

[67Vert]

I ended up getting a Titan T-2 rack for $200 (new in box, scratch & dent). It's got a pretty solid feel for a 2X2 rack and I think it will be even better once bolted down to the floor. It came with some decent J-cups but the the Pin/Pipe safeties are kind of cumbersome. I might set the pipes aside and just use the pins for now.

[so0ty]

I got a setup from NC Fitness Gear in Australia - it wasn't expensive but the quality is great.

[BiGx5MurF]

I ended up getting a Titan T-2 rack for $200 (new in box, scratch & dent). It's got a pretty solid feel for a 2X2 rack and I think it will be even better once bolted down to the floor. It came with some decent J-cups but the the Pin/Pipe safeties are kind of cumbersome. I might set the pipes aside and just use the pins for now.

Awesome deal. The pins alone are probably fine for most. But should probably use the pipes for like heavy rack pulls.

[urbanlifter]

Cheapo belt squat is on sale, solid machine from Titan. $689

https://www.titan.fitness/strength/s...ne/400666.html

[KieranB1996]

I'm just starting out and I need a cheap set to buy. For now I just need the basic equipment, if I get into it, then I think I'll upgrade my equipment.

What did you use starting out?

[67Vert]

I'm just starting out and I need a cheap set to buy. For now I just need the basic equipment, if I get into it, then I think I'll upgrade my equipment.

What did you use starting out?

Starting out lifting? Or starting out building your gym?

If you're new to lifting, you can probably get away with a set of dumbbells and an adjustable bench for a short while. If you have already been lifting you're probably going to want to add a Barbell and a rack (or half rack).

[urbanlifter]

If you are in the market for a leverage style belt squat, now is the time! Titan is $647 right now...

https://www.titan.fitness/strength/s...iABEgI_SPD_BwE

[petervirdee11]

Thank you for sharing the knowledge through this thread

[sportymary1]

If you are in the market for a leverage style belt squat, now is the time! Titan is $647 right now...

It was nice price

[urbanlifter]

It was nice price

For sure! Can't believe the regular price has creeped up to over $1k now (launching at $450), even though I'd say it's probably worth that much given how it performs. I'm happy with my Edge Fitness Deluxe, but I do miss the platform setup with the Titan. Even with the beefier Deluxe unit from Edge it still moves around a good bit.