Daiwa Cork knobs for Alphas Ito

[BassFreak]

Hi, Tackle Newbie here, I'm trying to swap out the original Ito knobs for Daiwa cork knobs, and I cant seem to get them flush with the handle. I dont know if I can remove the metal looking "bushing" or maybe I got bearings that are too big. Little help please..
Thanks guys.

[BassFreak]

Oh.nevermind guys, I feel so dumb.. the bearings go on the other end.. hehe.. thanks anyways..

[Silv3Rz]

Oh.nevermind guys, I feel so dumb.. the bearings go on the other end.. hehe.. thanks anyways..

haha cute

[Nitroman77]

Yea I think it will only fit 2 bearings and not 4 like the ZPIs or the TDZ handles.

[D.R.]

Make sure you put a washer on the shaft of each one before you put the knob on. It makes it a lot smoother.

D.R.

[BassFreak]

Haha.. Now I'm tempted to get a Td-z handle.. 37bucks from Daiwa with the bearings.. When will it all end...

[BassFreak]

Make sure you put a washer on the shaft of each one before you put the knob on. It makes it a lot smoother.

D.R.

I actually put 3 washers each to minimize the play. Do I need to put a washer between the bearing and the screw?

Thanks D.R. I do respect and appreciate your opinion as I have read about your expertise alot on the boards..

[D.R.]

Thanks.

No you dont need a washer between the bearing and screw.

D.R.

[BassFreak]

Thanks D.R.

[tonym]

Make sure you put a washer on the shaft of each one before you put the knob on. It makes it a lot smoother.

D.R.

And takes the knock out of the knob too.

[just4kix]

I say to just go ahead and order a Platinum Carbon ZPI Handle for the Alphas Ito from japantackle.com.

[tonym]

I say to just go ahead and order a Platinum Carbon ZPI Handle for the Alphas Ito from japantackle.com.

Now that there is some good advice.

[BassFreak]

I say to just go ahead and order a Platinum Carbon ZPI Handle for the Alphas Ito from japantackle.com.

I still havent gotten around to liking the carbon handles as of yet, aesthetic wise.. Do you know how much lighter the carbon handles are from the stock Ai ones?

[just4kix]

Only about two grams lighter w/ 4 bearings installed I believe.

[BassFreak]

Funny thing is, I relpaced my other Ai with a TD-Z handle (4 bearings) and I cant tell the difference between that one and the original one with 2 bearings installed. my fishing buddy could though.. I think my fingers need more training.. hehe..

I think my next project would be a Zilion handle for my Viento, I saw someone here mod that and how sweet that thing looks.. I'd have to steal his idea.. hehe