{"product_id":"mercury-quicksilver-flo-torq-ssr-hd-hub-kit-fits-mercury-v8-fourstroke-and-350-400-hp-verado-outboards-8m0101603","title":"Mercury – Flo-Torq SSR HD Propeller Hub Kit | High-Performance Prop System | Precision Marine Construction | 8M0101603","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMercury – Flo-Torq SSR HD Propeller Hub Kit | High-Performance Prop System | Precision Marine Construction | 8M0101603\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e When you run a powerful Mercury \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003efourstroke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e in the 200 to 400 horsepower range, small details start to matter in a big way. You feel every vibration, every change in water texture, every shift of the prop as it loads and unloads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e That is why the Flo-Torq SSR HD Hub Kit 8M0101603 feels like such a welcome upgrade. It brings calm to the chaos, smoothing out the transitions that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003enormally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e send a jolt through the drivetrain. Out on open water—whether you are winding up for a long run across the bay or easing into a quiet marina—the difference is unmistakable. It just feels better: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003equieter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e, steadier, and more controlled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEngineered for Mercury \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003efourstroke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e outboards from 200 to 400 horsepower\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDesigned for 1.25-inch diameter propeller shafts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eSoft-Shift Rubber technology reduces shift noise by twenty-two to twenty-three percent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMinimizes prop rattle, vibration \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e harshness\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eKit includes SSR drive sleeve, three-washer set, tabbed lock washer, and locking prop nut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eStraightforward installation with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ecommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e shop tools\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFits Mercury fourstroke outboards: 200 to 400 horsepower models with 1.25-inch prop shafts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIdeal for offshore fishing boats, bay boats, performance hulls \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e larger multi-species rigs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWorks on setups where smooth shifting is a priority\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eNot for one-inch prop shaft platforms; see Mercury’s kit guides for those applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ebiggest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e difference you will notice is how\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e much smoother everything feels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe Soft-Shift Rubber sleeve inside this hub absorbs the sudden energy spikes that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ehappen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e when shifting, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003etaking away\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e the heavy “clunk” that many big outboards are known for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Instead, you get a gentle, controlled engagement that feels tight and deliberate without being harsh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eOn the water, this translates to more pleasant low-speed maneuvering, especially when docking or loading onto a trailer. The hub also \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ecuts down on\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e the prop rattle that can echo through the transom during idle or slow trolling. At higher speeds, it delivers a more direct and steady connection between your engine’s power and the propeller blades, giving you cleaner acceleration and consistent thrust even when the boat is running in rough or choppy conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe SSR HD kit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ebuilt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e for engines that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ecarry serious\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e torque, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e durability is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ebaked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e into every part of its design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis engineered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ehandle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e repeated stress without wearing out prematurely, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003egiving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e you season-after-season confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhen you are running a high-horsepower outboard, cutting corners \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ejust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e does \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e make sense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eGenuine Mercury Marine parts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003elike\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e the 8M0101603 hub kit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eare designed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e around exact prop shaft tolerances, proven materials \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e the real-world demands of modern \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003efourstroke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e engines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Aftermarket hubs often cannot match the precision or the shift-dampening performance built into the SSR system. Choosing OEM means protecting your investment, avoiding unnecessary wear \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e getting the performance you paid for right from the start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eFAQ Section\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ1: Which engines does the Flo-Torq SSR HD Hub Kit fit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e It fits Mercury \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003efourstroke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e outboards from 200 to 400 horsepower with 1.25-inch prop shafts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ2: What sets this hub apart from aftermarket versions?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e The Soft-Shift Rubber technology dramatically reduces shift noise and drivetrain harshness, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003esomething\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e generic hubs cannot replicate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ3: How do I confirm this is the correct hub for my boat?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Match your engine model, horsepower range \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e prop shaft diameter to the specifications above or check your owner’s manual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ4: Can this hub be used in both saltwater and freshwater?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Absolutely. It \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eis engineered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e for long-term use in a wide range of marine conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eQ5: Is installation easy for most boat owners?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e Yes. Anyone comfortable with basic propeller maintenance can install it using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ecommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46935296803107,"sku":"8M0101603","price":200.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/8M0101603_Main.jpg?v=1760631364","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-au\/products\/mercury-quicksilver-flo-torq-ssr-hd-hub-kit-fits-mercury-v8-fourstroke-and-350-400-hp-verado-outboards-8m0101603","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}