tommorichards Posted May 28, 2018 Posted May 28, 2018 One of the wheels on my cab has died, so I'm after replacing it, and I'm wondering if anyone has done it and can point me to a direct replacement as I've had a good Google, and not found a source for new ones for it. Quote
MWH Posted May 28, 2018 Posted May 28, 2018 I don't know where you could get an original from, but we have shed loads at work so if you go non-original, maybe I could sort you summat for the price of postage. 🐾 Quote
ikay Posted May 28, 2018 Posted May 28, 2018 Ampeg casters are available from Fliptops in the US here - https://www.fliptops.net/catalog/cat-100025/feet-wheels Apparently they're 3" casters so other replacements of that size should work (although the mounting holes may not be the same). Quote
tommorichards Posted May 28, 2018 Author Posted May 28, 2018 @MWH thanks dude. I don't mind them being non original, I'm more interested in ones that are sturdy and rugged. If you have a couple of 3" wheels that would be grand. @ikay That site looks spot on, but this needs to be fixed in 2 weeks in time for my bands tour around Spain. Otherwise I may have ordered them. Quote
MWH Posted May 28, 2018 Posted May 28, 2018 So we know they're 3", but please measure from the bottom of the cab to the floor as the castored bit could be different to the original, best to send you four the same, and , the fixing dims might be different, are they a threaded bolt into a captive nut or just woods crews ? Quote
tommorichards Posted May 29, 2018 Author Posted May 29, 2018 I believe they're a threaded bolt. Okay, when I get a free minute, I'll give them a measure and get back to you with the details. Thanks dude. Quote
PinkMohawk Posted May 30, 2018 Posted May 30, 2018 I sacked off the original wheels when one of mine broke, replaced them with skateboard trucks and wheels instead,so much smoother and easier to work with now. Quote
tommorichards Posted June 4, 2018 Author Posted June 4, 2018 (edited) Okay, if you can find a set of caster wheels that are 3" diameter, and 1 1/2" across (the distance between the mounting points), then that would be grand. Or for the full unit, it's 100mm overall height 45mm x 75mm fixing hole centres. I can't find any anywhere. Edited June 4, 2018 by tommorichards Quote
PinkMohawk Posted June 5, 2018 Posted June 5, 2018 14 hours ago, tommorichards said: Okay, if you can find a set of caster wheels that are 3" diameter, and 1 1/2" across (the distance between the mounting points), then that would be grand. Or for the full unit, it's 100mm overall height 45mm x 75mm fixing hole centres. I can't find any anywhere. I just drilled new holes when I replaced mine, not worth the hassle of searching really Quote
tommorichards Posted June 5, 2018 Author Posted June 5, 2018 Funnily enough, I ended up finding what I hope to be a direct replacement for the old one, as mine uses threaded captivated nuts which are stronger than screwing in a wood screw. I started looking for a replacement wheel but I found one with the right dimensions on ebay. With luck they'll be here ASAP, and I can see if they work. This is them in case anyone is after some as well. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F282329357464 1 Quote
Yardicus Posted June 5, 2018 Posted June 5, 2018 27 minutes ago, tommorichards said: Funnily enough, I ended up finding what I hope to be a direct replacement for the old one, as mine uses threaded captivated nuts which are stronger than screwing in a wood screw. I started looking for a replacement wheel but I found one with the right dimensions on ebay. With luck they'll be here ASAP, and I can see if they work. This is them in case anyone is after some as well. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F282329357464 Excellent I’m after 2 for my 610. Quote
tommorichards Posted June 8, 2018 Author Posted June 8, 2018 No worries dude. Its annoying that its hard to find replacements in the UK. If these work, i may have stumbled onto something. Quote
tommorichards Posted June 9, 2018 Author Posted June 9, 2018 Well they fit perfectly, and keep it the right height. I'd definitely recommend them, they feel much smoother than the stock ones too. 1 Quote
Yardicus Posted June 10, 2018 Posted June 10, 2018 The eBay seller won’t post me a set as I live in Northern Ireland, what a PITA. Quote
Geek99 Posted June 10, 2018 Posted June 10, 2018 Get them sent to one of us then we will forward on to you 1 Quote
Yardicus Posted June 18, 2018 Posted June 18, 2018 On 10/06/2018 at 17:59, Geek99 said: Get them sent to one of us then we will forward on to you Got sorted with another eBayer 👍 Quote
tommorichards Posted June 20, 2018 Author Posted June 20, 2018 Took it around Spain, over cobbles and up and down steps. They worked flawlessly. I did notice that the cab leans slightly forward with them, so I just need to put a spacer on the rubber feet to lift the front up, and then it'll be spot on. Quote
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