Weber Smokey Mountain Mods Part 1 Installing Casters and Lid hinge

[@JPBBQ]

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[@johnmanthey2683]

Finally got you subscribed. I want to say thank you for showing how to install the casters and lock set. Yours is the only video that I’ve seen that actually shows the installation.

[@JPBBQ]

Thanks John. very much appreciated

[@robertweber3140]

Way to go JP. Nothing beats the value/price of a WSM for quality cooks and the fun to modify. Cajun Bandit has some great quality mods and accessories. Another good video JP!

[@JPBBQ]

Thanks Robert. Appreciate you watching and commenting. I am having so much fun with the WSM. I’ve only cooked on it once but it’s so much fun to modify. Thanks again

[@robertweber3140]

J.P., I suppose it was T-Roy (for various cooking methods), Phil n Florence (WSM mods and cooks), and finally Harry Soo (mastering WSMs and care) that really pursuaded me to look at WSMs. I picked up a a useful one for $275 that had some of the upgrades. Very versatile cooker and portable to boot!

[@JPBBQ]

Absolutely those are some of my favorite channels to watch. I learned a lot from Phil in regards to modifying my WSM. Thanks again

[@cookoutside644]

Great videos bud, glad I found you! Fellow union and bbq brother here 👊. Looking at getting this kit for my 18.5" that I've had for a few year now.

[@JPBBQ]

Right on man, welcome to the channel and thanks for watching. Always nice to me fellow brother of the IBEW.

[@cookoutside644]

@@JPBBQ I appreciate the welcome brother!! IUEC here. Keep up the great videos!

[@TheDawgfathasBBQ]

That is one grill I still don't own bro. Great video and thanks for sharing!

[@JPBBQ]

I think Im having more fun building the Mods than cooking on it. lol just kidding can't wait to smoke something on it thats for sure

[@Fullnelsonbbq2020]

Nice up grades to the WSM a must have. Love your videos keep them coming. Thanks for sharing🍻🍻

[@JPBBQ]

Thanks David appreciate that very much. Absolutely these upgrades make the WSM real nice. thanks again.

[@Levidanjou]

Love my WSM. Good informative video. I have some time now to do some mods. Thanks & keep the smoke rolling brother

[@JPBBQ]

Thank you Levi. Me too. I have so much fun with my WSM, feel like using it this weekend. thanks again brother

[@Levidanjou]

@@JPBBQ one quick question, do you use the water in the water pan or sand or nothing?

[@JPBBQ]

@@Levidanjou sometime i use the water pan. but most time i use the fire dial from BBQ smoker Mods check it out here bbqsmokermods.com/oem-smoker-mods-by-brand/weber-smokey-mountain-wsm/weber-smoky-mountain-wsm/firedialtm-heat-diffuser-plate-for-weber-smokey-mountain-wsm-by.html works real good.

[@progers5019]

Hey JP, nice walk thru on the mods. Lookin good. What a nice gift from Pete. Seems to be missing the front handle to lift it with. You can pick one up cheap on Amazon. When that cooker is hot you need it to lift the lid. Can't wait to see you cook on it. Nice SS Baskets too.

[@JPBBQ]

Thanks Phil. Just order a cool touch curved handle from bbq smoker mods. did not realize how much stuff is out there for doing modifications. I am having lots of fun. Thanks again for the comment and appreciate the tips.

[@HeavyMetalBarBQue]

All excellent improvements for the stock WSM. Why not ....right? Chris at CB is a good man. You need to add all of the CB products to your arsenal! Stainless is where it's at! Metal On! \m/

[@JPBBQ]

Right on Bro, these mods have really transformed this WSM into a mean cooking machine. thanks again appreciate you watching and commenting

[@Steeltowndubber]

New sub for ya. Loving your mod vids. Going to do some of these to my WSM 18.5 here in Ontario Canada.

[@JPBBQ]

Awesome! Thank you! very much appreciated.

[@wmbrice]

Thanks for showing us how to do these. I am doing these mods on my WSM

[@JPBBQ]

No problem Walter, Glad I could help.

[@apow8883]

J.P. , thank you for these videos. I did not have a lot of faith in myself as I've never drilled into a grill before. After watching all of your WSM mod videos and others on You Tube, I found my courage. I just put the hinge on with no real problems. Next up is the door and then I have to figure out some handles. I put in a small order to your website today to help your channel. Please consider adding more Keto/sugar free rubs or use something keto friendly like Lakanto for keto rubs. Thank you again!

[@JPBBQ]

That is too awesome. Im glad that the videos help. I just love that lid hinge, makes it so much easier to work with. Thanks so much for placing an order I really appreciate the support. I will talk with my co-packer at our next meeting and mention a Keto alternative. Sounds like a good idea, and again thank. you for your support.

[@kiethkimbrell]

Im thinking of getting a WSM. Looking forward to seeing what you do with yours.

[@JPBBQ]

Thanks Keith. I sure am having fun building on it thats for sure.

