JCB 3DX Boom Bush Play — Pins & Bushes for RFQ
Applies to: JCB 3DX / 3CX backhoe boom & dipper
Quick answer
JCB 3DX Boom Bush Play — Pins & Bushes for RFQ on JCB 3DX / 3CX backhoe boom & dipper: typical warning signs include Visible play or clunk at boom / dipper pivots under load; Uneven digging or swing with boom extended. Common causes include Worn boom or dipper bushes beyond service limit; Undersize or scored pivot pins. These notes identify parts to quote — they are not a certified repair procedure.
- Independent OEM-compatible supplier — not affiliated with JCB Ltd.
- Workshops typically RFQ: boom bush.
- Workshops typically RFQ: dipper bush.
- Workshops typically RFQ: pivot pin.
- Workshops typically RFQ: bucket pin.
Warning signs
- Visible play or clunk at boom / dipper pivots under load
- Uneven digging or swing with boom extended
- Grease purge that does not quiet the joint
- Ovalled bush bores or scored pins on strip-down
Common causes
- Worn boom or dipper bushes beyond service limit
- Undersize or scored pivot pins
- Missed greasing / contaminated grease
- Linkage distortion after overload or collision
Parts to quote
Typical line items workshops search next to this fault. Matched catalogue links go to a verified SKU when found; otherwise open search so you can RFQ by keyword. We confirm fitment before quoting.
More symptom pages: Failure guides
FAQ
Can I quote bushes without measuring pins?▼
Measure pin diameter and bush OD/ID (or send photos of the stamped OEM marks). We match pins and bushes as a set when play exceeds workshop limits — RFQ with model and joint location (boom, dipper, bucket).
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Send machine model, hours, and part photos. We reply with availability, MOQ, and lead time in writing — no invented stock claims.