Slider wheels are metal

Handy Person from La Crescenta, Ca

Feb 2, 2018 8:03 pm

Hi, I think I have the rollers that look like the 81-092. But my wheels are metal and the ones in your picture are nylon. I have inserted a picture, hopefully you can let me know if I have the wrong roller selected.
Thank you,
Rob.

4 Replies

Dave Sr. from SWISCO

Feb 9, 2018 11:00 am

I'm afraid the 81-092 only comes with a nylon wheel. Even looking at your picture, it seems your originals are nylon, as well. If you really need a metal wheel, you could possibly use our 81-266 roller kit to replace the wheel in the existing housing.

Professional from CA

Feb 9, 2018 12:07 pm

That is one of the easiest rollers to swap wheels.
Be extra sure that the screw is turning VERY easily before you assemble the door. Take all weight off before adjusting.
If you have to force it at all, the screw WILL break like your old one.
I gave up using that roller after replacing the roller twice a few times.

Quick Learner

Feb 14, 2018 2:44 pm

Thanks for the reply. What wheel did you change to, or did you change the whole slider? How long did the rollers last each time? I thought about replacing the slider, but the price was around $1300 for a new 8 foot slider.