I just converted my grandsons pull wagon, with a 1/2 axle to 5/8 to accept harbor freight wheels. I used two 1/2 to 5/8 steel bushings. Each bushing is 1 inch long, for a total of 2 inches. 8 total for the wagon. They fit tight and look good.
Just mark the plastic bushing where the hole is on the hub, Drill it out larger than the zerk threads, Line the hole up with the threaded hole on the hub insert the zert, it will now screw down and you will be able to grease the axil as needed.
Could have re used the original bushings, the bushing has a flat side so the grease zerk will fit, Also they are usually steel, the new ones are plastic.
Just got finished replacing tires and rims I bought at harbor freight for $5 each. Hardest thing to do was removing the push nut! After removing the old tire and rim I used a little wd40 to make the assembly easy.One tire was a little out of being true. But after all they say “Not for highway use” on the side. Chuckle
Yes, it is. He showed how to swap it for 3/4. The ones I bought at HarborFreight today have BOTH 5/8 and 3/4 bearings, rather than just the plastic bushings shown above. Knock out the one you don't need and install the one you do. They also came with other plastic shims for other off-size axles that are 1/16 smaller than the two sets of bearings. $28 each (4.80/4.00-8, 15.5-inch diameter tires). The 3/4 "shims" also work as spacers inside and outside the wheel hub, making it tighter between the cart and the washer held by the cotter pin. I just found the same product at Tractor Supply for $20. 16 in. x 4.00-8 in. Pneumatic Wheels with Diamond Tread, 3/4 in. Bore Size, PR 3013-1
I just converted my grandsons pull wagon, with a 1/2 axle to 5/8 to accept harbor freight wheels. I used two 1/2 to 5/8 steel bushings. Each bushing is 1 inch long, for a total of 2 inches. 8 total for the wagon. They fit tight and look good.
Very informative and clear, thank you very much for sharing
Had the same problem. Have a country pro dump cart with 3/4 sized axle and the only wheels I could find were 5/8 size. Will check lows
Thanks! Replacing mine tomorrow. Glad I know what to do if the wheel isn’t a perfect fit on the axle.
Just mark the plastic bushing where the hole is on the hub, Drill it out larger than the zerk threads, Line the hole up with the threaded hole on the hub insert the zert, it will now screw down and you will be able to grease the axil as needed.
Could have re used the original bushings, the bushing has a flat side so the grease zerk will fit, Also they are usually steel, the new ones are plastic.
Dont you need a few washers on each tire?
Drill a hole in the adapter where the grease fitting is
Just got finished replacing tires and rims I bought at harbor freight for $5 each. Hardest thing to do was removing the push nut! After removing the old tire and rim I used a little wd40 to make the assembly easy.One tire was a little out of being true. But after all they say “Not for highway use” on the side. Chuckle
Thanks dude! I needed this info.
Thanks man. I needed this vid.
thanks for posting this video. i'm about to do mine this week
Thank you buddy for the video
Thanks for the help.
Does anyone have a link for the wheel bearing adapter?
So the Universal wheel isn't really Universal for a 3/4" axle. Next Brand.
Yes, it is. He showed how to swap it for 3/4. The ones I bought at HarborFreight today have BOTH 5/8 and 3/4 bearings, rather than just the plastic bushings shown above. Knock out the one you don't need and install the one you do. They also came with other plastic shims for other off-size axles that are 1/16 smaller than the two sets of bearings. $28 each (4.80/4.00-8, 15.5-inch diameter tires). The 3/4 "shims" also work as spacers inside and outside the wheel hub, making it tighter between the cart and the washer held by the cotter pin. I just found the same product at Tractor Supply for $20. 16 in. x 4.00-8 in. Pneumatic Wheels with Diamond Tread, 3/4 in. Bore Size, PR 3013-1
what do you mean "apparently"...you got them didn't you?...but you could have gotten them for a lot less at harbor freight.
Lowe's / Home Depot is local to me. Harbor Freight is more of a drive and not worth it for a couple wheels.
Do you have a harbor freight link?
or just use TireJect Tire Sealant