Need a wedge...HELP!

(jimmyjoejohnsonn)

I own a 98 Malibu Sunsetter, and last October my buddy was driving it and got too shallow thereby killing the prop and wedge. I replace the prop but can't find a new wedge.

I really can't wakesurf without it! And I'm not looking to put a new hydraulic wedge in, so does anyone know where I can find an old manual wedge? I feel like i've looked everywhere and the season is crankin up. Running out of time. Help!

(bmr82) · (bmr82) **Join Date: Jul 2008** 04-10-2010, 10:32 AM

http://bakesonline.com/searchresult.aspx?CategoryID=617

(joeshmoe) · (joeshmoe) **Join Date: Jan 2003** 04-10-2010, 10:56 AM

How much are the new hydrauic wedges? I think thats the way to go.

(scotthons) · (scotthons) **Join Date: Mar 2010** 04-10-2010, 10:01 PM

I used to have a '98 Malibu Sportster and went through a couple of wedges before contacting Malibu. They replaced it with the newer style wedge. The original one had a pin and the one they replaced it with had the clips. All I had to do was ship the original wedge back showing the bent arm. Granted this was about 5 years ago, but it may worth a shot.

(jinxton) · (jinxton) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 04-11-2010, 2:18 PM

I sent you a PM

(hco) · (hco) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 04-11-2010, 2:58 PM

scott- they aren't so nice with the wedge warranties anymore, and metal shops arent even able to bend them back that well. I ended up using a come-along wrapped around the trailer axle and got a sledge hammer and a peice of wood to try to bend my wedge back to place, but its still not the same.

(craig_xti_88) · (craig_xti_88) **Join Date: Apr 2009** 04-12-2010, 8:52 AM

I'm still looking for one as well.
If anyone has a used one they are willing to sell send my a PM.

(jeff_mn) · (jeff_mn) **Join Date: Jul 2009** 04-12-2010, 11:34 AM

I think there is one for sale in the classifieds on wakeworld right now?

(craig_xti_88) · (craig_xti_88) **Join Date: Apr 2009** 04-12-2010, 12:29 PM

Jeff- that is an ad i put up trying to find one.

(malibudude) · (malibudude) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 04-13-2010, 9:18 AM

You can’t get a Power wedge (hydraulic) aftermarket and wasn’t available until ’06. You can replace the fixed wedge style w/ the floating wedge, and is what I recommend vs the older fixed style.