Hi guys !
Would rubber sealed bearings last long in snow and water ? Or would they rust just as easy as the stock ones
Thanks
Would rubber sealed bearings last long in snow and water ? Or would they rust just as easy as the stock ones
Thanks
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I can relate to the lazinessThey could last longer but if they let water in it could be worse. It would make it more work to get the water back out too. I avoid running in the rain or snow for this reason. But if you don’t mind the extra work, it’s not the end of the world. I’m just more lazy than some.
Are most of the bearings the same size in the Senton? I know there are some larger bearings but it looks like the bearings that are exposed are about the same size... I've not had any bearing issues since getting the Senton so I'm in no rush to replace but having the right thing on hand might be a good idea... though I'm gonna run the stock bearings till the wheels fall offI just buy Eddy’s in bulk. I don’t buy the kits anymore. I have enough on hand to do two swaps at least.
For the cost of ceramic bearings would it be cheaper to buy a few sets of rubber sealed bearings and just change them as needed?
Anyone tried rubber sealed bearings from places like Ali express? Surely RC companies are just buying in bulk from places like that and repackaging them as RC bearings and adding a premium price.
Rubber sealed will better keep out dirt and keep lube inside but not so much water. Water gets past the seals. And chromium BB's always rust when wet. The Balls rust and the bearings get bricked fast. I see stainless steel BB's starting to showing up now. Ceramics have their purpose. I just cant justify them for bashing. Ceramics wear out just as fast because they are "Hybrid ceramics". And Full ceramic bearings are cost prohibitive for this hobby and generally not found as kits for RC.
NO and YES.Hi guys !
Would rubber sealed bearings last long in snow and water ? Or would they rust just as easy as the stock ones
Thanks
I have three 4x4 series rigs; Granite 3S, Typhon 3S, and Kraton 4S. They all use very similar sets of bearings. Enough so that I just buy large amounts of the common ones and then a smaller amount of the uncommon ones.Are most of the bearings the same size in the Senton? I know there are some larger bearings but it looks like the bearings that are exposed are about the same size... I've not had any bearing issues since getting the Senton so I'm in no rush to replace but having the right thing on hand might be a good idea... though I'm gonna run the stock bearings till the wheels fall off
Fast Eddy has started including the steering bearings in some of his kits. We still need to verify when buying, but the last guy I helped, I noticed the 5x10x4 (x4) were included.I'd say buy a set and see what happens in your situation first. Then buy individual as needed. Eddy's is good. I like AVID Racing and the AVID come in the kit with steering bearings to replace bushings. After we have a couple or few trucks we have extras and can just buy as needed...at first though, kits cost less.
At AVID we can maybe add or replace individual kit items with ceramic etc
https://www.avidrc.com/flexkit/?kit=2898&kitname=Senton+4x4+3s
I have three 4x4 series rigs; Granite 3S, Typhon 3S, and Kraton 4S. They all use very similar sets of bearings. Enough so that I just buy large amounts of the common ones and then a smaller amount of the uncommon ones.
Fast Eddy has started including the steering bearings in some of his kits. We still need to verify when buying, but the last guy I helped, I noticed the 5x10x4 (x4) were included.
You are correct they all use the same quality abec 5 rubber sealed bearings. Even most of your ceramic hybrid meet the same standards just roll a little better and need oiling less.I bet there's no difference between the top brands in quality. I like the AVID because I can build the kit with specifics and get free shipping at $50. They have some other bling I've bought like wing buttons to get to the free shipping min and I like their Slip bearing oil in the hypodermic dispenser.
Yup always check your bearings before putting them in the quality control is over the place on all the budget bearingsBit of a thread resurrection...
I changed several bearings on my son's Granite yesterday night for Fast Eddy Bearings. One of the front hub bearing was completely seized. I found that all the bearing from the Fast Eddy kit were low on grease and some were almost completely dry. I recommend popping the seal of the new bearing to check this out and add grease if needed. I will do this to the rest of the kit and to my Kraton bearing kit as well, so that they are ready to be installed when I need them.
The difference in smoothness is so worth it. Wow! Excellent upgrade to do rapidly on a new rig!
Yep. smart to check for grease/lube when new. I've been finding dry bearings when new out the package all the time. I've said that many times here on AF. FE mostly, but sometimes even with TRBC and DMC O/R. Once you start to check them, then you notice one here and there, before installing. So you just add a bit to most/all of them. (1/3 filled) Too much goes against you and can blow out the seals at high revs. Spin them up after to expel any extra grease and double check that seals stay in place.Bit of a thread resurrection...
I changed several bearings on my son's Granite yesterday night for Fast Eddy Bearings. One of the front hub bearing was completely seized. I found that all the bearing from the Fast Eddy kit were low on grease and some were almost completely dry. I recommend popping the seal of the new bearing to check this out and add grease if needed. I will do this to the rest of the kit and to my Kraton bearing kit as well, so that they are ready to be installed when I need them.
The difference in smoothness is so worth it. Wow! Excellent upgrade to do rapidly on a new rig!
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