Simpson ABU66Z 6x6 Post Base - Zmax Finish

Convenient & Quick Shipping

I experienced some difficulties locating my brackets where I live. Ordering was a snap beats running all over looking for tge parts.

Poorly engineered

The ABU66Z appears to be rugged and well manufactured, however it has one design flaw that forced me to give a 1 star rating. This product is made to be used with a 5/8 bolt per the manufacturer, but if you use a 5/8 wedge anchor from hilti like I did you will be forced to modify the post base to make it work. Simpson provides a cap that sits over the bolt and holds the post 1inch above the ground. The problem is the 5/8 wedge anchor needs at least 1.25 inches from concrete to top of anchor. When I installed the anchor I pushed it down as far as I could while still being able to put the nut on and the anchor still raised up above the 1 inch mark. I was forced to drill a hole in the simpson plate so the plate could go over the wedge anchor. Not sure why simpson chose a 1 inch gap, a 1.5 inch gap would work for most situations. Since purchasing I have seen other reviews of people who had the same experience. In my opinion this design was not well thought out

handy

Easily adjustable over a limited range. Sturdy, well suited to purpose.