I-match bushing question

[mx125]

Did one set of these bushings come with the hitch . . or are you on your own with this kit?

I'm picking up my part PM03015 today, which will be effectively two big end bushings and roll pins for $20. The inner basic bushing is not included but TSC sells those for about $10/pair. So approx $30 for the equivalent. However . . . .

The inner bushing with the roll pin holes are not avail at TSC (in CDA anyway) . . .I wonder if that will be a problem. I could see that without those I could get a wobble potential without support underneath the entire length of the black bushing. Hmmmmm.

I'll report back or add pics later today.

 

[jeepinator]

I believe the hitch came with a set of bushings, but not the ones I pictured.
The bushings that came with the I-Match hitch were just tubes to convert cat1 to cat2? I don't know my cats...

 

[mx125]

I believe the hitch came with a set of bushings, but not the ones I pictured.
The bushings that came with the I-Match hitch were just tubes to convert cat1 to cat2? I don't know my cats...

Well at least I'm not alone. That's what I got. Those bushings . .well mine ayway . . actually were double thickness. They converted from cat 1 to the imatch cat 3 size in one bushing. They worked on my JD cutter . . but I needed the wider ones with the big end for my ballast box. For the record, the US$9.95 bushing/roll pin part worked well with my ballast box using a cat 1 to 2 bushing underneath. They threw those in no charge.

Ideally, though, I would still recommend the complete kit part num mentioned earlier at about $40 for a PAIR each of big end bushings, roll pins and a full length special inner bushings.

 

[KarlJD3520]

This thread provided me with all the info I needed, thanks everyone!
I just got the iMatch and needed bushings and the JD stuff was confusing.
I went with the TSC bushings (Speedco) because they are one piece and zinc plated. No adapters needed, include roll pins and are available online for $23.99 with free shipping on orders over $25.00.

Link to order page:
Tractor Supply Company - SpeeCo Cat 1 Quick Hitch Bush 3 Point Kit