Drawer slides in bedroom

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Members are seeking reliable alternatives to factory self-closing drawer slides after experiencing premature failures with Amazon replacements. Several RVers recommend checking big box hardware stores like Home Depot, though some report inconsistent performance and sticking issues even with dealer or manufacturer replacements. One member highlights that proper adjustment and shimming of existing slides can resolve many problems without full replacement, emphasizing the importance of correct... More...

jkxtreme

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Looks like I'm going to replace all of the drawer self closing slides in the bedroom dresser. I tried some from Amazon but they failed within 6 months.
What is the group recommending as a replacement for the factory self closing slides.
 
Check the big box hardware stores. I built a desk with pull out drawer for a keyboard and got the slides from Home Depot. The dresser drawers and drawer for the garbage can in my 3791RD are really finnicky. Dealer replaced one set, Keystone replaced a couple of others, but they still don't work consistently and get stuck open.
 
My Montana drawer slides worked fine during the pdi but started having issues after some miles and time. I adjusted several of them but shimming them to get them in proper tolerance and square made all the difference. Never had to replace any after the initial one failed and I realized how out of whack most of them were.
 

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We bought the direct replacement slides from Trekwood rv parts in Goshen Indiana I believe. Although the are an exact fit, they are not as good as Accuride or KV.
 
Check our Rockler.com. this is a woodworkers supply retailer. They handle quality product at a decent price. I've personally used ball bearing, soft close drawer slides on custom build household furniture as well as a couple drawer repairs in our Montana. Just remember to read install instructions prior to purchase as they may require different drawer side clearance than cheap factory ones.
 

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