OwnMy Luggage Suitcase Replacement Wheels, Rubber Swivel Caster Wheels Bearings Repair Kits, A Set of 4
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Please don't be concerned; they appear to be in perfect working order.
Yes, I did use a drill to essentially drill out the old pin that held the wheel onto the luggage's swivel caster.
On my original wheels, I made three measurements. (1) the thickness of the wheel, (2) the diameter of the wheel, and (3) the diameter of the center axis I had assumed I'd have to replace not only the damaged wheel, but the other three as well, in order to get everything rolling in the same direction, but I was wrong. In the end, just replacing the damaged one was close enough for the rolling laptop case to work.
I purchased a set and they perform admirably on a heavy roll aboard.
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My roller bag needed new wheels a year ago, and by the time I got to it today, the old wheels were in pieces, and the suitcase and wheel brackets were rubbed raw from being dragged when the wheels locked up. br>br>I really appreciated having the benefit of reading other people's installation experiences because it made all the difference to mine. br>br> br>br>1) I drilled out the previous axles by grinding out the head on one side, as demonstrated in a YouTube video I watched. This damaged the plastic bracket that holds the wheel in place, but it didn't matter in the end because I needed washers on both the inside and outside of the bracket to get the spacing right and take up the play on the inside because the wheel bearing was much narrower than the bracket width. br>br>2) After reading a review, I bought some "dry" Teflon chain lube to help the bearings spin even better, and it did a fantastic job of making the roller bag bearings and wheel bearings spin effortlessly. br>br>It took me several hours to drill out the old wheels, clean them up from deformed plastic, experiment with different washer configurations, and finally assemble and adjust the nut tensions to perfection. I noticed that if I tightened the hex bolts too much, the free spinning wheels would almost die, so I'm hoping that the liquid thread lock I used will keep these together for years to come. br>br>In conclusion, I couldn't be more pleased with this kit because it included everything I needed except the extra washers I needed to correct the spacing. I didn't have to go to the hardware store because I had these on hand. br>br>The bag now glides beautifully, and my three-year-old had no trouble pushing it around the house on hardwood floors. Love it!.
To replace the work-worn ones, I purchased two sets of these wheels. My 15-year-old's wheels have come off. old and in good condition Samsonite Spinners had been traveling for a long time. Simply drill out the old bolts and then push out the axles to remove the old wheels. It took about a minute per wheel to slip the new wheels in, slide the new axles in, and tighten the nuts. Plastic bushings were used instead of bearings in the old factory Samsonite wheels. These new wheels have pushed-in bearings, similar to those found on inline skates and scooters. They're quiet and have a smooth roll. Overall, I'm very pleased and would recommend it as a simple solution. Nothing is more frustrating than dragging three pieces of luggage through an airport with two children while the wheels fall apart.
TLDR: It's a great replacement for the wheels on my Samsonite carry-on hardshell spinner suitcase. I kept the Samsonite mount, hacksawed out the Samsonite axle, popped out the worn wheel, and replaced it with a new wheel and axle. So far, two trips have been made, and the wheels are still in place. br>Here's a long story, if you're interested: br>After a while, my hard shell suitcase began to roll out of line, making it difficult to maneuver. It was so bad that it seemed like the only way to get around was to carry the rolling suitcase. I quickly discovered the problem after further investigation: The rear wheels had developed a strange pattern of wear- Only a small thin sliver of wheel was left to roll on, slanted inwards. Of course, the suitcase wouldn't roll very well in that position. And, of course, Samsonite wasn't going to sell spare wheels to replace the ones that were already in place. Faced with the prospect of my suitcase ending up in the dumpster, I figured I had nothing to lose by ordering these wheels. I used Google to find a YouTube tutorial where a nice person walked me through the process step by step. In conclusion; Flip the suitcase over, brace the wheel mount (he had a tool, I used my hand), and hack at the axle until it's sawed in half. Pop out the old wheel, pop in the new wheel, screw on the new axle, and you're done! The hacksawing was by far the most difficult part of the journey, but I made it, and if you want to keep your suitcase out of the landfill or save money on a new suitcase, this is how you do it. You can do it, too! My suitcase is as good as new after that. I only replaced the two rear wheels, so I'll keep the two spares in case the fronts fail. I've completed two trips and the wheels are still in excellent condition. In general, a fantastic offer!.
I have three Samsonite bags, and each of them has a broken wheel. The wheels on the Samsonite bags are plastic on a metal axle and have no bearings. They overheat, causing the plastic on the axle to melt and freeze, forcing you to drag the bag. When you're stuck in a mile-long traffic jam in Chicago or Hong Kong, that really adds up. The bag rolls much more smoothly and with less effort with these wheels than it did with the original wheels. br>br>You will need a hacksaw to install these wheels, and while hacking through the axles takes some effort, cutting all four wheels took less than 5 minutes per bag. The axles simply pop out once they've been cut, and the replacements are simple to install. I wish I'd discovered them sooner.
I replaced the wheels on a Samsonite spinner bag with these ball bearing wheels, and the bag now rolls more smoothly than any other Samsonite bag I've ever owned. I've owned a number of Samsonite luggage pieces. I replaced a 43 mm wheel with a 45 mm wheel, and they fit perfectly. Getting the old axle out is the most difficult part. The best method is to use a drill to remove the crushed rivet head from the existing axle so that it can be pulled out. Hex head bolts make it simple to install new ones.
Now is the time to take it on a trip! It was fairly simple to set up. I had to drill out old wheels, but I didn't have anything to do with new ones. I didn't realize it when I bought the new wheels, but they came with two sets of pins of different lengths. So, when you're ready to put it in, do the following: Remember that you have a choice! I also had to spray them with WD40 to get them to spin more freely. We'll see how well they work out, but so far they've worked out well.
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