The Genie 1278980GT Wear Pad Shim, 9 x 1.5, 16GA is a genuine OEM shim designed for Genie S-40 and S-45 series telescopic boom lifts, including XC, TRAX, and HF variants. As a direct OEM replacement, this shim is manufactured to the exact dimensional and material specifications Genie requires, ensuring a correct fit without alteration or modification. It is compatible with S-40 XC, S-45 XC, S-40 TRAX, S-45 TRAX, S-40 HF, and S-45 HF models. Cross-reference part number 1278980GT against your machine's parts manual to confirm this is the correct shim for your unit before ordering.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Dimensional Accuracy — Manufactured to Genie's exact 9 x 1.5, 16-gauge specification, delivering the precise material thickness and profile required for correct wear pad clearance.
- Direct OEM Replacement — Drops into the wear pad stack exactly as the original, maintaining proper spacing and contact without reworking adjacent components.
- Broad S-Series Compatibility — Fits S-40 XC, S-45 XC, S-40 TRAX, S-45 TRAX, S-40 HF, and S-45 HF telescopic boom lifts, covering the full range of S-40 and S-45 variants.
- Maintains Proper Boom Clearance — Correct shim thickness keeps wear pads seated and boom sections aligned; worn or missing shims allow excessive play that accelerates wear pad and structural wear.
- Operational Integrity — On aerial boom lifts, correctly shimmed wear pads are essential to stable, controlled boom movement — making this a functional safety component that should be replaced at the first sign of wear.
A wear pad shim is a thin, flat insert placed behind or alongside a wear pad to set the correct clearance between the boom section and its guide surfaces. As wear pads wear down over time, the proper clearance is lost, allowing boom sections to shift or rattle during extension and retraction. Installing a shim of the correct gauge restores that clearance, keeps the wear pad firmly seated, and ensures the boom travels smoothly and predictably. Neglecting a worn or missing shim allows metal-on-metal contact to develop, shortening the service life of surrounding components and introducing unwanted movement in the boom structure.
Part Details
| Part Number | 1278980GT |
|---|---|
| Brand | Genie |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Wear Pad Shim, 9 x 1.5, 16GA |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| S-40 XC | S-40 XC |
| S-45 XC | S-45 XC |
| S-40 TRAX | S-40 TRAX |
| S-45 TRAX | S-45 TRAX |
| S-40 HF | S-40 HF |
| S-45 HF | S-45 HF |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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