The Genie 73888GT is a genuine OEM Top Rod Wear Pad designed for Genie S-80 and S-85 telescopic boom lifts. Sourced directly from Genie, this part meets the exact material and dimensional standards of the original component installed at the factory. The Top Rod Wear Pad is a direct replacement for machines requiring service on the boom extension system, and it fits the S-80 and S-85 without modification. Verifying fitment against part number 73888GT in your Genie parts manual is the surest way to confirm this is the correct wear pad for your machine.
Key Features
- OEM-Grade Wear Material — Manufactured to the same material hardness and low-friction specification as the original, ensuring the pad absorbs load and resists wear at the correct rate for the application.
- Exact Drop-In Replacement — Engineered to seat into the top rod channel of the boom assembly just as the original does, with no trimming or adaptation needed during installation.
- Confirmed Fitment for S-80 and S-85 — Verified for Genie S-80 and S-85 telescopic boom lifts, two of the most widely deployed straight-boom platforms in the Genie S-series lineup.
- Protects the Boom Structure — A properly functioning wear pad sacrifices itself to protect the rod and boom tube surfaces from metal-on-metal contact, preserving the structural integrity of the extension system over thousands of cycles.
- Safe Boom Extension Performance — Worn or missing wear pads allow the rod to shift laterally under load, introducing play into the boom that can affect platform stability at height — making timely replacement a genuine safety consideration on aerial equipment.
A top rod wear pad is a sacrificial component positioned between the extending boom rod and the inner wall of the boom tube. Its job is to act as a low-friction buffer, guiding the rod smoothly as the boom extends and retracts while absorbing the lateral forces that would otherwise cause metal-to-metal contact. As the pad wears down through normal use, it loses its ability to center and support the rod correctly — leading to slop in the boom extension, accelerated wear on the boom tube, and potential instability in the platform at elevated heights. Replacing this pad on schedule keeps the extension system moving cleanly and protects the more costly structural components around it.
Part Details
| Part Number | 73888GT |
|---|---|
| Brand | Genie |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Top Rod Wear Pad |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| S-80 | S-80 |
| S-85 | S-85 |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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