Originally posted by Boomer
I'm not sure about the size of the HPI thrust bearing. It doesn't look very robust to me (the bearing cage looks like a stamped brass thing that wouldn't hold the bearings hardly at all). But then, it's $2.89. . .you get what you pay for.
I know that Slapmaster is selling much higher quality thrust bearings that are the right size for our cars. . .they're more money though.
As far as the CRC spacer - is there any significant difference between that one and the AE one?
That bearing should be good for at least 75lbs dynamic load though. A steel thrust bearing like the slapmaster should be able to handle 130lbs dynamic load.
In other words, it should be fine. I have a slapmaster and a home made one and they both feel the same and both have not failed and come apart. There is more than the thrust bearing in the kit. The spacer is an intrical part too.
Tim