Lubing drive cups

[EAGLELITE]

What’s the best lubricant for drive cups,,,,or should they be lubed at all......just wondering,,,,,,thanks guys......

 

[Notorious J]

What’s the best lubricant for drive cups,,,,or should they be lubed at all......just wondering,,,,,,thanks guys......

If you are talking about in the dif case, a little grease on the big gear is all you need. Just enough to reduce friction between the main gear and the pinion. I use regular silicone grease covering the teeth with a thin layer

 

[EAGLELITE]

If you are talking about in the dif case, a little grease on the big gear is all you need. Just enough to reduce friction between the main gear and the pinion. I use regular silicone grease covering the teeth with a thin layer

No, I’m talking about just the drive cups,,,I’ve got the diffs handled,,,,,thanks

 

[Notorious J]

No, I’m talking about just the drive cups,,,I’ve got the diffs handled,,,,,thanks

Anything dry or a wax lubricant. You want them to pick up the least amount of dirt and debris possible

 

[EAGLELITE]

Anything dry or a wax lubricant. You want them to pick up the least amount of dirt and debris possible

Ok thanks,,,I’ll give it a go,,,,,thanks for the comeback,,,,, have fun......

 

[Notorious J]

Ok thanks,,,I’ll give it a go,,,,,thanks for the comeback,,,,, have fun......

Np. There's a few threads with specific brands that people use. I just bought a can of dry graphite spray from an automotive supply store. Some bicycle chain lubes come in a dry wax version as well.

 

[EAGLELITE]

Np. There's a few threads with specific brands that people use. I just bought a can of dry graphite spray from an automotive supply store. Some bicycle chain lubes come in a dry wax version as well.

Good idea,,,,thanks,,,I’ll try different stuff just to see which is best,,,,,,

 

[Camaroboy383]

Def. Dry lubes or none at all.. dirt will collect in the cup and make a lapping compound effectively wearing the cups and bones to scrap...

I've never used anything.. I leave them dry.. but I tear it down and clean it often.. takes seasons for me to go through cups and bones...

 

[EAGLELITE]

Good idea,,,,thanks,,,I’ll try different stuff just to see which is best,,,,,,

I was thinking about the 1,000,000 or 20,000,000. Traxxas diff oil might work,,,,mmmmmm.....

 

[olds97_lss]

I was thinking about the 1,000,000 or 20,000,000. Traxxas diff oil might work,,,,mmmmmm.....

20M is like a puddy. It won't stay. 1M is like grease and will attract a lot of dirt.

I use white lightning clean ride chain lube. It's a thin liquid with wax particles in it, you shake the bottle, then apply and let dry. I put it on all my cups/cvd's/spurs. Quiets things down a bit. I apply it after every bash so it's completely dried for next time. It doesn't take too long, but it's just a habit I get into.
https://www.amazon.com/White-Lightning-Original-Self-Cleaning-Lubricant/dp/B000C14HL0

Some use this and say it works well:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001B0VDC2

I haven't tried that stuff yet. In 3-4 years when my white lightning runs out, I'll try the dupont stuff.

 

[EAGLELITE]

20M is like a puddy. It won't stay. 1M is like grease and will attract a lot of dirt.

I use white lightning clean ride chain lube. It's a thin liquid with wax particles in it, you shake the bottle, then apply and let dry. I put it on all my cups/cvd's/spurs. Quiets things down a bit. I apply it after every bash so it's completely dried for next time. It doesn't take too long, but it's just a habit I get into.
https://www.amazon.com/White-Lightning-Original-Self-Cleaning-Lubricant/dp/B000C14HL0

Some use this and say it works well:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001B0VDC2

I haven't tried that stuff yet. In 3-4 years when my white lightning runs out, I'll try the dupont stuff.

If I just put a real thin coating just a little,,,seems like it would stay on for a while and won’t sling out,,maybe just the 1,000,000 will work,,,,,never really know til you try,,,,,I’ll let you know I might experiment on all four axles with different lubes,,,,should be interesting

 

[Clubin]

I leave em dry.

 

[olds97_lss]

If I just put a real thin coating just a little,,,seems like it would stay on for a while and won’t sling out,,maybe just the 1,000,000 will work,,,,,never really know til you try,,,,,I’ll let you know I might experiment on all four axles with different lubes,,,,should be interesting

I tried thick and thin silicone oil, grease, wd40, stp engine treatment, 3-in-1, 3-in-1 teflon "dry" lube (wasn't dry, but I use the bottle for the WL)... all collected dirt and made a mess.

 

[Cr3pitus]

Imo dry is best for that area. Not what she said.

 

[bicketybam]

I use a dry lube on parts like that.

 

[Crewchief227]

Anything dry or a wax lubricant. You want them to pick up the least amount of dirt and debris possible

That's what I use, Liquid Wrench Dry Lube.?

 

[LibertyMKiii]

I did some research into this a while back and it was determined that the Dupont chain saver (Dry wax Teflon ) was the best stuff.

 

[crimsonfancy]

I use the White Lightning chain lube too. Quick to dry into a waxy lubricant and won't pick up dirt. Shake it well and good luck with the lid. I stripped the screw on cap and now I have to make sure to keep it upright.

Walmart is cheapest and easily accessible.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/White-Lightning-4-Ounce-Easy-Lube/24530052

 

[olds97_lss]

I use the White Lightning chain lube too. Quick to dry into a waxy lubricant and won't pick up dirt. Shake it well and good luck with the lid. I stripped the screw on cap and now I have to make sure to keep it upright.

Walmart is cheapest and easily accessible.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/White-Lightning-4-Ounce-Easy-Lube/24530052

If you do go with white lightning, go with clean ride or easy ride. Do not get the epic ride. That stuff stays wet. I just threw a bottle of that away.

 

[crimsonfancy]

That White Lightning even works in tough keyholes. I tried it one day and when it worked nicely I went around the house and fixed every keyhole I could find. Just squirt a little on the key, do the jiggle and good to go.