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AllDodge 02-16-2016 05:02 PM

Will do, hope you can read the threads, will send shortly

Edit: note I cannot upload pics to OSO, so can only lick the pics from the actual thread

Pol83x 02-16-2016 05:07 PM

If you go with the JR u bolt make sure you lube,lube,lube the threads with the supplied grease or the nuts will lock up when trying to install. And don't forget to lube.

Wyatt 02-16-2016 05:23 PM


Originally Posted by Pol83x (Post 4404830)
If you go with the JR u bolt make sure you lube,lube,lube the threads with the supplied grease or the nuts will lock up when trying to install. And don't forget to lube.

Got it thanks. What was cost of kit when u did the job and what total parts come with the repair kit

obnoxus 02-16-2016 06:21 PM

Pull the engine if you have access to a lift,,,,, its not that big of a deal and one less hole in the back of your boat

Wyatt 02-16-2016 07:36 PM


Originally Posted by obnoxus (Post 4404870)
Pull the engine if you have access to a lift,,,,, its not that big of a deal and one less hole in the back of your boat

When u say one hole your talking about the one that's is the outdrive right? Yah I could rent a lift and I'm thinking one full day to unleash everything next day pull. Next two three days to repair and other things while engine is out. Think I can lift it out with my gil exhaust on. Does the drive shaft just pull out?

nailit 02-16-2016 09:34 PM

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I did the JR kits on both of my Bravos.. Came out good and steering is tight, my gimbal ring was not worn that bad, so I didn't need to rebuild.

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I painted and put new decals!

Wyatt 02-16-2016 09:38 PM


Originally Posted by nailit (Post 4404949)
I did the JR kits on both of my Bravos.. Came out good and steering is tight, my gimbal ring was not worn that bad, so I didn't need to rebuild.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]551119[/ATTACH]

I painted and put new decals!

Well done !!!!

Pol83x 02-18-2016 01:07 PM

You have to take apart the ring and then tell them what you need. the cover plate kit you order first which is around $60 and rent the wrench kit to take apart. follow instructions exactly. then send in the ring with your parts list and they will ship one right back. I used the ebay swivel SS pin and worked well. just remember to lube the u bolt. And don't break the drive lube fitting. I would order 2 water hose bushings just in case. his wrenches are a little tight and I ground mine down a little more and kept them as I seem to be doing several of them.

Wyatt 02-18-2016 01:23 PM


Originally Posted by Pol83x (Post 4405691)
You have to take apart the ring and then tell them what you need. the cover plate kit you order first which is around $60 and rent the wrench kit to take apart. follow instructions exactly. then send in the ring with your parts list and they will ship one right back. I used the ebay swivel SS pin and worked well. just remember to lube the u bolt. And don't break the drive lube fitting. I would order 2 water hose bushings just in case. his wrenches are a little tight and I ground mine down a little more and kept them as I seem to be doing several of them.

Ok now it makes sense!! That's the answer I was looking for! Thank you for your reply. So the SS pin was the only part you got, where did u buy bushings, seals? All EBAY? what parts did u replace and what was your total cost of parts?? If I may ask. Thank u again. Going to verify today that the slop is indeed in the outdrive.

topgas 02-18-2016 01:57 PM

JR Marine sells everything, bushings, seals, bellows, etc. Anything you need they sell. I actually bought new trim sending units from them for both drives, I am not going to use them so if you need those I will make you a deal. This is the electrical senders on the sides of the steering ring that control your trim gauges.


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