Anybody ever considered a lift kit for their Performer?

Igotgas · 12-07-2012, 11:10 PM

I have been thinking that I would like to give my SS performer a lift. At 6'3" the table and kettle is awful low. I built a welding bench for myself and made it 42" tall and I love it. I obviously wouldn't make my performer 42" but it is only 29.5" tall now. I was thinking maybe a 4" or 5" lift. Anybody ever do this? I figure that I won't be able to use the stock Weber casters but I should be able to use the axle and stationary wheels without a problem. Feel free to chime in with words of wisdom and pics. And................GO!

mbshop · 12-07-2012, 11:21 PM

seen it done but can't remember where.

Foxfire · 12-07-2012, 11:22 PM

Can't say I've ever done a mod like that but wouldn't blame anyone who did. Webers overall are kind of low, which I presume is a stability thing on the tubular legs?

If / when I get a new 22.5" I think I'll get a sexy blue OTG kettle and build a kamado-style table for it at a comfortable height for prep and cooking.

Are you thinking to mod the cart itself or just build a platform the whole unit could sit on to lift it 5 or 6 inches?

Igotgas · 12-07-2012, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Foxfire

Can't say I've ever done a mod like that but wouldn't blame anyone who did. Webers overall are kind of low, which I presume is a stability thing on the tubular legs?

If / when I get a new 22.5" I think I'll get a sexy blue OTG kettle and build a kamado-style table for it at a comfortable height for prep and cooking.

Are you thinking to mod the cart itself or just build a platform the whole unit could sit on to lift it 5 or 6 inches?

My plan is to mod the framework so that it still moves around the same just taller.

MisterChrister · 12-08-2012, 12:06 AM

Put some big ass inflatable 4x4 wheels on it! Should be easier than a frame mod.....

el_matt · 12-08-2012, 10:53 AM

What about cutting the legs, inserting them into some square stock, and bolting or welding them together? You could do it at any place on the legs, and you could still use the castors.

I put "big" pneumatic wheels (7") on my NBBD. It raised it slightly, but made it really easy to move it, compared to the stock wheels.

Matt

Mo-Dave · 12-08-2012, 11:19 AM

For competition we cut short sections of pvc pipe and slip over the bottom of the legs of the folding tables which sit low, to raise them to a more comfortable height. You would need to fix the wheels to the pvc sections it you need it to roll.
Dave

jfletcher84 · 12-08-2012, 11:49 AM

sounds like a cool idea. I personally wouldnt do it. I am only 5' 4" and it would not make any sense to lift it.

Greg1911 · 12-08-2012, 12:38 PM

Stick 4 wheel barrel wheels on it. It'd look bad-ass

Bluesman · 12-08-2012, 12:43 PM

+1 but they MUST have chrome rims..........

colonel00 · 12-08-2012, 12:48 PM

Well, there are a couple simple solutions. If you just want to lift the grill itself, you can unbolt it from the cart and insert a "block" type lift. If you want to lift the whole thing they depending on the version (Stainless or plastic top) different modifications will be necessary. Then again, you could just build a whole new cart for the grill as a fun winter project

slammmed · 12-08-2012, 02:46 PM

That table is awesome!

chriscw81 · 12-08-2012, 02:51 PM

whatever you do, dont forget to post pics. i'm only 6 foot and i'm constantly wishing surfaces were higher.

Igotgas · 12-09-2012, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by el_matt

What about cutting the legs, inserting them into some square stock, and bolting or welding them together? You could do it at any place on the legs, and you could still use the castors.

I put "big" pneumatic wheels (7") on my NBBD. It raised it slightly, but made it really easy to move it, compared to the stock wheels.

Matt

I thought about that but I decided that I didn't want to cut up the original framework. I do like the idea of the pneumatic tires though. I have a rough driveway that doesn't make a good rolling surface for the little Performer casters.

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Originally Posted by colonel00

Well, there are a couple simple solutions. If you just want to lift the grill itself, you can unbolt it from the cart and insert a "block" type lift. If you want to lift the whole thing they depending on the version (Stainless or plastic top) different modifications will be necessary. Then again, you could just build a whole new cart for the grill as a fun winter project

That is a great looking table colonel.

I think I want the whole thing lifted not just the grill. Since it is a Stainless table I want to have the work surface up higher so I can use it too.

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Originally Posted by chriscw81

whatever you do, dont forget to post pics. i'm only 6 foot and i'm constantly wishing surfaces were higher.

No worries there Chris. I will definitely post pics. I have been thinking about this and I don't see it being very difficult.

Pappy · 12-09-2012, 06:42 AM

Can't wait to see some pics.

