ranger boat seat bushing poles wobble

GEORGE D. · Post by **GEORGE D.** » Sun Jul 21, 2019 3:54 pm

has anyone ever changed them out my seat poles wobble a little no videos on how to do thanks george

MichaelB · Post by **MichaelB** » Sun Jul 21, 2019 4:38 pm

You will need to order from Ranger a replacement bushing kit that matches your boat and your seat post base.
Kit includes replacement bushing/sleeve, glue and a wooden dowel to hammer the insert in.
Chisling out your current sleeve is a minor challenge.

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GEORGE D. · Post by **GEORGE D.** » Fri Jul 26, 2019 9:31 pm

thank you for your help george

mark poulson · Post by **mark poulson** » Sat Jul 27, 2019 2:12 pm

MichaelB wrote:You will need to order from Ranger a replacement bushing kit that matches your boat and your seat post base.
Kit includes replacement bushing/sleeve, glue and a wooden dowel to hammer the insert in.
Chisling out your current sleeve is a minor challenge.

http://www.bbcboards.net/showthread.php?t=520137

Mike,
What is the purpose of the glue?

MichaelB · Post by **MichaelB** » Sat Jul 27, 2019 3:48 pm

mark poulson wrote: Mike,
What is the purpose of the glue?

The replacement sleeve is intended to be glued into the insert hole in your deck.
Apply some glue and they provide a wooden dowel to hammer the sleeve into the deck.

http://www.springfieldgrp.com/products/ ... it-2100040

mark poulson · Post by **mark poulson** » Sat Jul 27, 2019 6:54 pm

MichaelB wrote:
mark poulson wrote: Mike,
What is the purpose of the glue?
The replacement sleeve is intended to be glued into the insert hole in your deck.
Apply some glue and they provide a wooden dowel to hammer the sleeve into the deck.

http://www.springfieldgrp.com/products/ ... it-2100040

Thanks Mike.
I've replaced my bow pedestal sleeve twice since 2008, and didn't use glue either time. The replacements lasted as long as the original sleeve, which I assume was glued in at the factory.
That's why I was asking.

GEORGE D. · Post by **GEORGE D.** » Sat Jul 27, 2019 9:25 pm

hi mike what is the best way to remove the old bushing is it easy to remove and how much glue do you put on thanks george

MichaelB · Post by **MichaelB** » Sun Jul 28, 2019 7:05 am

GEORGE D. wrote:hi mike what is the best way to remove the old bushing is it easy to remove and how much glue do you put on thanks george

You will need a sharp edged chisel, about 1/2" wide and make 4 or 5 vertical cuts at your old bushing. (tapping with hammer). The old bushing will splinter off into pieces which you remove a piece at a time. Try to not let any pieces fall into the drain hole ...... they will just wind up in your bilge. I don't think it is a "difficult" job, just take your time and do it carefully.

As I noted in the original response, get your hull serial number and call Ranger for the replacement "kit".
There are several styles of pedestal bases: "spring lock", "straight pin" and "tapered".
Also, the ID (inside diameter) of your deck insert can vary depending upon the age of your boat.
I would use the minimum amount of glue. The more glue you use, the more difficult it will be removing the bushing 5 years from now when you are repeating the process again.