Springfield Marine 2171035 2 Inch OD Hi-Lo Bushing for Taper-Lock Post

The Springfield Marine 2171035 is a 2 inch outside diameter Hi-Lo bushing built for taper-lock boat seat posts. It is part of the Taper Lock Series, designed to fit into a taper-lock seat pedestal or post so the seat can pivot and lock smoothly at the height the taper-lock mechanism engages. The bushing is molded from black plastic, giving it corrosion resistance and smooth, low-friction rotation that a bare metal fit would not provide, which matters in the wet, salt-exposed environment around a boat seat base.

Installation is straightforward: the bushing seats into the taper-lock post housing by hand, with no special tools required, making it a simple field replacement when an original bushing has worn out, cracked, or gone missing. It ships as a single bushing (quantity of one) sized specifically for 2 inch OD taper-lock posts, so it is intended as a like-for-like replacement rather than a universal fit for other post diameters. Boat owners typically reach for this part when a seat feels loose, wobbles side to side, or no longer locks solidly in the taper-lock post, since a worn bushing is a common cause of that play.

Specifications

• Brand: Springfield Marine
• Manufacturer Part Number: 2171035
• Product Series: Taper Lock Series
• Bushing Outside Diameter: 2 inches
• Compatible Post Type: Taper-Lock Post
• Color: Black
• Material: Plastic
• Weight: 0.1 pounds
• Package Dimensions: 5.28 x 4.13 x 1.69 inches
• Quantity: 1 bushing
• UPC: 038132600355

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Springfield Marine 2171035 used for? The Springfield Marine 2171035 is a Hi-Lo bushing that fits inside a taper-lock boat seat post, letting the post rotate and lock smoothly at the seat's set height.

What size post does the 2171035 bushing fit? This bushing has a 2 inch outside diameter and is made specifically for taper-lock posts, so it is sized for 2 inch OD taper-lock post assemblies rather than other post diameters.

What color is the Springfield 2171035 bushing? It is black plastic, part number 2171035 in Springfield Marine's Taper Lock Series.

What material is the bushing made from? Plastic. The 2171035 bushing's plastic construction resists corrosion and allows low-friction rotation inside the taper-lock post, which is important in a marine environment.

How many bushings come in one order? One order of the Springfield Marine 2171035 includes a single Hi-Lo bushing, not a pair.

How much does the 2171035 bushing weigh? 0.1 pounds. The Springfield Marine 2171035 Hi-Lo bushing is a lightweight plastic component.

Is the Springfield 2171035 bushing hard to install? No special tools are needed. The 2171035 bushing is designed for quick, simple installation into a taper-lock post housing by hand.

When should I replace the Hi-Lo bushing on my boat seat? If a boat seat on a taper-lock post feels loose, wobbles, or no longer locks solidly, a worn bushing like the Springfield 2171035 is a common cause and replacing it can restore a snug fit.

Does the 2171035 bushing work with any boat seat post? It is made for taper-lock style posts with a 2 inch outside diameter specifically, so it is not a universal fit for every seat post design.

What are the package dimensions of the 2171035 bushing? The Springfield Marine 2171035 ships in a package measuring 5.28 x 4.13 x 1.69 inches.

Is this a genuine Springfield Marine part? Yes, the 2171035 is manufactured by Springfield Marine as part of its Taper Lock Series of seat post hardware.