Hobie cart upgrade for $10 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

sandydiego · 06-24-2010, 11:12 AM

I recently picked up a Pro Angler and bought the less expensive cart with the skinny plastic wheels.

I did a quick upgrade to the cart with a set of wheels that cost me $10 at Harbor Frieght. It was really too easy.

First the washers that are welded to the axle were gently removed wtih a set of vice grips. A little back and forth bending will break the two welds.

Second I cut two sections of 1/2 copper pipe to cover the axle where the wheel will ride.

Added a couple of washers on the inside, put the wheel on, two more washers and finished it off with the pin in the axle.

blitzburgh · 06-24-2010, 12:20 PM

I like it! I'm getting ready to buy a new cart for my PA. I already have those Harbor Freight wheels so I will probably follow your lead. Great idea!

miguelitro · 06-24-2010, 04:58 PM

i love hf so i think i will upgrade my ghetto sled to those wheels!
thanks for the post!
Mike

roadx · 06-24-2010, 05:06 PM

i just pickup a dolly frame from Billy V last night (thanks Billy V for the bait too) and was wondering the diameter of the axel that those upgrade wheels use?

i need to pick up a pair if they fit

dsafety · 06-24-2010, 05:38 PM

If the bargain wheels at Harbor Freight will not work for you, there is a funky little place in San Marcos that carries just about every size wheel known to man, along with thousands casters and bearings. Google Dayton Industrial Supply.

Bob

roadx · 06-24-2010, 05:50 PM

thanks dsafty between harbor frieghts, k surplus and Dayton Industrial Supply i should be able to find something cheap that will work

bus kid · 01-16-2012, 05:22 PM

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...?t=6394&page=6

See post 117

06-24-2010, 11:12 AM	#1
sandydiego Rum Pirate Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilds of Mira Mesa Posts: 388	Hobie cart upgrade for $10 I recently picked up a Pro Angler and bought the less expensive cart with the skinny plastic wheels. I did a quick upgrade to the cart with a set of wheels that cost me $10 at Harbor Frieght. It was really too easy. First the washers that are welded to the axle were gently removed wtih a set of vice grips. A little back and forth bending will break the two welds. Second I cut two sections of 1/2 copper pipe to cover the axle where the wheel will ride. Added a couple of washers on the inside, put the wheel on, two more washers and finished it off with the pin in the axle.

06-24-2010, 05:06 PM	#4
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	i just pickup a dolly frame from Billy V last night (thanks Billy V for the bait too) and was wondering the diameter of the axel that those upgrade wheels use? i need to pick up a pair if they fit __________________

06-24-2010, 05:50 PM	#6
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	thanks dsafty between harbor frieghts, k surplus and Dayton Industrial Supply i should be able to find something cheap that will work __________________

01-16-2012, 05:22 PM	#7
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...?t=6394&page=6 See post 117 __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

06-24-2010, 12:20 PM	#2
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	I like it! I'm getting ready to buy a new cart for my PA. I already have those Harbor Freight wheels so I will probably follow your lead. Great idea!

06-24-2010, 04:58 PM	#3
miguelitro Team Bad Habits Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 119	i love hf so i think i will upgrade my ghetto sled to those wheels! thanks for the post! Mike

06-24-2010, 05:38 PM	#5
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	If the bargain wheels at Harbor Freight will not work for you, there is a funky little place in San Marcos that carries just about every size wheel known to man, along with thousands casters and bearings. Google Dayton Industrial Supply. Bob