Pivot Kits

$18.85 ~~$29~~ In stock

Overview

Easy Installation
Improves Telescope Motion
Digital Setting Circle / Drive Ready

Description

This is one of the key components in making a Dobsonian move smoothly and easily in azimuth, even when pointed near the zenith. Each kit contains a 3/8" or 1/2" x 2.5" brass bolt, bronze thrust bushing, stainless steel locknut assembly and full instructions. The new bushing only requires a 1/2" through hole for the 3/8" bolt and 5/8" through hole for the 1/2" bolt. The supplied bolt length is configured for a nominal rocker box bottom thickness of 3/4" and a ground board thickness of 3/4" and a PTFE bearing thickness of 3/16". The 1/2" bolt kit is recommended for 20" and larger telescopes.

The 1.50" square PTFE center pad is shimmed to take part of the load off the azimuth pads, giving the telescope excellent azimuth movement. The pivot bolt is pre-drilled with lock screw for digital setting circles. Optional bolt lengths in 3/8" available are 2", 3" and 3.5". Add $5 for one of these custom lengths.

Call for custom lengths ($34-$43)

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Hazel ★★★★★ Oct 21, 2026

After fighting with my Dob's base for months, the Pivot Kit made installation a breeze and the telescope glides now. The digital setting circle compatibility is a nice bonus for when I upgrade later.

Edward E. ★★★★★ Oct 20, 2026

I’ve been struggling with sticky azimuth on my Dob for months, but after adding these pivot kits the motion is buttery smooth—even with my digital setting circle attached. Setup took maybe ten minutes.

Sophia C. ★★★★★ Oct 18, 2026

My old Dobsonian was a pain to nudge in azimuth, but with this kit installed the motion is buttery smooth. The digital setting circle readiness is a huge bonus for when I finally upgrade my scope.