Can you replace nylon wheels with steel wheels?

Handy Person from Palm Bay, Florida, USA
Oct 22, 2010 11:45 am
The nylon wheels on my sliding door have worn out leaving BB's in the track. One side I removed the nylon wheel is worn around the bearing area. The assembly for this door is Product code 81-133 for an Alcan/Norandex brand. My question is would it be feasible to replace the nylon wheels and axles with product code 81-225 (1 1/2" steel wheel) and product code 81-203(7/8" axle)? The door is only 4 years and has not been used constantly.
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Paul from SWISCO
Oct 25, 2010 12:13 pm


The 81-133 roller is riveted in the wheel housing, so I could not try to replace the roller with an axle.
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