i ended up ordering a new bottom casing, once the old one is out i'll see if some local machinist might have the wherewithal to get the extrator and remains of the bolt out with out damaging the casing threading.
if he can't oh well, if he can, then i'll install it into my first pns bag that has a busted plate on the wheel casing (where the axle bolt head rests)

...and just 2 years later we've got Stealth Premier ;)


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Meh the carbon has been around for a while.

Nooo, not so much 'meh'.
I am talking about that Premier line they just announced. Much more improvements, so really neat. Not a carbon frame however.
You can see on their website ;)


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I just returned from a trip with a Luggage Works bag that's been in use for about 15 years. The only maintenance it has required has been new wheels; I use inline skate wheels and bearings, replacing them every few years. It's as solid as when I first picked it up at the stop-over store. This bag always gets checked. It's never a problem. Not to say it wont' be one day, but I've had a lot of mileage out of this bag; the only complaint I'd have is that it's heavy, empty. Otherwise, none. I wouldn't use anything else, personally.

It looks good and improves on issues I have with my current LW bag.

Ive been happy with the plastic frame one, cheaper and lighter.

LuggageWorks Carbon 2.0
 

Has anyone invested in the LuggageWorks Carbon 2.0 Pilot Rolling Bag? There are no reviews and I am debating between it and the Stealth Premier. Just wondering if it is worth the extra $250...

I'm seriously considering it as my first bag. I can't find any information about it anywhere. I thought about going to the AA Academy store to see if they had one in stock to put my hands on.

Ill raise this post from the dead to say thank you! Some penetrating oil and a hammer did the trick for me. Was not looking forward to finding the correct bolts. Cheers

FYI: for those looking to solve the rusting issue, you can order these bolts in titanium for $10 a pop. You can specify how long you want the threads too, I'm getting 5/8". Can get them Here