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06-24-2010, 11:12 AM | #1 |
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Hobie cart upgrade for $10
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, 12:20 PM | #2 |
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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!
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06-24-2010, 04:58 PM | #3 |
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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 |
Olivenhain Bob
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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.
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06-24-2010, 05:50 PM | #6 |
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thanks dsafty between harbor frieghts, k surplus and Dayton Industrial Supply i should be able to find something cheap that will work
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06-24-2010, 07:53 PM | #7 |
Junior
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Don't forget industrial liquidators.So are the wheels real solid or is there any wobble to them?Upgrade looks pretty well executed.
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06-24-2010, 09:39 PM | #8 |
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I dont have pics handy, but do have one suggestion- especially for the carts that have scupper posts only.. Add a pvc 4-way cross piece, slide it down over the scupper posts on the cart. Add pvc wrapped with foam coming out either way off the cross piece to create support for the kayak to rest on.. similar to the cart in this pic:
http://www.allkayakfishing.com/rigged/cart2.jpg This way, the scupper posts will keep the cart in place, and aligned, but will not be supporting the full weight of the kayak. Will try to post exact pics later.. |
06-24-2010, 10:59 PM | #9 |
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For $10.00 more (+ s/h), I picked up the pneumatic tires with plastic rims that are found on some of the other carts. They're made for a 3/4 inch axle. You can buy them at Northern Tool.
btw, if you're looking to build a cart and you need an axle, Industrial Metal Supply has 3/4" stainless steel tubing in roughly 3 ft. lengths for about $5.00. If you're using 1" PVC, the perfect axle bushing I've found are 1" x 3/4" PVC reducer fittings. Get 4 of these and put them in the ends of a couple of T fittings and you've got your axle housing. Buy 2 lynch pins (Home Depot) to secure your wheels to the axle. With this setup, you have minimal weight and corrosion/rust to worry about. |
06-25-2010, 09:56 AM | #10 |
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06-25-2010, 10:23 AM | #11 |
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Not to throw saltwater on this party but those harbor freight wheels only lasted a few trips before they fell apart. I paid about $4 each so no big loss. I did by another pair form them that are 10" and solid plastic. They should fit with no bushing adapters but I have not installed them. The ones "fongman" posted look great but I wonder is they are 100% plastic?
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06-25-2010, 10:38 AM | #12 | |
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06-25-2010, 11:50 AM | #13 | |
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Combine your orders and save on the s/h. Total cost for 2 sets was $50.00. |
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06-25-2010, 01:41 PM | #14 |
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06-25-2010, 02:42 PM | #15 |
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The problem with the HF wheels and many similar wheels found on Chinese import stuff is that the bolts that hold the wheels together have not been tightened properly. I have had these wheels fall apart on dollys, wagons and other similar stuff imported from China.
A little loctight and a wrench and you should be fine. That said, the all-plastic wheels look very nice and are probably worth the extra cost. Bob |
06-25-2010, 04:17 PM | #16 | |
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06-26-2010, 08:22 AM | #17 |
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ordered two of the fongman wheels thanks for the heads ups
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01-16-2012, 11:23 AM | #18 |
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HF Pneumatic wheel
Can you please tell me the bore size of the wheel that you upgraded. I have a 3/4 bore so If I buy a 1/2 inch cooper insert that should fit snug to the wheel. Thanks for replying.
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01-16-2012, 11:38 AM | #19 |
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My best are golf cart wheels, I think they are to heavy for my taste Steve.
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01-16-2012, 05:22 PM | #20 |
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