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How do I find replacement front casters for vacuum cart?

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I'm trying to fix the front casters on a cart for a Craftsman 16 gallon wet/dry vacuum. The vacuum is model #113179930. Sears has a very helpful exploded view diagram for the product:
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/model-number/11/3179930/0247/0646000.html
The casters I need are #23, Parts #: 73237. However, it seems they're no longer available, at least from Sears:
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http://www.searspartsdirect.com/part-number/73237/0009/113.html
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Sears no-so-helpfully suggests: "The manufacturer no long makes this part, and there's no substitute part. If you choose to purchase a new product, please visit www.sears.com"
The current casters I believe have a completely missing roller bearing and therefore no longer will stay upright:
[image|995789|size=medium]
The casters slide into these attachments on the front of the vacuum cart:
[image|995790|size=medium]
Any advice to:
1) Find the exact replacement part
2) Find a suitable replacement I can install with the existing mounts
3) Come up with an entirely new wheel and mount system to pull wheels back on the front of the cart.
Thanks!

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How do I find replacement front casters for vacuum cart?

crwdns2934249:0crwdne2934249:0:

I'm trying to fix the front casters on a cart for a Craftsman 16 gallon wet/dry vacuum. The vacuum is model #113179930. Sears has a very helpful exploded view diagram for the product:
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/model-number/11/3179930/0247/0646000.html
-The casters I need are #23, Parts #: 73237. However, it seems they're no longer available, at least from Sears.
+The casters I need are #23, Parts #: 73237. However, it seems they're no longer available, at least from Sears:
+http://www.searspartsdirect.com/part-number/73237/0009/113.html
+Sears no-so-helpfully suggests: "The manufacturer no long makes this part, and there's no substitute part. If you choose to purchase a new product, please visit www.sears.com"
The current casters I believe have a completely missing roller bearing and therefore no longer will stay upright:
[image|995789|size=medium]
The casters slide into these attachments on the front of the vacuum cart:
[image|995790|size=medium]
Any advice to:
1) Find the exact replacement part
2) Find a suitable replacement I can install with the existing mounts
3) Come up with an entirely new wheel and mount system to pull wheels back on the front of the cart.
Thanks!

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Craftsman 16 gallon Wet-Dry Vacuum

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How do I find replacement front casters for vacuum cart?

crwdns2934249:0crwdne2934249:0:

I'm trying to fix the front casters on a cart for a Craftsman 16 gallon wet/dry vacuum. The vacuum is model #113179930. Sears has a very helpful exploded view diagram for the product:
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/model-number/11/3179930/0247/0646000.html
-The casters I need, which is #23, Parts #: 73237. However, it seems they're no longer available, at least from Sears.
+The casters I need are #23, Parts #: 73237. However, it seems they're no longer available, at least from Sears.
The current casters I believe have a completely missing roller bearing and therefore no longer will stay upright:
[image|995789|size=medium]
The casters slide into these attachments on the front of the vacuum cart:
[image|995790|size=medium]
Any advice to:
1) Find the exact replacement part
2) Find a suitable replacement I can install with the existing mounts
3) Come up with an entirely new wheel and mount system to pull wheels back on the front of the cart.
Thanks!

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Craftsman 16 gallon Wet-Dry Vacuum

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crwdns2934241:0crwdne2934241:0 Luke Soules

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How do I find replacement front casters for vacuum cart?

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I'm trying to fix the front casters on a cart for a Craftsman 16 gallon wet/dry vacuum. The vacuum is model #113179930. Sears has a very helpful exploded view diagram for the product:

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/model-number/11/3179930/0247/0646000.html

The casters I need, which is #23, Parts #: 73237. However, it seems they're no longer available, at least from Sears.

The current casters I believe have a completely missing roller bearing and therefore no longer will stay upright:

[image|995789|size=medium]

The casters slide into these attachments on the front of the vacuum cart:

[image|995790|size=medium]

Any advice to:

1) Find the exact replacement part

2) Find a suitable replacement I can install with the existing mounts

3) Come up with an entirely new wheel and mount system to pull wheels back on the front of the cart.

Thanks!

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Craftsman 16 gallon Wet-Dry Vacuum

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