Re: Suzuki 1987 DT 85 BENT PROP SHAFT
I bought a used lower unit off ebay and it was a good buy and operates great. Maybe you can find one used, but ask questions before you buy:
was it used in fresh water only/drive and gears operate ok/leaks/cracks anywhere in housing/gear oil condition/waht year is it.
Suzuki DT 75 & 85 lower units from 86 and 87 look to be interchangeable and from 88 into the 90's may be be interchangeable for your motor, but verify if in doubt with people here at the site or a good reptuable dealer/service tech. Check
www.brownspoint.com for comparable motor parts illustrated breakdown and interchangeability.
PS if the lower unit you have has not ever been apart (especially if it was used in salt water and or did not get flushed regularly or winterized) all the bolts and the metal to metal surfaces may be very corroded and may not come apart without damaging all the parts and not worth the effort/dollars to repair.