LBGE Firebox replacement?

eggtopia

I need a firebox for a LBGE.  Are there any options other than spending $250ish on one from BGE?

The_Stache

One would have to assume from this question that you did not purchase your egg from a dealer?

The Cen-Tex Smoker

Are they really that expensive? I’ve replaced several under warranty so I’ve never asked the price. Yikes. 

eggtopia

I bought my BGE new from a dealer many years ago, maybe 15.  The firebox broke in a move that was no fault of bge.  It was also tossed out by folks that didn't know the difference.  So here I sit with no firebox and the sticker price on a new one hurts, so I'm looking to see if there are any, maybe aftermarket, options that might work.

Thanks,

The Cen-Tex Smoker

eggtopia said:

I bought my BGE new from a dealer many years ago, maybe 15.  The firebox broke in a move that was no fault of bge.  It was also tossed out by folks that didn't know the difference.  So here I sit with no firebox and the sticker price on a new one hurts, so I'm looking to see if there are any, maybe aftermarket, options that might work.

Thanks,

That sucks. I would still contact your dealer or even bge. They may be willing to help you out. Hell, bge replaced a base for someone on Here who tied their dog to it and pulled it over. These things crack all the time and it
may have been hairline cracked before the move.  believe me, they are not going to be shocked to hear you had a cracked firebox or ring. I have gone through 4-5 of each and I leave them in until they crumble. They all crack within a few months (if that) of being installed. 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

Where are you located? May be someone on here with a warranty part lying around for you. I gave my old boxes and rings to a guy doing a rehab project last year. 

alaskanassasin

I have one in the barn you could piece together and get by if your in the area

eggtopia

I'm in South Florida.  Thanks for the info everyone.

cookingdude555

The Kamado Joe firebox replacement is $96, shipped. Not sure it fits in the large, but dimensionally they seem exactly the same. It’s the new multi part one too. Cool design. 

https://www.bbqguys.com/kamado-joe/classic-multi-piece-firebox-kj-mpfb23

stlcharcoal

eggtopia said:

I need a firebox for a LBGE.  Are there any options other than spending $250ish on one from BGE?

$156 is the list price for a large BGE fire box, and the ring is $125.  Did they quote you for BOTH?

eggtopia

cookingdude555 said:

The Kamado Joe firebox replacement is $96, shipped. Not sure it fits in the large, but dimensionally they seem exactly the same. It’s the new multi part one too. Cool design. 

https://www.bbqguys.com/kamado-joe/classic-multi-piece-firebox-kj-mpfb23

Thanks, I'll look into it. On the description is says "FOR USE WITH KAMADO JOE PRODUCTS ONLY" Does anyone know if it will work with the BGE?

eggtopia

stlcharcoal said:

eggtopia said:

I need a firebox for a LBGE.  Are there any options other than spending $250ish on one from BGE?

$156 is the list price for a large BGE fire box, and the ring is $125.  Did they quote you for BOTH?

Interesting, I don't think I was quoted for both, but I will double check now. Thank you.

RRP

eggtopia said:

cookingdude555 said:

The Kamado Joe firebox replacement is $96, shipped. Not sure it fits in the large, but dimensionally they seem exactly the same. It’s the new multi part one too. Cool design. 

https://www.bbqguys.com/kamado-joe/classic-multi-piece-firebox-kj-mpfb23

Thanks, I'll look into it. On the description is says "FOR USE WITH KAMADO JOE PRODUCTS ONLY" Does anyone know if it will work with the BGE?

I don't know, but rather than risk it why not bite the bullet and get the BGE one? That way when you buy it then it will carry the warranty* for the time which will come when it breaks! Buy Once - Cry Once.

* At least this has been a fact supported here may times for guys who are rehabbing old eggs which had no warranty just like in your case.

dharley

I replaced mine in July. As I bought mine from a friend, I have no warranty. It was $156 delivered to my dealer. My understanding is that this fire box is now warrantied for life.

eggtopia

Thanks, for $150 I'll just get the BGE one.  I must have received some bad info.

Thanks everyone!

The Cen-Tex Smoker

eggtopia said:

Thanks, for $150 I'll just get the BGE one.  I must have received some bad info.

Thanks everyone!

Good call. Putting a KJ box in your egg would likely void your warranty for the whole thing. This way you’ll have your warranty in tact including lifetime on your new box. $156 well
spent in my book. 

mEGG_My_Day

If you want this, I’ll send it to you. Maybe you can piece it together.