I just finished my install last night! Mine was around 56 inches apart (front to back) i think..i did mine over a couple evenings so I do not remember. You do not have to mount it the same width apart (left to right). Just study all the pics on the website..no, not the chic!
, the user boats. One thing to consider on how far back you mount the rear legs is visibility. It would suck to mount them and then sit down in the driver seat and have the pole right beside your head. I think most everyone mounts farther back than that anyway. Make sure you have a helper...I did it all by myself and that probably almost doubled the time. Also if you have any questions call up monster tower. They are super helpful and friendly. Read the instructions at least once before you start. Make sure you really look under where you're drilling to make sure you'll have room for the backing places...I was lucky that I had enough and thought I was screwed for a minute when I drilled on the front. Good luck and enjoy your tower! Mine looked awesome last night when I got it up....testing it out tomorrow.......