Michigan Wheel 226 XHS II Drop-In Hub Kit for Suzuki/Johnson DF140 HP 4-Stroke, 15-Spline, 4-1/4 Inch Gearcase

The Michigan Wheel 226 is an XHS II (Xchangeable Hub System II) Drop-In Hub Kit built for Suzuki 4-stroke outboards, specifically the DF115A, DF140 HP, and DF140A engine applications, and is also compatible with Suzuki/Johnson DF140 HP 4-stroke outboards using a 15-spline, 4-1/4 inch gearcase. The kit's core function is to let a single propeller hub work across compatible prop housings without swapping the entire propeller, using an exchangeable rubber hub design.

At the center of the kit is a Delrin cushioned sleeve that absorbs the impact and stress created every time the outboard shifts gears. This sleeve is engineered to spin under significant shock loads, which protects the lower unit's gears and driveline from damage during hard or sudden shifts. The 226 hub is designed for use with Vortex and Apollo prop housings, and it is also built to be interchangeable with Mercury's Flo-Torq II hub system, giving boat owners added flexibility when sourcing a replacement or keeping a spare hub on hand.

Finished in a brushed silver/gray rubber material, the hub measures 4-1/4 inches and is matched to a 15-tooth spline gearcase. Each kit ships complete and ready to install into a compatible prop housing, making it a straightforward replacement or spare part for boaters running Suzuki DF115A, DF140 HP, or DF140A outboards.

Specifications

• Brand: Michigan Wheel
• Manufacturer Part Number: 226
• Product Series: XHS II (Drop-In Hub) Kit
• Size: 4-1/4 inches
• Gearcase Spline: 15-Tooth
• Material: Rubber with Delrin cushioned sleeve
• Color: Silver or Gray
• Exterior Finish: Brushed
• Weight: 1.45 pounds
• Compatible Engine Models: Suzuki DF115A, DF140 HP, DF140A; Suzuki/Johnson DF140 HP 4-Stroke
• Prop Housing Compatibility: Vortex, Apollo
• Interchangeable With: Mercury Flo-Torq II Hub System
• UPC: 014984016452
• Included Components: 1 XHS II Hub Kit
• Warranty: 1-year limited warranty

Fitment

• Suzuki DF115A 4-Stroke
• Suzuki DF140 HP 4-Stroke
• Suzuki DF140A 4-Stroke
• Suzuki/Johnson DF140 HP 4-Stroke, 15-Spline, 4-1/4 Inch Gearcase

Frequently Asked Questions

What engines does the Michigan Wheel 226 hub kit fit? The Michigan Wheel 226 XHS II hub kit is built for Suzuki DF115A, DF140 HP, and DF140A 4-stroke outboards, and it also fits Suzuki/Johnson DF140 HP 4-stroke outboards with a 15-spline, 4-1/4 inch gearcase.

What is included in the XHS II 226 hub kit? Each Michigan Wheel 226 kit includes one complete XHS II drop-in hub with a Delrin cushioned sleeve, ready to install into a compatible Vortex or Apollo prop housing.

Is the Michigan Wheel 226 hub interchangeable with Mercury hubs? Yes, the 226 XHS II hub is designed to be interchangeable with Mercury's Flo-Torq II hub system, in addition to Michigan Wheel's own Vortex and Apollo prop housings.

What material is the 226 hub kit made from? The hub is made of rubber finished in silver or gray, with a Delrin cushioned sleeve at its core that absorbs shifting impact and stress.

How many spline teeth does the 226 hub use? The Michigan Wheel 226 hub kit is built for a 15-tooth spline gearcase, matching the 4-1/4 inch Suzuki/Johnson DF140 HP gearcase.

How much does the Michigan Wheel 226 hub kit weigh? The 226 XHS II hub kit weighs 1.45 pounds.

What size is the Michigan Wheel 226 hub? The hub measures 4-1/4 inches, matching the DF140 HP gearcase it is designed for.

What prop housings work with the 226 XHS II hub? Michigan Wheel's Vortex and Apollo prop housings are compatible with the 226 hub, along with Mercury's Flo-Torq II hub system.

Why does the hub have a Delrin cushioned sleeve? The Delrin sleeve in the 226 hub kit absorbs the impact and stress created when the outboard shifts gears, and it is designed to spin under heavy impact to protect the lower unit.

Does the 226 hub fit the DF115A and DF140A models specifically, or only the DF140 HP? The 226 XHS II hub kit is built for all three: Suzuki DF115A, DF140 HP, and DF140A 4-stroke engine applications.

What warranty comes with the Michigan Wheel 226 hub kit? The 226 hub kit carries a 1-year limited warranty from Michigan Wheel.

Is this a genuine Michigan Wheel part or an aftermarket copy? Part number 226 is a genuine Michigan Wheel XHS II hub kit, not an aftermarket copy.