Just curious how many have replaced the bushings on an Ultrex and how long do they usually last or need to be done???
Just curious how many have replaced the bushings on an Ultrex and how long do they usually last or need to be done???
1990 374V Ranger Still kickin' bass after all these years
Sum silicone spray lube on the bushing does wonders
only took a year for my first set.
the aftermarket set have two years so far
Mine is one of the first made. Retired and fish in dirty brackish water twice a week. Never touched mine. Silicone works when the get dry and sticky. Bought the others but never had to put them in. Yet
About 3 yrs for me but i dont fish as much as others......i replaced with some after market bushings about 1.5 yrs ago.......
YOU are not entitled to what I have earned!!!!!
2014 Phoenix 619 Pro / 2014 Mercury 200 Pro XS
amount of usage plus the angle its mounted will dictate how long it lasts.
When stuff starts squeaking I spray it with lube.
2023 Xpress H18 with 115 SHO and Powertech NRS4 21p
8" Bob's Action Jack
Garmin Echomap 12, 10, 9, and LVS34 networked with Netgear Switch
Ultrex
Trick Steps and Ramp N Clamp
Pulled by a 2016 single cab HEMI Ram
The school of hard knocks is a rough way to be educated!
forth year soon, bushing still good, can't warp the mount when doing an install guys or slamming into the bank and trees, Shimming the mount on installs is critical as well as rubber pad 1/4 in thick at least, Thats opinion anyway and results back me up.
Thank You Leon Pugh
So far mine feels good will check more later but I have a 1/4 pad of rubber under mine also will probably lube it before the start of the season and going on the 3rd yr
1990 374V Ranger Still kickin' bass after all these years
Get the Delrin bushings, much better than the stock plastics. Not expensive, and easy to install.
Mike
2019 Ranger 520L w/ 250HO ETEC G2
2011 Tracker 175TXW w/ 75HO ETEC
Can someone post a picture of the bushings on an Ultrex that fail ?? Thanks
2021 Bass Cat Lynx
2021 Mercury ProXS 250hp 4S
https://motors.johnsonoutdoors.com/p...-_2020_Mount/y
Part #486
Have seen a couple of them broken, but usually just worn.
What I use in both of my Ultrex:
http://www.jcracingonline.com/Minn-K...elrin-MKDB.htm
Last edited by blkfalc4; 02-05-2023 at 08:49 AM.
Mike
2019 Ranger 520L w/ 250HO ETEC G2
2011 Tracker 175TXW w/ 75HO ETEC
Thanks Mike ... appreciate the help. Just ordered some from jcracing
2021 Bass Cat Lynx
2021 Mercury ProXS 250hp 4S
Look up Slab Crazy Outdoors on facebook. They have replacement bushings and they are top notch.
2006 Triton Tr-196
200 HP Mercury EFI
Garmin electronics
Mine are a little over 3 yrs and I'm replacing them now. Using the JC Racing ones and also installing a new piston, but using the one for a 112 on my 80. I've added weight with the Transducer for my Raymarine Axium RV on the TM so that should help. I did find that using an Impact Punch Driver helped to get the screws to release much easier. Found that out after messing up one of the screw heads and had to drill it out and then use a Screw Remover !
Ranger Boats / Mercury Motors
G Loomis Rods / Shimano Reels
Raymarine / MinnKota Ultrex
Garmin / Live Scope Plus
Pepper Jigs / Robo Worms
Troll Bridge / V-T2 Vents
slab outdoors has billet arms and bushings. He told me the arms remove side to side slop. Interesting concept
Respectfully,
Captain Rab
V1CO 1:27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the
world to put to shame the wise; and God has
chosen the weak things of the world to put to
shame the things which are mighty
No issues after 6 seasons.
2017 Ranger Z520c "Blackout Edition"
2017 Mercury Optimax ProXS 250
HB Solix 12 G3 MSI+, Solix 12 G2 MSI+, Solix G2 MDI+, Solix 12 2d/gps, Ultrex Mega360, Mega Live
NRA Life Member
-Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour-
YOU are not entitled to what I have earned!!!!!
2014 Phoenix 619 Pro / 2014 Mercury 200 Pro XS
I got my ultrex new in 2019 and my bushings gave out just before the three year mark.
'13 Triton 19SE 225 Pro XS
'09 Chevy Silverado Z71