Michigan Wheel 227 XHS II Xchangeable Hub Kit for Suzuki/Johnson DF70A/DF80A/DF90A, 15-Spline 4-1/4 Inch Gearcase

The Michigan Wheel 227 is an XHS II Xchangeable Hub Kit built to convert or replace the hub system inside a compatible outboard propeller. At its core is a Delrin cushioned sleeve that absorbs the impact and stress created every time the gears shift, and the sleeve is designed to spin under significant impact loads, protecting the lower unit from shock damage that would otherwise transfer straight through the prop shaft. This makes the kit a practical choice both as a factory-style replacement hub and as a spare kept on board for field service.

The 227 hub kit is sized for a 4-1/4 inch, 15-spline gearcase and is compatible with Suzuki/Johnson DF70A, DF80A, and DF90A outboards. It is engineered for use with Vortex and Apollo prop housings and is interchangeable with Mercury's Flo-Torq II hub system, so it can be used to service propellers built around either hub platform. The rubber hub construction gives the assembly the flex needed to cushion shifting shock while maintaining a secure spline fit against the gearcase.

Specifications

• Brand: Michigan Wheel
• Manufacturer Part Number: 227
• Product Type: XHS II Xchangeable Hub Kit
• Material: Rubber with Delrin cushioned sleeve
• Exterior Finish: Brushed
• Gearcase Compatibility: 4-1/4 inch, 15-spline
• Compatible Outboards: Suzuki/Johnson DF70A, DF80A, DF90A
• Compatible Hub Systems: Mercury Flo-Torq II, Vortex prop housing, Apollo prop housing
• Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Unit Count: 1
• UPC: 014984016469
• Warranty: 1-year limited warranty

Fitment

• Suzuki/Johnson DF70A, DF80A, DF90A outboards with a 15-spline, 4-1/4 inch gearcase

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Michigan Wheel 227 hub kit used for? The Michigan Wheel 227 is an XHS II Xchangeable Hub Kit that replaces or rebuilds the hub inside a compatible propeller, using a Delrin cushioned sleeve to absorb shifting shock and protect the lower unit.

Which outboards does the 227 hub kit fit? It is compatible with Suzuki/Johnson DF70A, DF80A, and DF90A outboards fitted with a 4-1/4 inch, 15-spline gearcase.

Will the 227 hub kit work with a Mercury Flo-Torq II propeller? Yes, the Michigan Wheel 227 is interchangeable with Mercury's Flo-Torq II hub system, so it can service props built around that hub platform in addition to Vortex and Apollo prop housings.

What is the hub sleeve made of? The 227 kit uses a rubber hub with a Delrin cushioned sleeve, a material chosen to absorb impact and stress from gear shifting while allowing controlled spin under significant impact loads.

How much does the Michigan Wheel 227 hub kit weigh? The Michigan Wheel 227 hub kit weighs 1.4 pounds.

How many hub kits come in one package of part number 227? One Michigan Wheel 227 hub kit is included per unit, based on the listed unit count of 1.

Is the 227 hub kit a genuine Michigan Wheel part? Yes, part number 227 is a genuine Michigan Wheel XHS II Xchangeable Hub Kit, not an aftermarket copy.

What prop housings is the 227 hub kit designed for? It is designed for use with Vortex and Apollo prop housings, in addition to being interchangeable with Mercury's Flo-Torq II hub system.

Does the 227 hub kit fit a 15-spline gearcase? Yes, the Michigan Wheel 227 is sized for a 15-spline, 4-1/4 inch gearcase as used on Suzuki/Johnson DF70A, DF80A, and DF90A outboards.

What warranty comes with the Michigan Wheel 227 hub kit? The 227 hub kit carries a 1-year limited warranty.

What is the finish on the Michigan Wheel 227 hub kit? The hub kit has a brushed exterior finish.