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Weber Kettle Wheel Mod

Jaxx Drinkwater Southern Cooking & BBQ

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Check out this step by step guide to Pimp your Weber kettle. In this particular video, I'll be showing you a wheel mod.

Done in less than an hour. I was going for a retro look for my Weber Kettle. I want to thank Joe F, Vancouver, WA. for the inspiration. Links provided below on where I bought the parts for these mods.

I will also be doing 2 other videos.

1.) Installing the grill vent handle.

2.) Installing a new thermometer.

2 Retro Wheels -
https://www.mfgsupply.com/mower/mower...

Steel Wheel Bushings from eBay- https://www.ebay.com/itm/STEEL-WHEEL-...

Nylon Washers - purchased from Lowe's . 4 at 1 and 1 /8

Foil Tape - Purchased from Lowe's. 3M 2.5 INCH UL Listed Foil

Push caps 5/16 -https://amzn.to/2Qdv7ag

Tools Used

Angle Grinder https://amzn.to/2RuyKsK
Bastard File https://amzn.to/2DiPRL9
Paint can opener https://amzn.to/2QceBqW
Flathead Screwdriver
Sandpaper for cleaning up cut bushings.

#Weberkettle #wheelmod #webermods

20 Comments

@JaxxDrinkwater Creator 7 years ago Pinned

Thank you to all who showed up for the premier.

@SalineScott 7 years ago

I still haven’t figured out what a premier is, but I did watch it. I’ll have to look it up, because I keep seeing them pop up.

@mguerramd 6 months ago

It's super easy to remove those locking star washers. Grab with vise grips and twist as you pull. They will "unscrew" and come off in two seconds.

@mathteacher2651 7 years ago

Excellent.

@PAPATexas 7 years ago

I got use out of the video Jaxx! Nice job for sure. Never thought about pimping up my Weber wheels!

@adventureswithfrodo2721 7 years ago

I haven't done it, but Harbor Freight has some good wheels for 5$ each that you could make nice wheels on your grill. I have used them to make kayak and canoe carts.

@MrSpongie1 7 years ago

Pimping up the smokers.. .Nice How to video Jax.. the red gives it the old school look. This wasn't your first BBQ... I can tell hehe great vid.

@jasminemarie7044 7 years ago

I guess the person who gave you a thumbs down isn't looking forward to this.

@LassesFoodAndBarbecue 7 years ago

Cool. Looking forward to this.

@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358 7 years ago

Great upgrade Jaxx! Thumbs up!

@KaylynnStrain 7 years ago

nice mod!! now all you need is some fire and a steak or 3

@niederhector 6 years ago

I just used 12 inch wheels on mine, to make it roll better on ruff ground and lift it up 3 inches. I cut the end of a broom extension stick off and put it in the third leg to level it. I also used nylon bushings on the axles from Lowes, but they came the wrong size. I had to drill the center out to 3/8 which didn't go as well as I hoped so the wheels don't turn as smoothly as I hoped, but it works and I don't have to bend over as much to use it.

@NativeTearz 7 years ago

Wait a minute....JAXX was LIVE and I missed it ??? 😭😱
Great advice: safety first for the bearded guys using powertools!!
👍🏼😎👍🏼
I laugh every time i hear someone say....bestturd file....hahahaa
😁😉
I think this was a good upgrade!