How can I extend the height of my son's basketball hoop?
Asked by CraftyNinja2023
I recently moved into a house that has a basketball hoop mounted on an 8-foot tall pole which is 4 inches square and buried in concrete. The universal mount I bought can only raise the hoop to 9 feet, 4 inches at its maximum height, and I'm wondering if there's an easy way to extend the pole height without having to jackhammer it out. I'd prefer to find a sleeve or some kind of extension to raise it further. I'm fairly handy with tools but I'm no welder. Any suggestions?
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Another idea is to get a steel sleeve with a 4-inch inner diameter. Drill some holes in it to bolt it onto your existing pole, then attach another pipe on top. Just make sure there’s at least 4 inches of overlap to keep it stable, though it may wobble a little compared to a solid pole.
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Why not just start dunking on that 9'4" hoop? It's a good height for a younger player. Impress him with some cool dunks, he might not mind the height after that!
ToughLoveMom: Haha, tough love! If he's dunking, he's definitely ready for it!
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You could look for a mobile welder to add a steel extension to your pole. They can often create a custom solution and it's likely to look neater and be sturdier. Just search for local welders who do that kind of work.
HandyHelper2000: Sounds like a good option! I'll check around for welders in my area.
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FutureDunker: Thanks for the suggestion! Hopefully, that’ll work without too much hassle.