ranger boat seat bushing poles wobble

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GEORGE D.
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ranger boat seat bushing poles wobble

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has anyone ever changed them out my seat poles wobble a little no videos on how to do thanks george
MichaelB
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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.
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thank you for your help george
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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.

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Mike,
What is the purpose of the glue?
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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
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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.
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Re: ranger boat seat bushing poles wobble

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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
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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.
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