I sit in a chair when I grill on the performer. I'm 6'-1"

12-07-2012, 11:10 PM	#1
Igotgas is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-14-10 Location: Orangevale California	Anybody ever considered a lift kit for their Performer? I have been thinking that I would like to give my SS performer a lift. At 6'3" the table and kettle is awful low. I built a welding bench for myself and made it 42" tall and I love it. I obviously wouldn't make my performer 42" but it is only 29.5" tall now. I was thinking maybe a 4" or 5" lift. Anybody ever do this? I figure that I won't be able to use the stock Weber casters but I should be able to use the axle and stationary wheels without a problem. Feel free to chime in with words of wisdom and pics. And................GO! __________________ [CENTER]Chad [/CENTER] [CENTER]Gator Pit (Holy Smokees)[/CENTER] [CENTER]Custom built Propane Offset Smoker[/CENTER] [CENTER]Rescued Red MasterTouch - 1998[/CENTER] [CENTER]Smoky Joe - 1984 (My Little Girls)[/CENTER] [CENTER]Ranch Kettle X2- 2008 With Brother Marty Leach's Handles and 1991 CL find.[/CENTER] [CENTER]SS Weber Performer X 2 [/CENTER]

12-07-2012, 11:21 PM	#2
mbshop Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-07 Location: visalia, ca	seen it done but can't remember where. __________________ george spam, can't live without it

12-07-2012, 11:22 PM	#3
Foxfire Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-28-12 Location: San Jose, CA	Can't say I've ever done a mod like that but wouldn't blame anyone who did. Webers overall are kind of low, which I presume is a stability thing on the tubular legs? If / when I get a new 22.5" I think I'll get a sexy blue OTG kettle and build a kamado-style table for it at a comfortable height for prep and cooking. Are you thinking to mod the cart itself or just build a platform the whole unit could sit on to lift it 5 or 6 inches? __________________ ~ [I]Scott[/I] ~ [COLOR="Blue"]Blue [/COLOR]Weber Performer + Craycort CI • [COLOR="red"]Brick Red[/COLOR] Weber One-Touch Platinum • Weber 26.75 Kettle • Akorn Kamado • ET 732 • Record-crushing [COLOR="Orange"][B]ORANGE[/B][/COLOR] Thermapen • UDS In Progress

12-08-2012, 12:06 AM	#5
MisterChrister Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-28-12 Location: Wis-con-sin	Put some big ass inflatable 4x4 wheels on it! Should be easier than a frame mod..... __________________ Kettleheads Anonymous Charter Member

12-08-2012, 11:19 AM	#7
Mo-Dave Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-18-06 Location: Hurricane Deck Missouri	For competition we cut short sections of pvc pipe and slip over the bottom of the legs of the folding tables which sit low, to raise them to a more comfortable height. You would need to fix the wheels to the pvc sections it you need it to roll. Dave __________________ Let us have a drink and by God lets us not think about the things we ain't never going to know about. Last edited by Mo-Dave; 12-08-2012 at 12:43 PM..

12-08-2012, 10:53 AM	#6
el_matt Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-08-09 Location: Turlock, California	What about cutting the legs, inserting them into some square stock, and bolting or welding them together? You could do it at any place on the legs, and you could still use the castors. I put "big" pneumatic wheels (7") on my NBBD. It raised it slightly, but made it really easy to move it, compared to the stock wheels. Matt

12-08-2012, 11:49 AM	#8
jfletcher84 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-18-11 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah	sounds like a cool idea. I personally wouldnt do it. I am only 5' 4" and it would not make any sense to lift it. __________________ James ECB, UDS, Mini-WSM, OTS.

12-08-2012, 12:38 PM	#9
Greg1911 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-01-11 Location: Near Heber Ufarkingtah	Stick 4 wheel barrel wheels on it. It'd look bad-ass __________________ Smokey Joe Gold/Silver Hybrid mini WSM Lodge Sportsman's Grill [COLOR="SeaGreen"]22.5" Green OTS[/COLOR] Stainless Steel Performer 18.5" WSM 3 burner Genesis gasser Lump [COLOR="Red"]Astonishingly Awesome RED Themapen[/COLOR] [COLOR="SeaGreen"]Green BBQ GURU[/COLOR]

12-08-2012, 12:43 PM	#10
Bluesman Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-01-10 Location: Planet Krypton Name/Nickname : Jon	+1 but they MUST have chrome rims.......... __________________ 2010 22.5 WSM Weber Q200 1983 WGA 2010 Brick Red Touch n' Go Performer Kitchen stove

12-08-2012, 12:48 PM	#11
colonel00 Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-03-10 Location: Shawnee, KS	Well, there are a couple simple solutions. If you just want to lift the grill itself, you can unbolt it from the cart and insert a "block" type lift. If you want to lift the whole thing they depending on the version (Stainless or plastic top) different modifications will be necessary. Then again, you could just build a whole new cart for the grill as a fun winter project __________________ Brad [URL="https://www.instagram.com/bradsimmons00/"]Some of my photos on Instagram [/URL] [SIZE=1][I][COLOR=red]Proud owner of the PentaZero[/COLOR][/I][/SIZE] :whoo: [B][COLOR=red]WWWWFBBQADD[/COLOR][/B] [B]0 out of 1 members found this post helpful[/B] :thumb: “I dream of a better tomorrow, where chickens can cross the road and not be questioned about their motives.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

12-08-2012, 02:46 PM	#12
slammmed Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-04-12 Location: Boca Raton, Fl	That table is awesome!

12-08-2012, 02:51 PM	#13
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12-09-2012, 06:42 AM	#15
Pappy is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 05-09-11 Location: Granite City, Illinois (Near St. Louis "GO CARDS")	Can't wait to see some pics. I sit in a chair when I grill on the performer. I'm 6'-1" __________________ 22.5 WSM, 120 Gallon Offset, Weber Performer, IQ-110, ET-732