This list is largely moot now that Polaris has assigned new numbers to all GEM parts.
rear shocks: 0103-01848 (superseded number)
2005+ left upper A arm: 0103-02548 (superseded number)
2005+ right upper A arm: 0103-02549 (superseded number)
2005+ lower A arm: 010302550 (superseded number)
(if you can make your own bushings, the cost savings for all four A arms is about $880)
suspension bushing, 2005 and newer front, all rear: 0603-00148 (now available as component part)
2005+ ball joint: 0103-02551 (now available as component part)
2005+ ONE brake pad: 0611-00732 (now available as component part)
outer tie rod end: 0112-02946 (now available as component part)
2005+ front wheel bearing: 0610-00842 (superseded number)
2005+ left (short) half shaft: 0113-02685 (superseded number)
2005+ right (long) half shaft: 0113-02686 (superseded number)
trans input shaft for 10.35/1 ratio: 0313-03046 (now available as component part)
trans input shaft for 12.44/1 ratio: 0313-03047 (now available as component part)
trans input shaft for 14.76/1 ratio: 0313-03048 (now available as component part)
check the label on your transmission and call the factory parts department for part numbers. the input shafts are matched to the ratio of the transmission
steering rack boot: 0612-00326 (now available as component part)
return spring for 1998-2004 throttle assembly: 0610-00796 (now available as component part)
2004 prior rear brake cable for 4 seat and long bed GEM: 0611-00691 (superseded to 6 seat cable) these
cables appear too long for the vehicle because GEM is no longer offering the shorter 4 seat cable.
parking brake lever: 0111-02935 (superseded due to recall) the new lever has metric thread
DC/DC converter: these things have been superseded several times: call the factory parts department
Delta Q remanufactured charger: 0606-00678 (consider the much less expensive Quick Charge unit)
Due to a restrictive marketing agreement, Delta Q will not repair GEM chargers
wiper arm 2003 and newer: 0310-00979 (now available as component part)
GEM seriously needs to update all of their parts manuals. They are very outdated. The list above is updated by me whenever possible. GEM has added many new component parts that are not in these old manuals. Before purchasing any new parts, always check this thread and the “lists of alternative and superseded parts” thread. I may even call the factory and ask them to edit the manuals. The “current” 2002 and 2005 parts manuals are unchanged from 2002 and 2005!
Thanks for the good work you do here.
I can not believe that there are no alternatives to the GEM shocks.
Any news ? Thanks, Harold
[QUOTE=GEMmechanic;8359]I will add the many superseded and newly added GEM part numbers that have been scribbled down over the past few years. This is especially helpful for anyone with an older manual. The GEM dealers are automotive dealers, not institutional / fleet vehicle dealers that provide extensive technical support. The GEM factory parts department has been helpful at times. See also my other post detailing sources for common parts, some not even available from GEM, that will save you a lot of money.
rear shocks: 0103-01848 (superseded number)
2005+ left upper A arm: 0103-02548 (superseded number)
2005+ right upper A arm: 0103-02549 (superseded number)
2005+ lower A arm: 010302550 (superseded number)
(if you can make your own bushings, the cost savings for all four A arms is about $880)
2005+ ball joint: 0103-02551 (now available as component part)
2005+ ONE brake pad: 0611-00732 (now available as component part)
outer tie rod end: 0112-02946 (now available as component part)
2005+ front wheel bearing: 0610-00842 (superseded number)
2005+ left (short) half shaft: 0113-02685 (superseded number)
2005+ right (long) half shaft: 0113-02686 (superseded number)
trans input shaft for 10.35/1 ratio: 0313-03046 (now available as component part)
trans input shaft for 12.44/1 ratio: 0313-03047 (now available as component part)
trans input shaft for 14.76/1 ratio: 0313-03048 (now available as component part)
check the label on your transmission and call the factory parts department for part numbers. the input shafts are matched to the ratio of the transmission
steering rack boot: 0612-00326 (now available as component part)
return spring for 1998-2004 throttle assembly: 0610-00796 (now available as component part)
2004 prior rear brake cable for 4 seat and long bed GEM: 0611-00691 (superseded to 6 seat cable) these
cables appear too long for the vehicle because GEM is no longer offering the shorter 4 seat cable.
parking brake lever: 0111-02935 (superseded due to recall) the new lever has metric thread
DC/DC converter: these things have been superseded several times: call the factory parts department
Delta Q remanufactured charger: 0606-00678 (consider the much less expensive Quick Charge unit)
Due to a restrictive marketing agreement, Delta Q will not repair GEM chargers
I thoroughly researched the dimensions and numbers stamped on the shocks. They are made by Monroe and only sold to the GEM factory. Another of the many restrictive marketing agreements. These things are expensive. My attempts to try motorcycle shocks and coil over shocks have not met with any results. The springs on motorcycle shocks are too weak and there is no cost advantage. Several coil over automotive shocks are too long. maybe there is a compact car that is close enough? Our last set of shocks came to about $400.
This list should be much longer, but the parts manuals for older models never seem to get updated. Whenever I order a part, I ask if the number has changed and, if so, it gets posted here. This used to be worse, because the factory did not offer many component parts. There was a time when brake pads for a GEM cost more then pads for a Porsche because GEM did not sell the pads individually.
I am working on a solution with adjustable shocks.
If they work then will sell each for about $ 80.-
I already did my own nylon lower A-arm bushings.
Maybe there is a market for those as well.
thanks, harold
[QUOTE=GEMmechanic;9313]I thoroughly researched the dimensions and numbers stamped on the shocks. They are made by Monroe and only sold to the GEM factory. Another of the many restrictive marketing agreements. These things are expensive. My attempts to try motorcycle shocks and coil over shocks have not met with any results. The springs on motorcycle shocks are too weak and there is no cost advantage. Several coil over automotive shocks are too long. maybe there is a compact car that is close enough? Our last set of shocks came to about $400.
This list should be much longer, but the parts manuals for older models never seem to get updated. Whenever I order a part, I ask if the number has changed and, if so, it gets posted here. This used to be worse, because the factory did not offer many component parts. There was a time when brake pads for a GEM cost more then pads for a Porsche because GEM did not sell the pads individually.