A high-quality slide bush, made of a special bronze alloy. It is a key component of the slew ram joint, mounted in its eye. Its function is to provide smooth rotational movement for the pin and to bear the enormous forces generated during the slewing of the backhoe arm, minimizing friction and protecting more expensive components (the ram eye, the carriage) from wear.
A CORESPEX brand product – premium quality replacements that guarantee long life and reliability, even when working in heavy-duty conditions.
| Brand (Machine Type) | Model |
|---|---|
| JCB (Backhoe Loaders) | 3CX, 4CX |
The list above is for reference. We recommend verifying the dimensions on your machine before purchasing.
For a comprehensive and durable repair, always replace slew ram bushings in a set with new pins and seals. Regular greasing of the joints with high-quality HYPTRON grease containing molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) drastically extends the life of the bushings.
Bushings are sacrificial components designed to wear out to protect much more expensive parts like the ram eye or the sideshift carriage. Ignoring worn bushings leads to play, which in turn damages the pin bores (causing them to become oval), ultimately requiring a very expensive re-boring repair.
Replace the bushings if you notice:
✓ Restore Precision and Rigidity: Choose CORESPEX
Play in the arm means a loss of precision and faster wear of the entire machine. As a leader in the supply of pins and bushings, we guarantee a perfect fit and the highest quality material. CORESPEX bushings, made of bronze with optimal sliding properties, will restore your machine's factory rigidity and precision, which translates into work efficiency.
Tired of a "wobbly" backhoe and clunking noises?
Don't wait for play to damage expensive structural components. Order a complete set of CORESPEX pins and bushings today and perform a professional joint rebuild!
Bronze bushings are used in very high-load, low-speed joints. Bronze has excellent sliding properties and is more resistant to seizure in the event of a temporary lack of lubrication than a steel bush, which is crucial in such an important component as the backhoe slew mechanism.
2. I have play on the pin, but the old bush looks okay. Do I have to replace it?Yes. Even if the bush is not cracked, the play indicates that its internal diameter has worn. Installing a new, tight pin in an old, worn bush will not eliminate the play and will lead to rapid wear of the pin. Both components should always be replaced at the same time.
3. What are the risks of working with worn slew ram bushings?Prolonged operation with loose pins causes the bores in the ram and sideshift carriage to wear out. The holes become oval, and their repair is very expensive and requires specialized machining (a mobile line boring machine). It can also lead to damage to the ram seals.
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Working Precision
Eliminates play and "wobble" of the backhoe arm.
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Machine Protection
Protects expensive components from wear.
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High Durability
Bronze resistant to abrasion and seizure.
Have doubts or need confirmation to avoid costly downtime? Call us. Our experts will help you choose the right part to get your equipment back to work as soon as possible.
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