Question 1

This may be a super silly question, but do I have to drill holes in the door frame to install the bar? I live in a rental property and do not want to damage anything.

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You're actually better off using a bar that screws into the door frame, as opposed to a purely pressure mounted bar. The bars that use gravity and rest on the outside of the door frame will leave indentations, as will pressure mounted bars that expand within the door way. Screw holes, however, are easily filled and painted over, making it a pretty non-damaging mounting technique.

Question 2

can this actually fit a 35 inch door?

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Yes it can.  I currently have mine in a 30 inch doorway, but I have also had it in a 36 inch doorway as well.

Question 3

is it easy to setup and put away quickly

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super quick and easy!!

Question 4

What are the exact dimensions of the doorframe brackets and the position of the holes for the screws? My doorframe has some obtrusive molding...

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The bar will open to 39 inches. Depending on your weight ( I weigh 165 lbs) I did not use the door frame brackets.  As a rule apartment buildings have metal door frames and they are more than than strong enough to hold my weight.  If your door frames are wood you must use the mounting brackets.  Door molding is placed  against the wooden 2 x 4 in framing. Use screws long enough to go through the molding and into the 2" x 4" frame  Mount your bracket as high on the door frame as you can allowing room for hands to encircle the bar.  If your door frame configuration is unusual you may need to use wood shims to make the mounting area flat.  You can run the screws through the shims into the door frame when mountng the brackets. Be sure that you place the bar so that your hand grip rotation works to tighten the bar, not loosen.  Try knee ups for abs, works great.

ASIN	B00D9Q7ZVY
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#6,791 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #9 in Strength Training Pull-Up Bars
Brand Name	JFIT
Color	Pull Up/Chin Up Bar
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,638)
Global Trade Identification Number	00818020071692
Item Dimensions W x H	27"W x 2.5"H
Item Weight	1.45 kg
Manufacturer	JFIT
Material	Metal
Maximum Weight Recommendation	300 pounds
Model Number	J-DRWYGPBAR
Mount Type	Doorway Mount
Part Number	J-DRWYGPBAR
Special Features	Adjustable
UPC	818020071692
Unit Count	1 Count

JFIT Deluxe Multi Exercise Doorway Pull-Up Bar with Comfort Grips, 40-Inch

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