So I have learned that other than paint the 7000icics are identical, and anyone who bought a new 7000ics paid $20 or more for a different paint job and golden trim. It turns out they are exactly the same as shown above. So I then began looking to see if the drags were different. So as far as bearings go, the 7000icics were exactly the same. Up to this point the 7000i had three bushings, the 7000ic3 had 3 bearings in place of the bushings/spacers, and the 7000ics had the same 3 bearings as the 7000ic3. Immediately I noticed that the 7000i had a plastic spacer, whereas the 7000icics had a sleeve and bearing system. Below is a picture of each reel taken apart as far as needed to expose all parts. Its also important to note that some washers are bent and need to be placed on the exact same side every time as to provide proper spacing. You notice that I now place parts in order of the way I take them off the reel, that way I know which parts go on first. I have taken these reels apart several times and have misplaced many parts, which have taken many hours to figure out the proper placement. I'd like to state here that taking apart newer model reels is slightly difficult and frustrating the first time you take them apart. I then began taking the the side plates off of the frames and disassembling the right side plate. Essentially the bearings sit on each side of the spool as shown below. These bushings/bearings hold the spool off of the side plates and aid in easing the friction of the spool spinning. Once again I noticed that the 7000ics and 7000ic3 had similar bearings, while the 7000i had a bushing. I then took the right side tension knob off and removed the bearings and bushings of each reel. I found that other than the clicker mechanism the rest of the parts were similar. I then took the side plate off and began looking for differences. The 7000ics and 7000ic3 had bearings located within the tension knob, and the 7000i had a bushing. I began by removing the left side plate tension knob and removing the bearing/bushings located inside the tension knob. Since I have all three models I decided to take a look for myself.Ībove is a picture of a 7000ics, 7000ic3, and a 7000i from left to right. I have heard that the 7000ics (Pro Rocket) has more bearings than the 7000ici, that the bearings are sealed in the 7000ics, the 7000icics have bearings and the 7000i has bushings, that the 7000ics has a better drag system than the 7000ic3, etc. A year ago I purchased a few used Abu Garcia 7000's, including a 7000i, a 7000ic3, and a 7000ics. You can see that by the price the 7000i is cheapest, 7000ic3 is the mid range model, and the 7000ics is the most expensive and supposedly of the highest quality. I have done a little research and I know what random people on forums, blogs, and other websites say about the differences between each model. I have often wondered what the differences between my Abu Garcia 7000 models were.
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