Shimano Spool Ball Bearing Upgrade Factory Plastic Bushing removed.

Shown above is the factory plastic bushing removed from the Drive. Shaft of the older ”D” Series Shimano Curado and an upgrade to Ball bearing. This is now standard on the new 2008 Curado “E” Series. If you own the “D” series, your model may or may not have the ball bearing, upgrade to the Ball Bearing before the damage is done! The cost of this upgrade is only $8.00

Citica E Series drive shaft plastic bushing to ball bearing – $8.00

Luna drive shaft ball bearing upgrade – $8.00

We can replace the plastic bushings on your drive gears, drive shafts and spools with stainless steel bearings or ceramic bearings. A small investment for lasting performance. This will keep the gears in alignment, eliminate excessive tolerance and reduce wear.

We stock over 50 sizes of bearings to meet your needs. We only sell high quality bearings. No cheap substitutes.

• Boca Orange seal ceramic bearings in stock
• ZPI-Japan Ceramic spool bearings in stock -call
• Now available -BOCA orange seal inner ceramic spool bearing $14.95-Not pictured.

In stock- Calcutta 400- TE Drive Shaft.

Calcutta 300D-400-D series Spool pin upgrade.

Note the 2 pins next to each other, the short one is standard, “half pin”. It was removed and the longer pin installed for full contact with the pinion. Pins are made here in Chicago, stainless. Email for more info.