Do you Need a ratchet to take down a Basketball rim and put in a new one?

Question

My current one is about 8 years old. Everything else BUT the rim is in almost perfect shape. I was wondering if I need a ratchet to take it down or any other tools? Here is what I'm going to get.

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=15621

Answer 1

It completely depends on how it is attached to the backboard.  A socket wrench might work, crescent wrench, open ended.