20 Most Recent Lifetime 71729 In Ground Basketball Hoop Questions & Answers

If you just want to take it apart... Get some liquid wrench and thoroughly spray all the nuts and bolts then let it sit overnight. Depending on how much rust use see, you may consider doing this more than once. Then start with removing the rim and backboard. I always get a a couple of friends and have them stand on either side of the goal in the bed of my pickup truck. This gives them a stable platform...much better than a ladder. Then I use a ladder to loosen the bolts and take off the supports so it can be removed. If you plan to reassemble you may want to use tape and a marker to number the parts and take some pictures so you have a good reference putting it back together.

It takes a lot of force to move that shock. Connect it first.

That sounds like it is already tightened in that case. Usually these backboards come assembled, at least the springs. Did you purchase it online somewhere maybe? It is very difficult to help with something like this remotely. Please call Lifetime and they can guide you through it.... You may need to remove that spring retainer plate, but I don't think that is correct either. You are certain you followed the other directions correctly?

Give them a call at 1-800-225-3865
Let me know if you are unable to get it going.. maybe if you took a picture of the setup and posted it on here it would assist me further.
Thanks, Tim

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