[@dsquebackyardbbq217]

Those casters seem like they would be great! I just bought a wsm and hate how annoying it is to move it

[@JPBBQ]

It has made a world of difference to move it around now. get you that kit. just do a google search for bbq smoker mods and even on amazon they got em. appreciate the comment and thanks for watching

[@johnknapp6328]

J P You Should check out Bbq smoker mods they have some nice cool touch handles you can put on vents makes it easy to adjust vents they are 3.95 a piece and check out the firedial while your there. Nice addition for certain cooks. And last but not least get a ugly drum hanging rack. And of course check out Phil in Florence mod for third shelf. It makes a grilling machine if you need it and a lot more available real estate when you need it great demonstration be looking forward to future cooks on this, and of coarse the LSG. Smoke on 👍

[@JPBBQ]

Thanks John, appreciate the comment and I just bought that cool touch curved handle and the casket kit. appreciate the info

[@bbqnbear6435]

Whats good Juan I was waiting on this video.

[@JPBBQ]

all good bro, been having a lot of fun with this little smoker. enjoying the heck out of it.

[@bbqnbear6435]

@@JPBBQ I love them they hold temperature real good and easy to haul around.

[@moparproud3978]

Here’s a sub JP. That handle kit seems like a no-brainer, Weber should offer it stock.

[@JPBBQ]

Thanks Mopar, appreciate you watching and commenting. I agree handles should be standard. thanks again

[@ronaldpatton5906]

You can go to Home Depot and get casters with studs drill a hole in the bottom of the leg put a nut on it all for $15 . That’s what I did.

[@JPBBQ]

Appreciate your input Ronald. That is the nice thing about these smokers is that they are so versatile. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@karlsimonian1424]

Are you based in OC ? Enjoying your videos.

[@JPBBQ]

hey there Karl, OC as in Orange County, yes Orange County Florida. appreciate you watching, thanks.

[@karlsimonian1424]

@@JPBBQ Ah got it. I'm in the other OC, in California. Thought we might be neighbors.

[@onevato]

Hey JP great vid! My question is where did you get the latches that hold down the middle part to the base? That's a great thing to have. I think everyone has lifted their WSM and oops the bottom part stays put! Thanks!

[@JPBBQ]

Thanks appreciate you watching and commenting. I got the wheel and latch kit from www.cajunbandit.com thanks again

[@dewayneandrews642]

Where did u get your big & small charcoal baskets from??

[@JPBBQ]

Hey DeWayne, I ordered them from www.arborfab.com

[@fullyboricua2554]

I saw this video a couple of months back and I been searching since then for this wheel kit. Unfortunately there are not listed anymore... tried Amazon, Ebay, and the suggested sites in the description. If anyone knows where to get the wheels (with the lower and middle locking mechanism part) please post a link. Thanks!!!

[@JPBBQ]

I think I ordered mine from Cajun Bandit. Here is the link www.cajunbandit.com/product/cajun-bandit-22-5-wsm-wheel-and-cylinder-lock-kit/

[@fullyboricua2554]

@@JPBBQ My bad... didn't know that the same kit works for both the 22 and 18 inch WSM. I just ordered. Thank you!!!

[@PowershipMC]

Does the stock Weber cover fit over the smoker with the hinge installed?

[@JPBBQ]

It did fit tightly snug. But once I put the handles it did not.

[@MJ0U812]

Nice Video Brother! But one question if i may ask please? Does the lid hinge make the cooker top heavy or unstable? i imagine with it loaded up with food it should be solid, but empty it looks a little tippy? I"m Subscribed. Rock On. \m/,

[@JPBBQ]

Appreciate you watching Eddie, thats a great question. The lid hinge is a great add on to the WSM. It might be a little unstable but not much. Once you put a basket of charcoal in the bottom it would take some force to tip it over. But I have not had an issue with it tipping over. Appreciate you asking. thanks for watching. 🤔👍🏼😎

[@MJ0U812]

Sold! Thank You Brother.

[@horacejones5647]

I’m buying the 22.5 in a few days. Can you use larger wheels (3”) with that kit? Those wheels look really small.

[@JPBBQ]

Hey there Horace, appreciate you watching and commenting. You probably can, you would need to add a plate of some kind to the base of the leg kit in order to accommodate the bigger wheels. I would probably go a hardware store and buy 4" metal box covers, you can find them in the electrical dept, drill some holes in it to mount to the leg kit then mount the bigger size wheel to that. I would also look for wheels that have a threaded stud on them. You would not need the kit, then just drill you some holes in the bottom of the legs. you would also need to brace the legs because it may it wobble on you. there is a good video over on Phil n Florence youtube channel on it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXmri2yGerSYrNU thanks again

[@horacejones5647]

J.P.BBQ Thank you very much. This info is very helpful. By the way, your videos always have great content. I love your presentation style. Be Blessed!!!

[@thelog86]

I can understand why weber doesn't offer caster or lid hinge. I can see alot of hot tip overs happening so to eliminate liability dont offer it

[@cybresaint]

Wait! What? Did I hear you say you're an electrician? IBEW?

[@JPBBQ]

Hey there cybresaint, appreciate you watching and commenting. Yes sir, IBEW electrician local 606. thanks again

[@cybresaint]

@@JPBBQ I knew there was something I liked about when I subscribed to your channel. My name is Alex and I'm IBEW Local #340, nice to meet you brother 😁

[@JPBBQ]

Great to meet ya brother Alex. Thanks again for watching and commenting.

[@eliasvillegas7165]

do not put on the lid hinge its dangerous it tips over when closing the lid that’s my biggest regret

[@JPBBQ]

So sorry to hear that Elias. I have not had that problem but appreciate you sharing.