Just took old bands off and replaced with new bands, large BGE

GeezerSteve

I just replaced the old bands on my large big green egg. Dirt simple to do. I didn't have helpers (and I'm 70 with bum knees), so I pulled old springs off with the egg closed. I undid the carriage bolts, bands fell off. I realigned the dome, slipped in the blue spacers, and put on the new bands. After tightening everything down, I put on the new springs. I was looking all around for something else to do (I did NOT ask the wife) because it was so easy to do. Everything was straightforward and easy to do.

njl

Was this the new style with the extra hardware that tries to enforce proper band placement?  Why were you replacing the bands?  Where'd you get the new ones?

Botch

Good to hear, Steve; thanks.  

Mickey

thanks for the note

jimdgreat1

Sell the old bands?

Jstroke

Its funny about the wife. My projects in the garage take a long long time.

SaltySam

Cost?  Where’d you get replacement bands and springs?

 I think I need to do this same thing 

Budgeezer

I replaced mine @ the same time I installed the Rutland gasket thanks @RRP.  I purchased mine from the Ceramic Grill Store super fast shipping.
https://ceramicgrillstore.com/collections/big-green-egg-dealer/products/band-assembly-kit-big-green-egg?variant=3214565244954

smbishop

Did that several months ago, happy with the results.  Thanks for sharing!

njl

CGS can't display the price.  Can you say here how much they are?

cookingdude555

I think I paid $125 when I got mine. 

Kevinboatright

Worth the upgrade?  I’ve heard people complain about the dome not opening as much.