Fireteam Recommend Me Some Wheel Bearings for The FT

[305HemiGuy]

Alright guys, so on my last outing with the FT two wheel bearings bit the dust. One in the rear, and one in the front. So I purchased these from Amazon. Even though the description says they'd fit the FT, the bearing supplied with this kit is too thick. BTW, it's the inner wheel bearing. Looking for some recommendations for high quality bearings that fit the FT. Thanks in advance.

 

[KevinC]

Just grab some fast eddys bearings, they’re good enough and popular.

 

[fozzy71]

WE has been good for me with Traxxas in the past.

 

[305HemiGuy]

Just grab some fast eddys bearings, they’re good enough and popular.

I started to just get Fast Eddys but I was tempted by the next day delivery of the WE bearings

WE has been good for me with Traxxas in the past.

They look & feel great, but apparently the FT uses a thinner inner bearing than the rest of the 6S line for some odd reason

 

[Garcbomber]

Upgrade to aluminum hubs or enjoy the procedure

 

[Avyn Nix]

The avid RC bearing seem to last the longest.
Have them in all my cars.

 

[305HemiGuy]

Thanks for all the input guys. I can get the Fast Eddys here in a couple days. Maybe I'll get a few Avid RC as well just to keep on hand.

 

[RCbuzz]

Jimsbearings.com seems to have good bearings as well! Last set I got from him were well lubed.

 

[dure16]

Upgrade to aluminum hubs or enjoy the procedure

How much longer do the bearings last with aluminum hubs?

 

[Senton_Prime]

Yep I have tried Jim's, and fast eddys.. both were great for the price, think I'll give trb a go next maybe
Prolly all the same, avid as well

 

[Snowmandk]

I started to just get Fast Eddys but I was tempted by the next day delivery of the WE bearings

They look & feel great, but apparently the FT uses a thinner inner bearing than the rest of the 6S line for some odd reason

The Fireteam uses the same hubs as the Talion, Infraction/Felony/Limitless, Typhon and Mojave…the bearings are all the same.

There is definitely no difference.

 

[kspitters]

Jim’s Bearings!

 

[Garcbomber]

How much longer do the bearings last with aluminum hubs?

I would get about 2 packs before one would explode on the thin bearing composite hub, didn’t matter if it was Mojave or Fireteam arms. Have about 10 packs through a couple rigs with the bigger bearings that now have large heat sinks surrounding them, still smooth. I run 22/40 gearing, wheel balance and heavy diff fluid is equally important when you’re spinning heavier tires tires 4-5k+ RPM.

 

[305HemiGuy]

The Fireteam uses the same hubs as the Talion, Infraction/Felony/Limitless, Typhon and Mojave…the bearings are all the same.

There is definitely no difference.

Hmm, I'll give it another go with the WE bearings have later today. I don't know, perhaps I'm doing something wrong, but I could not get the axle through the bearing/hub. It's almost like the bearing is a hair too thick. I'll definitely try again. Thanks.

 

[Snowmandk]

Hmm, I'll give it another go with the WE bearings have later today. I don't know, perhaps I'm doing something wrong, but I could not get the axle through the bearing/hub. It's almost like the bearing is a hair too thick. I'll definitely try again. Thanks.

So you are saying the inside diameter of the bearing is too small for the stubaxle? Are the ends of your axles damaged maybe? Might cause the ends to mushroom a little bit making them hard to get through the bearing?
Had that happen when a curb just slammed into the side of my Infraction without any warning

Just throwing ideas out there, maybe you could take some pictures?

 

[305HemiGuy]

Well the good news is I finally got the bearing in...the bad news is I can't get this piece to screw back into the top of the hub evenly. I fear I may have cross threaded. you Arrma!

 

[Sandracer_NL]

Well the good news is I finally got the bearing in...the bad news is I can't get this piece to screw back into the top of the hub evenly. I fear I may have cross threaded. you Arrma!

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Use some force while threading it in to the side where it won’t go in evenly. That usually does the trick for me.

 

[305HemiGuy]

Use some force while threading it in to the side where it won’t go in evenly. That usually does the trick for me.

Thanks. Got it in, albeit the seating may not be ideal, but it'll do for now