Any suggestions for upgrading wheels for Timberline XL

[LeeU]

Hi,
Looking for larger wheels for my XL. The hole pattern for the original wheels are 2.0" x 1.4", these holes are not standard.

 

[MidwestSmoker]

While I have not modified the wheels on my Traeger, many others have. Here are some threads you can check out:

Fremont Mods

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Impressive so far....

Well got into pellets a few months back and picked up a pro 575. Then recently picked up a fireboard 2 and spark. I used it on 1 cook and so far pretty nice. I decided to put probes to rack left and right, then. On the bottom grate front left and back and front right and back. I had about a...

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New shoes for 575

I upgraded the wheels on my 575 today. Ordered 14" wheels [Amazon] to replace the 7" originals. Had to have 14" to compensate for the office chair casters [Amazon] that inserted into the holes in the front legs. Qty 2 - ⅜" x 6" bolts, Qty 4 - ⅜" x ½" brass bushings to make ⅜" bolt ½" for 14"...

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[LeeU]

Midwestsmoker,
Thanks for the links and reply's. The problem with the Timberline XL is it only has 4 castor types with a weird 4 bolt pattern. These are the ones that are close but the flange is way off.
VR,
Lee

 

[MidwestSmoker]

Unfortunately, you may have to do major surgery to change the wheels. Depending on how thick the bottom plate is, a metal drill bit can be used to punch holes through it. Others have done this to put in smoke generators in the cooking chamber.