Topic: Seat bushings

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June 28, 2016 at 1:19 am #341791

Hooter
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Does anyone know how to replace the deck seat bushings on my 2006 Pantera IV?. I see that there is some kind of plate under the carpet. Is this screwed in place? If it is I can get an EZ seat plate with bushing and replace the whole plate. Any help would be welcomed!

June 28, 2016 at 2:26 am #341810

Bass Cat Boats
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I just replaced mine. I split them two times with a hacksaw blade. They pop out fairly easy this way. To install the bushing I recommend using a neverseize just a lubricate. A block of wood and a hammer (I used a 2lb). And still a chore. Once installed I used a .750 reamer. The hole will shrink when the bushing is installed and the pedstal will not go in. I dont reccomend a drill bit due to wobble it will be to loose.2013 PANTERA 2MERCURY 200 PRO XSMINNKOTA 80LB FORTREX25 fury

June 28, 2016 at 12:39 pm #341828

Bass Cat Boats
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We suggest slicing the existing bushing on two sides with a Saber Saw and remove the halves. Then drive the new bushing in using a wooden block and hammer as mentioned, though knock the everlovin crud out of the block to drive the bushing in quickly. Two to three licks works best to prevent mushrooming the new bushing and then you may and may not have to resize it.Usually resizing opens the bushings too much and the will be sloppy from the start if your not careful.

February 6, 2018 at 7:06 am #351352

Cajunhunter67
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You shouldnt need to replace the seat support/plate. Just the plastic bushing.Here is a thread with some good info.seat-bushing-t35875.html

February 6, 2018 at 2:12 pm #351356

scubaman154
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Very easy process- I use a jig saw to cut the bushing in 2-3 sections – beware blade can bottom out in hole- then I use a common screwdriver to pry the sections out. When you get it out -use some compressed air to clean the particles out of the hole- when you go to install new bushing – put a little Vaseline on the bushing to help it go in – use a piece of 2×4 on top of bushing- make sure everything is squared up then use a 2 lb hammer to set it then drive it in all the way- do not get crooked or off center as the edges will snap off- after it’s all the way in , Chase the busing hole with a 3/4 drill bit- do not force pedestal pole into it

February 7, 2018 at 5:34 pm #351360

selmahotrod
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Great info, THANKS
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