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Bluesman

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Hey I never got any........
« on: July 28, 2013, 06:11:02 AM »
I've had my 98 SS Performer since new. I just noticed....I ain't got no farking casters. I'm suppose to have casters right? Or are you guys adding them on and making me nuts......
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Thin Blue Smoke

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Hey I never got any........
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2013, 06:32:02 AM »
I've had my 98 SS Performer since new. I just noticed....I ain't got no farking casters. I'm suppose to have casters right? Or are you guys adding them on and making me nuts......

So is it off kilter a bit? Without my casters the table would resemble more of a boat ramp... If they were added, adjustments to the leg height would have to be made.

Bluesman

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Re: Hey I never got any........
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2013, 06:38:03 AM »
I checked level and it's spot on. There are plastic inserts in the legs so mine must be pre-caster model............Chit. I wanted casters. And NO I'm not carving the legs up.
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edhead35

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Re: Hey I never got any........
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2013, 06:39:58 AM »
Maybe a mod?

Bluesman

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Re: Hey I never got any........
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2013, 06:45:51 AM »
Maybe a mod?

The legs would have to be shortened to allow for the additional caster height. I'd fark it up........
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2010 Brick Red Touch n' Go Performer
Snap-On Wrench Smokey Joe

G$

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Re: Hey I never got any........
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2013, 06:54:42 AM »
Are the current wheels six or eight inch?

Bluesman

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Re: Hey I never got any........
« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2013, 07:10:41 AM »
Are the current wheels six or eight inch?

I have the 8" wheels. I'm going to Menards and see if I can find some tubing that will fit inside the axles sides. I can insert the extensions, re-drill for the axle and then add the casters. Two thing come form this. The grill will be higher, which I like and I get casters...........Win WIN
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2010 Brick Red Touch n' Go Performer
Snap-On Wrench Smokey Joe

Bman

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Re: Hey I never got any........
« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2013, 07:12:01 AM »
I have two '98 SS Performers and both have casters (and sit level)
You can get the caster in a twin pack at Home Depot for like 5 bucks. 
If you have 8" wheels and it sits level, something weird is going on.
I've always had gas...  And now a bunch of kettles because of this place.  Thanks!

Bluesman

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Re: Hey I never got any........
« Reply #8 on: July 28, 2013, 07:17:26 AM »
I have two '98 SS Performers and both have casters (and sit level)
You can get the caster in a twin pack at Home Depot for like 5 bucks. 
If you have 8" wheels and it sits level, something weird is going on.

It sits level. Like I said it has plastic end caps were the casters would go. This must be the way I got it in the box.
2000 Simpson OTG, 2010 22.5 WSM, 98 SS Perfomer, Q100, Q200, Smoken Bucky UDS, 1983 WGA, 1995 Red Master Touch, Early 70's Red Statesman
2010 Brick Red Touch n' Go Performer
Snap-On Wrench Smokey Joe

Bman

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Re: Hey I never got any........
« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2013, 07:24:59 AM »
Doesn't make sense.  Don't understand how we each have '98 Performers w/ 8" wheels and both sit level --- only mine has casters.
I just went and measured mine.  At the 8" wheel end and the caster end, it's 29 5/8" high from the deck to the top of the frame. 
What does yours measure?
I've always had gas...  And now a bunch of kettles because of this place.  Thanks!

Bluesman

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Re: Hey I never got any........
« Reply #10 on: July 28, 2013, 07:29:39 AM »
Doesn't make sense.  Don't understand how we each have '98 Performers w/ 8" wheels and both sit level --- only mine has casters.
I just went and measured mine.  At the 8" wheel end and the caster end, it's 29 5/8" high from the deck to the top of the frame. 
What does yours measure?

Axle side. From bottom of leg to deck is 26" with the axle hole center 1" from the bottom. Other side, yup, 29 5/8"
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2010 Brick Red Touch n' Go Performer
Snap-On Wrench Smokey Joe

pbe gummi bear

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Re: Hey I never got any........
« Reply #11 on: July 28, 2013, 07:35:57 AM »
The ss performer without gas assist did not come with casters so those frame parts to let it sit level exist.
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Bman

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Re: Hey I never got any........
« Reply #12 on: July 28, 2013, 07:43:35 AM »
Axle side. From bottom of leg to deck is 26" with the axle hole center 1" from the bottom. Other side, yup, 29 5/8"

Axle side - bottom of leg (no plastic insert) to bottom of deck frame = 25.25"  (26.5" to top of frame)  Overall, 29 5/8" high

Caster side - bottom of leg (w/ plastic insert) to bottom of deck frame = 26"   (27.25" to top of frame)  Overall, 29 5/8" high

If you're caster side is 29 5/8" high without any casters, low long are those legs?  28.25" plus the 1.25" frame for the top?

EDIT - Gummi just cleared the air.
I've always had gas...  And now a bunch of kettles because of this place.  Thanks!

pbe gummi bear

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Re: Hey I never got any........
« Reply #13 on: July 28, 2013, 07:50:49 AM »
Do I win a prize? :D
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Bman

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Re: Hey I never got any........
« Reply #14 on: July 28, 2013, 07:54:30 AM »
I've always had gas...  And now a bunch of kettles because of this place.  Thanks!