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Old 09-09-2010, 09:33 PM
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Default Re: Bearings

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Originally Posted by FreddyGearDrive View Post
One of the beatiful things about the bushings,is there self oiling. The grease is permeated in the metal. As the bushing gets hot it releases the oil. Take a torche & heat one,& see what it does. Might look at bearings in a different light.
Like Travis,My trucks have the bejeesus geard out of them.don't need to worry about a little power draw spinning the drive line.
So here's a new question on this topic. Which is a better way to spend your money at the hobby shop,Gear reduction or bearings?
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gearing baby , gearing , my 5900 in 3rd is almost as fast as stock set up in 1st I have a few bearings but only in the wheels but may change some day .
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