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Been using it for 7 years grossly out of level. Not a big deal until you use it with cast iron and everything settles to one side. Also hot dogs could only be placed parallel to grate. I've been using it with a 1x6 under the back wheels for a year and it was so off it still leaned back. Took me all of 5 minutes to correct. Cut off a full 1 1/4" off the front leg. It's hard to imagine they were that far off at the factory. It's easier to wheel around the patio now too. Probably should have got on this a long time ago.

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Funny, my AD code 26er back wheels have been sitting on  1 inch thick pavers its whole life also

Quote from: JEBIV on September 04, 2017, 08:36:34 AM
Funny, my AD code 26er back wheels have been sitting on  1 inch thick pavers its whole life also

No way!  That is funny. I speculated that  they probably made a decent amount of them this way. Maybe all of the ad codes?


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Never looked at the code on mine but yes it was way off level.  Bugged the shit out of me


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Wow that is way off. Glad it's all level now.


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I had to test it.

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Looks great!


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I noticed mine wasn't level when I tried to season my Paella pan on it. Front leg is a little long. I'll take care of it one of these rainy days.


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HOLY CATS!!  I remember that tilt!  Yeah.. they had the positions off in the welding of the couplings.  Don't even get me started about the legs sliding out either.  If only they reduced the diameter of the couplings.. GRRRRRR..

Nice little fix for that.

My "AT" 26r was off level too...until this morning. Trimmed off an inch+. What a difference. Thanks Hoosier for the easy fix.      (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170907/4070c7cb06cf97be3ac899fe2e7c7a88.jpg)

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Another thing that bothered me was the dimple on the coupling and how it would crease the leg.  Eventually it would slip out.  They didn't want to go back to thumbscrews, so how to solve it?

Since all 3 couplings have their center axis extending away from each other , none are parallel, etc and they are all "fixed" or joined with the lower triangle and axle, the only way they could slip out is if they were sloppy in the coupling.  Almost like why a teepee can stand.

I made up a set of couplings where it was a slip fit, very little slop, between the coupling and the leg.  Since they couldn't wiggle and were being held in position with the triangle, they wouldn't fall out because nothing was wobbly or out of shape (the crease in the tube).

But it seemed to confuse them because "well what's holding it in place?"  and I guess physics and geometry were beyond the science of fire for them... on to the shelf went the idea.

@HossierKettle - thnx a lot for this thread. Few months ago I bought black 26, only few times used (export version). Lately I used it for the first time and realised that it's out of level and I was really pissed as all the grease   from spare ribs was falling down in the kettle instead of a tray. First what I thought was not properly levelled ground. It was not the case. Second thought was the leg sockets but they looked ok. Now I know the reason... I don't remember the code I have (will  check it later) but most probably it's also AD.

That's so strange that this grill is so un level. 1 1/4 inch? Damn. That's a lot. Good job and it seems your fix has sparked others to do the same!

Holy crap! 1 1/4 inch off?! That's absurd! Good heads up for letting others know an easy fix! Oh, and a fine display of foodage!

Just to clarify, I removed the front leg and cut the top of the leg off.  Glad it's inspiring some to fix theirs. I still can't believe I went this long without fixing it but it looks like I'm not the only one.


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I checked it today. Mine is DE code meaning they had the problem already in the earlier models 😏  you can clearly see the issue on the pics.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170916/ca283968c4eb65f006e5c28e34dd9cc8.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170916/5ee1db025b245dd964109653afc9df18.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170916/ff87e9ea1d25b45ad0630a09c07ddd54.jpg)

That's crazy. Looks as though this went unnoticed for years of models.


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Quote from: qrczak1 on September 16, 2017, 12:48:54 AM
I checked it today. Mine is DE code meaning they had the problem already in the earlier models   you can clearly see the issue on the pics.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170916/ca283968c4eb65f006e5c28e34dd9cc8.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170916/5ee1db025b245dd964109653afc9df18.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170916/ff87e9ea1d25b45ad0630a09c07ddd54.jpg)

Pop the front leg and start with cutting an inch off the top and go from there. You'll be glad you did!


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I'll do but first I will contact Weber's customer service. Let's see what they can say about this issue. 10 years warranty doesn't include the legs as far as I remember but still it's a design fault so they should send a replacement. I will let you know the outcome.

