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Old 02-09-2009, 07:39 PM
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im replacing the front and rear hub bearings in my losi 8ight truggy.

whats a good brand that will last long. i live avid cause its $1 but will they last a while. or should i go with the losi bearings
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Old 02-09-2009, 07:43 PM
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there are so many different manf of bearings out there it is very hard to say one is better than the other.. i personally run the boca yellow seal ceramics in my cars
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will avid last a while or is it worth gettin the losi?
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will avid last a while or is it worth gettin the losi?
I like my avids, and they have lasted quite a while, i would go with them
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ok im gettin the 8x14x4 rubber and the 1/2 x 3/4 revolutions. are these the right ones to get... i know the size is right but what about the bearin type
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ok im gettin the 8x14x4 rubber and the 1/2 x 3/4 revolutions. are these the right ones to get... i know the size is right but what about the bearin type

Yep should be

there rubber sealed so they keep dirt out, there very good for wheel bearings
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Get Boca bearings, last for ages and are really smooth. Great price for a great product. Check out www.bocabearings.com
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thanks for the help guys, but i just filed my taxes and im gettin more then i thought so im gettin the new 2.0
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Originally Posted by losi_racer
thanks for the help guys, but i just filed my taxes and im gettin more then i thought so im gettin the new 2.0
Score. Thats always nice when it happens!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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i use the answer-rcusa.com bearings in my losi, they last a long time and spin pretty free, they are rubber sealed on one side and metal sealed on the inside, there sets are reasonably priced as well
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Originally Posted by losi_racer
thanks for the help guys, but i just filed my taxes and im gettin more then i thought so im gettin the new 2.0
Sweeet!

I hope this happens when I do my taxes as well!
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Avid great bearings.
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