Pole bracket 14 sj

[jonathan hinson]

I snapped a bolt off the inside of my pole bracket where it mounts to the hull. Should I extract the broken stud and run the oem or buy a aftermarket pole bracket? I noticed the pole was wobbly an when I went to tighten the nuts I found this. Who knows how long it's had 3 bolts holding it on. Is it safe to run with 3? Or will it over stress the other bolts and cause a bigger issue down the road? Someone else has had to have seen this before. Thanks

 

[IS0LD0UT]

I vote aftermarket bracket

 

[Roseand]

Ditto

 

[jonathan hinson]

I vote aftermarket bracket

Will a aftermarket one have better hard ware?

 

[Roseand]

AM bracket don't usually use studs, they use thru bolts and they'll hold up just fine. My ski uses OEM squarenose bracket bolts and it's hella strong and has withstood many flat landings and landing at very harsh angles..

 

[shaunsteezy]

stock bracket is horrible. throw it in the trash and buy and aftermarket one. also make sure to install a backer plate to support the fiberglass.

 

[jonathan hinson]

stock bracket is horrible. throw it in the trash and buy and aftermarket one. also make sure to install a backer plate to support the fiberglass.

What brand should I buy. Which is the best for the buck. I'm running a blowsion pole spring also. Do I have to make a backer plate myself?

 

[shaunsteezy]

http://cold-fusion.pinnaclecart.com/control/billet-pole-bracket-superjet-96-up/