Gitzo 1325 Rebuild

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RecalcitrantRon

RecalcitrantRon

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I have an old Gitzo 1325 which does not have the anti-twist legs. It is still sold as a rock, but the legs are getting more and more difficult to manipulate. I was thinking I would buy the inner leg workings, take it apart and rebuild it. Problem is I am having trouble finding parts and instructions. I have looked online, but parts suppliers, including Gitzo itself make it extremely difficult to determine if they are the right ones for my tripod. Any advice here would be appreciated.
 
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Hi Ron.

Which section of the legs are getting hard to pull ? I have repaired & serviced quite a few 1325, from top to bottom, the parts numbers are:
D1325.26 (the biggest legs)
D1325.27 (the mid section legs)
D1325.28 (the thinnest section).

Oliver
 
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Thanks. They are all pretty stiff. The legs themselves seem fine. After all these years they probably just need a good cleaning and some fresh bushings, shims and whatever else they have in there.
 
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That would be

Bushing Set for locking rings. I would get the whole sets:
D001.JS3

Also Guide bush set

D001.JG3

You need to specify it's for the 1325 model when you place the order, there is a part change over the years.

Oliver
 
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What great timing! I have the same Gitzo 1325 tripod that needs those parts mostly for the two largest leg diameters. If I were to change them I would likely do all three.

Is there a good guide or video that tells you how to do this. ?

I think I will order a set of parts for all three leg sections.

Please let us know how it goes.
 
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