My wheels did not come with axles with holes in them or cotter pins. There is an axle and a metal plug. How do you insert the plug? Thx.
2075659
do not attach leg to grill. Next insert pin thru the wheel and the whole in bottom of leg.Next find cap nut on inside of pin and hit with a hammer gently at first to get it started,once started hit hard to drive it down.do same to other leg.Next put legs on grill,Happy grilling.T.T.B.
2075660
Insert the axle from the outside. Hold a hammer or solid object on the end. Place the metal cap on the axle and strike with a hammer until solidly in place.
2075661
The axel is inserted through the wheel then through the leg of the grille and secured by the cap (plug) at the inside of the leg. I used a small piece of wood held against the wheel side of the axel and then used a small hammer to tap the cap "onto" the other end of the axel.
807184
I only bought the wheel assembly which was very satisfactory. Maybe you can buy the axels separately. Nancy P.
1908915
I read a couple of other reviews of this product complaining about problems inserting the wheels into the holes. I didn't have a problem with it. My advice is to try again. You must be doing something wrong.
1194503
At a MINIMUM you would need to drill holes in the base rails to attach the axle. NOt easy since rails ar round. But I dont have it in front of me, it was many months ago so my memory may not be accurate, but I saw it was such a bad fit that just sent it back. Would not attempt unless you feel very handy
370487
I had that issue but it took just a little elbow grease getting the rear wheel in. As soon as the paint on the rear drop-outs wore slightly, the axle became more and more easily inserted. Right now, the axle comes on and off without problems. Maybe a bit of emory cloth could thin out that thick layer of paint on your first assembly.
701560
you have to install the axles/wheels, with a socket set (yours), the sides have slots to line up and cotter pins to hold them on. when the handle and bottom are fastened together and axles to the bottom you are done.
1288944
Get the ones with abs regardless of thread pitch. That way, even if you don't have front abs, you have a port you can stuff grease into. It really helps that axle needle bearing from wearing out. If the thread pitch is different, knock out your old studs and put them into the new hub. That's what I did and it took less than ten minutes. Plus I think the fine thread hubs were cheaper for some reason. Best of luck!
1394383
Well we didn't seem to have that issue. I seem to remember the unit assembling OK - although a misfit axle could lead to the issues we had with the wheels. Sorry to see you had a problem too.
1309481
Sorry, I've been out of town. There is a tiny metal "clip" in an indentation near the end of each wheel. Carefully remove the clip, then push the wheel into the hole, and replace the clip, which keeps the wheel from falling off. Hope that helps.
310723
I used the center post to "hammer" the wheels in. 1-2 whacks should do it, on the flat part of the wheel. Be sure the wheel is aligned with the center, as shown in the diagram. I was unable to push it in manually, but I do have small hands.
535575
The wheels are the weakest part of the cart. I replaced my wheels with 10 inch by 1.5 inch hard rubber wheels. You can buy these at the big box stores. The best price I found was at a farm and ranch. First take the plastic axle caps off and notices the axle diameter. The replacement wheels will need to have the same diameter. Cap on one wheel then slide 4 one and three quarter inch washers onto the axle, (be sure you buy washers with the proper inside diameter. Slide the axle on and place another 4 washers and the other wheel and cap. The purpose of the washers is to make up the slack caused by the narrower wheels. At first I though the narrower wheels would make the cart less stable but have found this is not the case. I routinely load this cart up with over 250 lbs with no problems. Hope this helps. Rich
1794956
Hello! The bottom poles are threaded so if you wanted you could screw in your own wheels. I would suggest taking a bottom pole to your local hardware store and try different size wheels. If you have additional questions regarding this item feel free to contact our Customer Service Department, Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm (CST) at (888) 944-8667 or email us at help@whitmor.com. Have a great day!
710900
There are two tubes on the bottom of the carrier that the wheel axels slide into. There shouls be a couple clips that then hold these in place; simmilar to cauter pins.
2263767
If I remember correctly, I had to apply some force to get the wheels on. I lay the cart on it's side on a door mat and lightly banged the wheels on. Then I snapped on the center circle. Hope this helps.
1209962
i have bought several front wheel hus assemblies & they have never came w/axle nut before. so i would say no.
2262477
I do not think so. No way to attach the wheel. Just a hole in the hub for the axle to pass through.
328671
There should be a pin with a screw end to it that goes through the wheel and the base, and then a fastener to attach it to keep it stable when it spins. If not, you'll need to go to a hardware store to buy such. Very simple really.