Uhh.. anybody ever replace a wheel on luggage
05-24-2017, 05:07 AM
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Agree with above, the bolt is probably not going to fit through the hole due to the bearing either fusing to it or wearing on it. Time to get out the dremel tool or hacksaw. I have started replacing my bearings every year or so even if they don't need it because the last time one went, it was a royal pain to get the bolt out. You can get some inexpensive skateboard bearings on Amazon that work every bit as good as the OEM ones.
The great thing is, the parts are all easily available. The painful thing is, the area that bolt is in isn't the easiest to work on.
The great thing is, the parts are all easily available. The painful thing is, the area that bolt is in isn't the easiest to work on.
05-24-2017, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by e6bpilot
Agree with above, the bolt is probably not going to fit through the hole due to the bearing either fusing to it or wearing on it. Time to get out the dremel tool or hacksaw. I have started replacing my bearings every year or so even if they don't need it because the last time one went, it was a royal pain to get the bolt out. You can get some inexpensive skateboard bearings on Amazon that work every bit as good as the OEM ones.
The great thing is, the parts are all easily available. The painful thing is, the area that bolt is in isn't the easiest to work on.
The great thing is, the parts are all easily available. The painful thing is, the area that bolt is in isn't the easiest to work on.
05-24-2017, 08:47 PM
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Luggage Works looks like Purdy Neat, but it is not. Purdy Neat was high quality and tougher than woodpecker lips. LW, not so much.
My first (genuine Purdy Neat) bag lasted through 9 years of commuter abuse without a problem. It just wore out. It's final demise was due to the kickplate eroding through after 9 years of climbing curbs.
Its (LW) replacement lasted 3 years. The replacement's replacement is less than 2 years old and has suffered failed bearings on both wheels, a broken wheel attachment, a broken wheel, 3 failed zippers (actually, the same zipper failed 3 times) and a bent frame. Walmart bags are a better deal.
My first (genuine Purdy Neat) bag lasted through 9 years of commuter abuse without a problem. It just wore out. It's final demise was due to the kickplate eroding through after 9 years of climbing curbs.
Its (LW) replacement lasted 3 years. The replacement's replacement is less than 2 years old and has suffered failed bearings on both wheels, a broken wheel attachment, a broken wheel, 3 failed zippers (actually, the same zipper failed 3 times) and a bent frame. Walmart bags are a better deal.
Last edited by Hetman; 05-24-2017 at 09:03 PM.
07-16-2018, 06:39 AM
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Ever figure it out??
Got a 2 year old executive that just exploded a bearing. Got plenty of excess fidget spinners laying around for a replacement bearing! But I'm experiencing the same problem you are describing. The bolt spins continuously when trying to remove it and there's no access to the nut or threads from inside the bag. Everything else on the %$%! bag have removable screws and nuts that loosen and fall out over time, yet the one bolt I need to work on is stripped. How does this company get away with such a market share of the airline industry when it's just over priced crap??
So, before I start cutting into this bag from the inside, any pointers on what you did to fix it??
So, before I start cutting into this bag from the inside, any pointers on what you did to fix it??
07-19-2018, 12:28 PM
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Warranty
Originally Posted by PilotWings64
Got a 2 year old executive that just exploded a bearing. Got plenty of excess fidget spinners laying around for a replacement bearing! But I'm experiencing the same problem you are describing. The bolt spins continuously when trying to remove it and there's no access to the nut or threads from inside the bag. Everything else on the %$%! bag have removable screws and nuts that loosen and fall out over time, yet the one bolt I need to work on is stripped. How does this company get away with such a market share of the airline industry when it's just over priced crap??
So, before I start cutting into this bag from the inside, any pointers on what you did to fix it??
So, before I start cutting into this bag from the inside, any pointers on what you did to fix it??
Easy Peezy. What's shocking is she never asked for proof of purchase. She just took my word about the age of the bag. I'm guessing they've had so many issues with this, they've been instructed to just send these out No Questions Asked. So, if you need a new wheel assembly, and you're not happy with your luggage, call them and they'll make it right.
07-19-2018, 08:05 PM
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I've replaced the wheels on my bags a few times, along with handles and telescoping mechanism, etc. I just looked in my bag; the bolt is tapped through into the inside fitting. I can see the end of the bolt.
You need to use a pry bar to lift the bolt. It's got friction in the bearing or in the bag, and it may be bent, depending on treatment.
Go to a skate shop, get the correct bearing. Not something out of a "fidget spinner." Replace the wheel, too. They're inexpensive.
The fittings on the purdy neat and luggage works bags are aluminum. The bolt is steel. The two metals together corrode. This creates friction in withdrawing the bolt. Rotate it until it's free of the threads, then withdraw. If you don't have a pry bar, use a screwdriver as a lever.
You need to use a pry bar to lift the bolt. It's got friction in the bearing or in the bag, and it may be bent, depending on treatment.
Go to a skate shop, get the correct bearing. Not something out of a "fidget spinner." Replace the wheel, too. They're inexpensive.
The fittings on the purdy neat and luggage works bags are aluminum. The bolt is steel. The two metals together corrode. This creates friction in withdrawing the bolt. Rotate it until it's free of the threads, then withdraw. If you don't have a pry bar, use a screwdriver as a lever.
07-21-2018, 10:51 PM
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If you are going to be in HKG, I can give you directions to the luggage place. They will do ANYTHING to your luggage, including replacing your non-replaceable wheels with replaceable wheels, and they go do it in one day if you need them to. It is in South Kowloon fairly close to the waterfront/sidewalk of stars. They fix I think ALL the luggage for almost all the airlines in HKG...their place is crazy with mountains of luggage everywhere...
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