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DIY: Adding wheels to Rogue S-4 Squat Stand

rererebuildingOct 12, 2:56 AM

Hi! Sharing how I added some wheels to my Rogue squat stands to make them more convenient to move around. There are a few ways to achieve this: 1. If you have a welder, it's probably the best and cheapest option. 2. You can attach casters with bolts like some people have, but honestly, that's a lot of holes to precisely drill in 7 gauge metal (8 per caster, 2 casters per stand). 3. Or, as I just did, buy and modify 2 wheel kits for the Ironmaster Super Bench Pro V2. I have this bench, which is why I knew the wheel kit would work. The wheel kits are $39 each, but for the amount of labor saved, they were definitely worth it. (I thought about the Bells Of Steel squat stands that already come with wheels, but they weigh 55lbs less than the Rogue's. I wanted the extra weight for stability.) To adapt the Ironmaster wheel kits to fit: * The Ironmaster hole spacing is 4.5", and the Rogue stands require 6" spacing. I used a carbide step drill bit to add new bolt holes. But once installed, you can't even see the original holes. I only had to drill 4 holes. * You'll want to install the wheel kits upside down from the way you would on an Ironmaster bench so they don't hit the ground when not in use. But they still work perfectly when tipping the squat stands to move them. * I replaced the stock non-bearing wheels with bearing wheels from Amazon. Look for 2" or 50mm wheels. Makes it easier to roll. * The included bolts for the Rogue stand bases are just long enough to accommodate the Ironmaster wheel kits. No need for new hardware. But if you're drilling by hand, it's hard to perfectly center the holes, so if you make the holes just a tiny bit larger than needed, you'll have some wiggle room to level everything when installing. A drill press is better, but I did it by hand. Honestly, I think Rogue should offer wheel kits standard for these squat stands. Hopefully they see this and put something into development. Anyway, hope this helps someone trying to solve the sam

5 replies

apprehensive_can30_2·Oct 12, 4:37 AM
What is that back extension? Could you share the link please?
rererebuilding_2·Oct 13, 6:17 AM
I got it on Temu, so not sure how to get a link. The brand on the package was Garvee. But there are tons of them there, many identical. I only paid about $75. BUUUTTTT... I had to modify it. The handles/dip bars on the front were so narrow that my shoulders didn't fit between them. So I cut the bars down really short with a pipe cutter and then reinstalled the grips. Now it's just long enough to hold onto when getting on and off, but don't get in the way. I also really had to tighten all the bolts. It's usable, but nothing to write home about. I just don't have the space for a nonfolding version, and a lot of them are really overpriced. If you buy one, make sure it's rated for at least 300lbs. I'd actually recommend the Sunny Health Foldable Roman Chair on Amazon (the one with the red support bar). I used to have one and stupidly sold it when I moved. And now the price is double what it was about 6 years ago (now about $160). I just didn't feel like spending that much. This new one
vegetable_use7127_4·Oct 14, 1:56 AM
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing!
greytoc_2·Oct 14, 9:59 PM
Great tip on that wheel kit. I've been trying to figure out how to put wheels on my diy belt squat platform and old bench.
noel_diaz1998·Oct 15, 9:23 PM
Smart upgrade. Mobility in a home gym is a game changer for maximizing training space

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