As luck would have it, I picked up an AD-code 26er today. If it weren't for the fact that it has the modern gray handles and full-cover wheels I wouldn't have expected it to be only 7 years old. Has rust at the taco handle and the front handle is held on by new bolts.

And it leans back just like that, exacerbated by the owner's cousin who managed to bend the back legs.

A quick inspection, as it sat upside down in my truck bed, seems to indicate all 3 leg sockets weren't attached perpendicular to the intended plane of the kettle. I can see a run of them being done this way if the jig holding the kettle against the welder was angled, but a whole year or so?

Already got new legs (shower curtain rods) today and will make it better than new, with longer legs and probably a fourth that locates the front leg to the axle, so that the tripod remains solid and doesn't depend on the triangle for that.

Sent a claim to Weber yesterday. No answer so far and that's unusual for Weber... let's see if they answer at all.

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/26er-not-level/


Here's a thread from 2014, Weber replaced my 26.75 bowl because a socket was attached off center and made it unlevel.

Funny or rather not. I asked the CS of Weber whether they received my claim. They answered quite quickly that no claim sent by me can be found... Now they have my attention. I will not give up that easy...

If you are the original buyer and the grill is registered it's usually not an issue. Proof of purchase? If you bought it used, you can't expect the same level of service, although many members have been generously taken care of. If all else fails, name the grill Eileen and call it a day.

Yeah I also emailed them yesterday, with pictures showing measurements as proof for my new-to-me-AD.

Perhaps the timing was wrong and they're suspecting it's some collusion going on. REGARDLESS, a defect is a defect and either the warranty is there or it isn't. Nothing to get upset about, for a USED grill am I right?

Bottom line, I can fix mine using custom-length legs and already have new shower rods to do so. But given a choice I'd rather not have socket legs all aimed backwards, which mine are.

I would just cut off a bit from the front leg instead of shower rod. If I were to replace a leg I would use 1" aluminum which is exact replacement. 6' piece is around $6


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^^ That's what I bought from Home Depot, as each of the legs on mine are either bent, mangled or just sad overall. For the rears, it's easy enough to bang on an end with a hammer against the garage floor and drill a hole. Nobody but you will realize or care those ends aren't "factory perfect" stamped ends. I will probably take the opportunity to make them a little longer also.

Quote from: addicted-to-smoke on September 21, 2017, 04:33:23 AM
Yeah I also emailed them yesterday, with pictures showing measurements as proof for my new-to-me-AD.

Perhaps the timing was wrong and they're suspecting it's some collusion going on. REGARDLESS, a defect is a defect and either the warranty is there or it isn't. Nothing to get upset about, for a USED grill am I right?

Bottom line, I can fix mine using custom-length legs and already have new shower rods to do so. But given a choice I'd rather not have socket legs all aimed backwards, which mine are.

Got a reply today. New bowl being shipped out. :)

Here's a picture showing front socket on the left, The other rear socket that isn't shown here is just as angled as the one you see here on the right. But notice, even that front socket is "angled back" in the same direction. Kettle looked like it was doing a permanent "wheelie."

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Pretty sweet. Attach a set of wheelie bars to the triangle, replace the wheels with 10.5 radial tires and add some twin turbos and let er eat.


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Ranch it!


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Quote from: swamprb on September 21, 2017, 03:53:59 PM
Ranch it!

Can't afford to do that, although that frame setup would complement my SSP well. But I have too many other accessories and toys I want.

Update. They found my claim (even before I claimed that they don't have my claim)😂😂😂😂 They asked for the length of the legs. Let's see what will finally happen.

Update #2. After 2 weeks of silence today I received a call from Weber's CS. The guy said that it's difficult to replace the legs after 8 years as they have 2 years warranty. So I said that it might be also an issue with the kettle which has 10 years warranty. After a little quarrel about the definition of limited warranty he agreed to send me both, new legs and a new kettle😀 Now I'm happy (or better to say I will be as soon as I will receive the parts)😀

Update #3 thnx to the thread and the hint from @HoosierKettle today I received new replacement kettle with a new set of legs😀 (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171009/6f5b90a7668b8766d661d07c7685866e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171009/ed8b30010051c54ccd6548c9d1c7d61d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171009/82d755be75c60e2440f0dce95a4f8fc6.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171009/cf3e776d9e4bdc8d07e388f8cd41f3eb.jpg)

Update #4 now it's straight 😀(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171014/362b4d2ccf631a7d19987c49a089b7c8.jpg)