M12.What is the thread of the front casters? 1/2" or M12?
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M12.What is the thread of the front casters? 1/2" or M12?
this is a very nice modification, but i am a complete duffus when it comes to stuff like this. is there a video link that demos how this is done? your photos and directions are well done and concise, and i think i understand how it all fits together, but a video would be most helpful. i am ordering the 700, and would like to do this modification as i put the grill together. i was considering ordering the comp cart, but i actually prefer what you have done here. it really seems to make this cart as robust as the rest of the unit. plus, you get to keep the bottom shelf, which would disappear with the comp cart.One question I see people asking a lot is how to do the Rec Tec wheel mod. It's no wonder why, the wheel and casters that come with the Rec Tec 680 and Rec Tec Bull are small and narrow making it cumbersome to move around. Everything up top on these grill are amazing, then you look down and it's like the Bull completely missed leg day.
By doing the wheel mod on your Rec Tec grill, your pellet grill is not only stand taller (which is nice for us taller guys) but also become more stable and much easier to move around. Below are the items you need and how to install the wheel mod!
Parts Needed:
- 10" wheels - amazon or harbor freight
- 5" Steelex D2618 swivel casters - Toolplanet or Grizzly
- 5/8" x 36" all thread
- (2) 5/8" lock nut
- (2) 5/8" nut
- (6) 5/8" washer
- Step drill bit set
How to install the Rec Tec wheel mod
That's it! Now stand the grill back up and you're ready to get back to smoking on the much easier to move and taller Rec Tec
- Lay your grill on it's back.
- Remove the wheels and casters from the bottom of the legs.
- Using the step drill bit set, make the wheel holes in the legs larger to fit the 5/8" all thread.
- Cut the all-thread down to 23 1/2".
- Then I install the nuts, washers and wheels as so: nut, washer, grill leg, washer, 10" wheel, washer, lock nut.
- Simply screw in your new 5" swivel casters.
Alternative wheel axle parts:
If you'd rather not use all-thread for your axle you could also use a 5/8" x 36" zinc plated rod and a couple 5/8" shaft collars.
New casters install:
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Back wheel all-thread axle:
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Back wheel up close:
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Full back axle:
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Have you done the wheel mod to your Rec Tec grill? If so post pictures of your grill below!
so WildBlue, what you did for the rear was to increase the diameter of the hole to 5/8" in the grill legs, place the 304stainless rod and wheels, secured only by the 5/8" shaft collars? no need for any washers? and the replacement casters just screw back into the original threads at front? thanks for any adviceI did almost the same thing on my 680.
Used the same casters, slightly different 10" wheels (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018SUG1ZQ/ -- note, not super-thrilled with these as they sometimes get a flat spot if it sits awhile)
I went with a stainless axle - https://www.metalsdepot.com/stainless-steel-products/stainless-steel-round -- 5/8 and 2' is all you need. Your links are all for the step-bit set, but IIRC the stainless only cost me a couple bucks more than the zinc one on amazon and I didn't have to cut it. 5/8 set screw shaft collars here - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019978Q28/
Couple of pics. The cinder block in the background held each side up as I replaced the casters so I didn't need to lay it over.
Sure rolls across the gravel / grass much easier.
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so WildBlue, what you did for the rear was to increase the diameter of the hole to 5/8" in the grill legs, place the 304stainless rod and wheels, secured only by the 5/8" shaft collars? no need for any washers? and the replacement casters just screw back into the original threads at front? thanks for any advice
@konmtu sure it's possible however since the Rec Tec Trailblazer has wheels on one side you'll need make up the difference of the extra height on the right side of the grill. Maybe use some square tube stock.Is it possible to do this mod on a Trailblazer?
I didn't have any issues at all with mine, but I guess you could use vice grips. Just use them in the center of the all thread. Then it won't matter at all if the threads get flattened or not.Has anyone have problems getting locknut's on the all thread? The ones I am trying to install are very tight and I am just not getting enough torque. I tried to grip the all thread with vice grips and install then but I just end up smashing threads with the vice grips.
I didn't have any issues at all with mine, but I guess you could use vice grips. Just use them in the center of the all thread. Then it won't matter at all if the threads get flattened or not.
I've never been able to find threaded casters at Lowes, just the bolt-on ones. Menards maybe... ? Doubt it though, that's a pretty specific application.Will 5 inch casters from Lowes or Menards work or do they not have M12?
I've never been able to find threaded casters at Lowes, just the bolt-on ones. Menards maybe... ? Doubt it though, that's a pretty specific application.
Also looks like 2 5/8 hex nuts each side o need total of 4 correct? List says 2?I've never been able to find threaded casters at Lowes, just the bolt-on ones. Menards maybe... ? Doubt it though, that's a pretty specific application.
Mike used all thread axle and he does list (2) nuts and (2) lock nuts. So 4 total, yes.Also looks like 2 5/8 hex nuts each side o need total of 4 correct? List says 2?
We don't have a Menards here yet (they are building one) but we do have Home Depot and Lowes. When I did my conversion I checked both stores and online at both places - neither had 5" casters.Will 5 inch casters from Lowes or Menards work or do they not have M12?