Upgrading 3018 CNC z-axis

I purchased an upgraded z-axis for my generic 3018 CNC but I couldn't find details of how well they worked or how to fit them. This 30 minute video walks through most of the process in near real-time!

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The pros:

very well made with a lot less flex and seems to be quieter
a lot more travel for the spindle
-. The model I got can take pretty much any spindle in the future with just a new bracket
-. The knob on the stepper is really handy
-. Inexpensive and arrived in around 2 weeks from China. (The main piece with mounting hardware was $88.58 and the bracket was $12.47)

The cons:

the distance from the bottom of the z-axis frame and the bed is less than on the plastic stock piece. If I'd known, I would not have done the upgrade because of what I mill but I'll make it work.

** I fixed this by raising the gantry - here’s how I did that for $30!! I’m now very happy with the upgrade…    • Raising the 3018 X-Axis on 3018 CNC for un...  

The lessons:

-. How to attach the kick-back (6:36)
-. How to wire the new stepper motor (24:00)
-. The clearance between the axis and the bed (28.36)

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This was for my spindle size...
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