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Old 04-08-2017 | 07:21 PM
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Default Switching bravo one x to standard bravo one requirements

I get mixed opinions on that one. I will be swapping my 2006 bravo one x for a new standard bravo one. I've read that when you go from standard to X, you need to add spacers on trim rams. I have plastic spacers right now on my rams. I am doing the opposite. Anything I need to know or do? Thanks
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Old 04-08-2017 | 08:09 PM
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They are the same other than different pinion gear and steel tower. There is no need to change anything in the trim rams.
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Old 04-08-2017 | 08:28 PM
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that was also my guess!
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Its going from a older transom assembly 1998 era if I recall / serial number run determines all that -- so going to a newer style transoms assembly from that older transom assembly --- the trim rams internally need trim limit blocks installed. If not you crack the gimbal ring when fully trim. The U bolt pinch for the gimbal ring is larger for one of the reason this happens.

REPOSTING my bad as I just remember its the BRAVO III that has this issue

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I think that issue is only with the older large u-joints, the 2006 uses the smaller non-greasable u-joints that I don't think there is an issue with them trimming up higher.
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Old 04-12-2017 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by endeavour32
I think that issue is only with the older large u-joints, the 2006 uses the smaller non-greasable u-joints that I don't think there is an issue with them trimming up higher.
nope on my end sorry about the info as I miss quoted its for the Bravo III so I will leave this here for those apps ---- the issue is with what I posted for a chance of breaking the Gimbal ring. I promise I know what I am talking about but pertains to the BRAVO III. Once again MY BAD totally.

Its the larger U bolt installed in the gimbal ring as when trimming up without the internal trim limiters installed in the trim rams - the drive presses into the U bolt then cracks the gimbal ring. That's how it happens. Fixed many of them on the Bravo III - AGAIN BRAVO III and reference for anyone whom might need this info.

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