Kraton Wheel bearings on the Kraton v4

[Dakota]

Are the stock bearings good bearings that can get wet for cleaning or will I need to get better ones ?

 

[bicketybam]

Are the stock bearings good bearings that can get wet for cleaning or will I need to get better ones ?

You want rubber shielded bearings. Stock are metal shielded and they don’t like water at all.

 

[Dakota]

You want rubber shielded bearings. Stock are metal shielded and they don’t like water at all.

Will these work on the 2019 Kraton v4

 

[Notorious J]

Will these work on the 2019 Kraton v4

Good set. When you open the pack, there are 4 really small bearings. Those are for the steering posts.

 

[Dakota]

Good set. When you open the pack, there are 4 really small bearings. Those are for the steering posts.

So these will work for the v4 ??

 

[Notorious J]

So these will work for the v4 ??

Yes. The changes on the V4 don't affect to many things. Difs, axles, suspension, and a host of other things remain the same.

 

[Dakota]

Yes. The changes on the V4 don't affect to many things. Difs, axles, suspension, and a host of other things remain the same.

Am I good to spray my duck off with water then luv all the spots that need it .. I don’t have an air chuck

 

[Brandon]

Yes might want to spray moving parts with a non grease lub as not to attract dirt. Then wipe clean.

 

[Captain Dirt]

Am I good to spray my duck off with water then luv all the spots that need it .. I don’t have an air chuck

Yes, ducks love water!
But seriously, if you spray it off with water, use WD-40 on the bearings and other metal parts. After the WD-40 dries follow it with a dry lube spray as @Brandon said. WD-40 makes a dry lube that works pretty well.

 

[slick2500]

Yes, ducks love water!
But seriously, if you spray it off with water, use WD-40 on the bearings and other metal parts. After the WD-40 dries follow it with a dry lube spray as @Brandon said. WD-40 makes a dry lube that works pretty well.

I find Teflon based bike chain lube to be a good option for a lube as it is designed to stay on things that move and not to attract dirt.

 

[Dakota]

Yes, ducks love water!
But seriously, if you spray it off with water, use WD-40 on the bearings and other metal parts. After the WD-40 dries follow it with a dry lube spray as @Brandon said. WD-40 makes a dry lube that works pretty well.

Sorry about the spelling guys my phone auto corrects .. this is the spray I bought supposed to be good . So should I do wd 40 first then wipe off and spray with this . Or just use this ?

 

[slick2500]

Sorry about the spelling guys my phone auto corrects .. this is the spray I bought supposed to be good . So should I do wd 40 first then wipe off and spray with this . Or just use this ?

That is exactly what I was talking about.

 

[Dakota]

That is exactly what I was talking about.

Is it ok that I don’t have an air chuck .. just let it self dry or would a blow dryer be better than nothing

 

[slick2500]

Is it ok that I don’t have an air chuck .. just let it self dry or would a blow dryer be better than nothing

I would use the blow drier, anything to help get the water off of it.

 

[ARRMAed & Dangerous]

Ok so the bearings in my v4 wheels should not get wet? So now I need.to get rubber bearings and buy a spray and grease for then after each run involving dirt/mud?

 

[Captain Dirt]

Ok so the bearings in my v4 wheels should not get wet? So now I need.to get rubber bearings and buy a spray and grease for then after each run involving dirt/mud?

You can get them wet, just clean then off afterwards, dry them and use a dry lube. You shouldn't leave bearings wet for too long, even sealed ones.

 

[ARRMAed & Dangerous]

You can get them wet, just clean then off afterwards, dry them and use a dry lube. You shouldn't leave bearings wet for too long, even sealed ones.

Thanks so the rubber shielded just last linger were I to miss some water? I so have a compressor

 

[Captain Dirt]

Thanks so the rubber shielded just last linger were I to miss some water? I so have a compressor

Yes, the rubber seal keeps dirt out, so they last longer. The metal shielded stock bearings don't do a very good job if you ride it around in dirt or sand.

 

[bicketybam]

Will these work on the 2019 Kraton v4

Buy them from Fast Eddy's: https://www.fasteddybearings.com/arrma-kraton-blx-sealed-bearing-kit/

(10) 8x16x5 - one in the outside of each wheel hub (4), 2 on the outside of the 3 diffs (6)
(2) 8x19x6 - one in the inside of the front and rear diff bulkhead (2)
(4) 15x21x4 - one in the inside of each wheel hub
(2) 5x11x4 - one on the outside of of the front and rear diff bulkhead (2)
(4) 6x10x3 - see below

These small bearings replace the bushings in the bellcrank and servo saver hub.
You will be removing these:

Two are found in the top and bottom of steering bellcrank:

The other two are in the top and bottom of the servo saver hub:

When you pull off the steering assembly, sometimes the bottom bushings will get stuck on the steering posts.

Hope this helps. And I will be honest with you. I use Fast Eddy rubber shielded bearings and I never clean them or even dry them with a compressor after I get them wet. They have lasted for months. I do check them periodically and just replace them when they feel gritty. As fas as actually seizing, I have had about 4 seize out of the 6 Arrma trucks that I run. Obviously drying them is a good thing. I am just too lazy.

 

[roondog]

Buy them from Fast Eddy's: https://www.fasteddybearings.com/arrma-kraton-blx-sealed-bearing-kit/

(10) 8x16x5 - one in the outside of each wheel hub (4), 2 on the outside of the 3 diffs (6)
(2) 8x19x6 - one in the inside of the front and rear diff bulkhead (2)
(4) 15x21x4 - one in the inside of each wheel hub
(2) 5x11x4 - one on the outside of of the front and rear diff bulkhead (2)
(4) 6x10x3 - see below

These small bearings replace the bushings in the bellcrank and servo saver hub.
You will be removing these: View attachment 35106
Two are found in the top and bottom of steering bellcrank:
View attachment 35107
The other two are in the top and bottom of the servo saver hub:
View attachment 35108
When you pull off the steering assembly, sometimes the bottom bushings will get stuck on the steering posts.
View attachment 35109

Hope this helps. And I will be honest with you. I use Fast Eddy rubber shielded bearings and I never clean them or even dry them with a compressor after I get them wet. They have lasted for months. I do check them periodically and just replace them when they feel gritty. As fas as actually seizing, I have had about 4 seize out of the 6 Arrma trucks that I run. Obviously drying them is a good thing. I am just too lazy.

Thank you for this! I have a set on the way so this will be very helpful.