Whats the trick to removing the front wheel

[South Pass Kid]

Got some items to upgrade my rugged gear gun cart. Back wheels came off easy but the front one doesn't want to come off. Depressed the button, got it to move a little bit but then its like its stuck. 

[John Kloehr]

Tannerite.

 

Or there are some strange clips to get a screw driver under to pop off. Like maybe the ones in this thread:

 

 

Can you post some pics of your's?

[The Original Lumpy Gritz]

1 hour ago, South Pass Kid said:

Got some items to upgrade my rugged gear gun cart. Back wheels came off easy but the front one doesn't want to come off. Depressed the button, got it to move a little bit but then its like its stuck. 

Take the front cover, over the wheel off, and you'll see what needs to be done.

[Scarlett]

If you want to remove the front wheel only, not the fork it may be helpful to lock the wheel with the little lifter arm up above fork. That will keep the fork from spinning.  The two little buttons need to be depressed. Sometimes it helps to spray some Ballistol in the holes and press the buttons in with the end of a Sharpie. Debris and grime may be helping hold the wheel

in place. May need a couple of gentle taps with a mallet to get it off. If you need to remove the whole wheel assembly, remove front cover, loosen nut … be mindful of the two washers and bearings. 
 

Hugs!

 

Scarlett

 

if you continue to have issues, call Barb at Rugged Gear (800) 447-3924.  She will be glad to help you! 

[South Pass Kid]

17 hours ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said:

Take the front cover, over the wheel off, and you'll see what needs to be done.

I am looking to just get the wheel off, not the forks. 

[The Original Lumpy Gritz]

26 minutes ago, South Pass Kid said:

I am looking to just get the wheel off, not the forks. 

Can you post a few pictures?

Have you called RG?

[South Pass Kid]

4 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said:

Can you post a few pictures?

Have you called RG?

Still have to get a few minutes to give them a call, was just wondering if anyone else had the same issue 

[The Original Lumpy Gritz]

Just now, South Pass Kid said:

Still have to get a few minutes to give them a call, was just wondering if anyone else had the same issue 

Never seen the setup you speak of.

My cart is a 1st generation bought in 2009.

Still going great....with a few upgrades. 

[tacobill]

Irish Pat can tell you how to do it

[Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001]

when ya get tired of messin' with it 

 

 break out the BLUE TIP wrench 

 

  CB 

[Colorado Coffinmaker]

 

Hydraulic Jack and GOOD Jack Stands 

[Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933]

You are assuming they are supposed to come off.  When new most of the Rugged Gears require some assembly.  One of the assembly procedures is installing the front wheel onto the forks.  I have had several Rugged Gear's and in my experience once that front wheel is installed it is a PITA to get it back off.  When I got my first Rugged Gear my hope was to remove the wheels so it would fit into the luggage compartment on the side of my RV.  The rear wheels no problem.  The front was basically not coming off without a lot of work.

[South Pass Kid]

Thanks everyone I've come to the conclusion that is just not gonna come off easy