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Old 04-25-2010, 11:54 AM
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Fix or replace

Should I replace the wheel or is there any type of repair kits available that look right?
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Old 04-25-2010, 11:58 AM
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get some leatherette over that ugly plastic...cheap and easy
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Old 04-25-2010, 12:28 PM
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take it off and sand and paint. youll save around 300.00 doing that way. let your diy gene do the working
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Old 04-25-2010, 01:16 PM
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take it off and sand and paint. youll save around 300.00 doing that way. let your diy gene do the working
that part is about $85, dunno where your getting your parts.
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Old 04-25-2010, 01:38 PM
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Where would you get one?

Is there a good online store?
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Old 04-25-2010, 02:51 PM
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yeah u can just buy that plastic piece, its no big deal
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Old 04-25-2010, 03:21 PM
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Any one no

the part number or what it is called?
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Old 04-25-2010, 03:44 PM
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that part is about $85, dunno where your getting your parts.
he said "should I replace the wheel?" that is why I answered that way. plus, 20 dollars is better than 85. 65 in yo pocket "student", because u just learned something today. I did too
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Old 04-25-2010, 05:42 PM
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Is there a "how-to" on removing the plastic part?
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