ya when i blew out my same bearing as yours with my kraton or i mean team durango Dex8t same bearing though and cvds my cvd shaft was bent right where it connects to the wheel hub and it caused the bearing to blow out.
😅😂😂Thanks my guy... You have just cost me 1,200 today! As soon as my Fireteam comes in, I am tearing it completely apart! I am going to do WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE from the factory!!! *MAKE ARRMA GREAT AGAIN* lol Edit: I have not been into RC for the last 9 years! No joke you have played great role/influence to me talking myself back into this endless money pit of a hobby! I hope coming back to it with this revives the fun I used to have! (and am not making a big mistake) -Former 1:8 scale buggy, and truggy racer from 2002-2012! Team XRay! Hardcore Basher/Thrasher with 3 or 4 Savages, and a couple Losi LST's ... I am only 36, but I go WAYYYY BACK LOL!
My Mojave did that like every pack.I used BocCa bearings, and fast eddy. Same issue. I ended up having to get the HR steering blocks. After that no more issues. bTW First
I don't see the HR Steering Blocks available for the Fireteam. What's the part number you used? My first run, I bumped into a rock and blew out the drivers side inner bearing. Seems with those BIG tires, the wheel bearings are a bit sloppy in the knuckle (steering block). I noticed that before I even took'er for a rip. That's okay... as, I'd rather have a cheap part blow out then break something costly or unobtainable.
Thank you for the up close view so I could see exactly what to do. My fireteam had the bearings on the front left and back right blow out just like yours. I got it used so I’m unsure how mistreated it may have been but I’ve been driving rc cars for years and have never blown out bearings despite not performing maintenance as often as I should. Already ordered replacements (not arrma brand) and I’m going to switch them all out.
My Mojave took a good forward flip/tumble and popped the same axle and bearing. I believe if they get over stressed it happens. Mine was in perfect condition and I replaced it ,set droop screws and put some more preload in it and haven't had a problem since.
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. My friend got me into hobby grade rc cars and I just bought the fireteam. And my bearing blew out. Super duper helpful video and informational. I’ll have aftermarket hubs and bearings on my door step soon
And I'm with you. I can't not lube bearings. I understand those who suggest not to, but I have to, whether it's grease or oil, I can't run things without at least something.
@@TheAdventuresofWally Yes indeed, bearings are a consumable item. I do notice though that the inner axle bearing on the Arrma 6s rigs fail way more often than just about any bearing on any rc I've owned in 35 years. They're simply too thin. I've seen aftermarket hubs that use larger bearings, Hot racing I believe? I may give them a try, but at $50 a pair, that's alot of bearings! Decisions, decisions..🤣🤣
I’m new to RC cars and my new Fireteam lost the front bearing on the 3rd pack. I have no idea what I am doing. This video will be of enormous help. Cheers fella. 😊
Hey, I don't know if anybody else said so .. but you'll keep losing front bearings if you don't shim out that side to side slop . keep even pressure = less fixin it lol
On a positive note. We can all lube our bearings at the same time 😂 it's seems like I'm always cleaning mine. I do spray a little silicone lube in them and a dab of marine grease. I know it's a double edged sword because of the attraction of dust but I figure dust and lube is better than just dust. And it makes me wipe them down more. Personal preference
If I take my bearings apart, I pop the dust cover off and pack them like I would wheel bearing on my full size rigs. I use Lucus green or red grease. Also pack the voided area between bearings. Just my opinion. I haven't blown a bearing sense. Have Fun.
Yep if caught in time I use permatex ceramic extreme lube on rubber sealed but this wasn't enough packs to warrant this premature destruction . . . Flawed design and JUNK material used
I didnt make it through my first pack before having same issue. No flips, impacts or sand running. Just in a parking lot and super short grass and all the sudden it started doing donuts. Grabbed the rig and saw the exact same thing. Just ordered the HR knuckles with the larger bearings as this seems to be a common issue.
Pretty common for my Arrmas but they do get wet. Part of the hobby, bearings aren't that expensive. I find I go through more tires than bearings and that starts to get costly.
I usually give my bearing a little shot of WD 40. I'm not sure how much it helps or hurts. I do end up getting my rc's wet all the time during the winter driving in the snow. I just throw them in the bathtub to dry out since the snow isn't muddy. But I don't usually take the tires off and check bearings that often. I do check them whenever I have a reason to take the tires off. I'll be looking forward to seeing you check the bearings after the next time you drive the fire team at diamond dust to see if the oil helped or made mud!! Great little maintenance vid Guy!! 💯
Nope.. That bearing definitely shouldn't have blown out. I feel your pain, I've got RCs that are 3 or 4 years old running on original bearings.. I've also got RCs that blew bearings withing a month or so.! Btw, I've heard people say that you shouldn't oil bearings & CV/UJs if you're running in dusty conditions because you'll end up with a gritty paste inside everything which will wear your stuff out quickly. I personally don't know what's best.. Sometimes I'll oil up, sometimes I don't.. A bit like naughty fun time with the missus.! LOL.
Personally I like revolution bearings, one side shielded one side sealed, shielded side pointing inwards and sealed facing outward, find they rotate better s as no still keep out the dirt, the stock ones on my Arrma big rock v3 lasted approx 6 runs, the revolution ones I’ve had in for at least 30 packs and still running great 👍
Never heard of these until this comment, cheers, I've ordered 6 as spares to try because the Arrma stock shielded and some other brand shielded ones don't really work, my Typhon rear hub bearings always end up full of dirt and seizing.
Yep both my exb Mojave and my felony done this on the inside rear bearing on one wheel only. And only after 4/5 packs from new. Now I replaced them with the blue sealed bearings and sorted ....no more issues. I've had both RC'S for about 18 mths now still all good. I'm just putting it down to a bad couple of bearings. I don't understand how you popped the drive shaft out tho 🤔.... I don't Think it was related to the bearing she should have run on with the outside bearing support. Who knows. Hopefully it's ok mate. I was loving the run with this rc at DD2 before that happened great fun. I'm hoping you take it back there it's a interesting and exciting spot for testing these rc's out. Thanks T. For the repair vid 👌
My passenger front side bearing blew off on second pack with the servo. I just contacted Horizon. I watched your video and expecting to break and it did. I was doing some donuts in the rain and may be water got in to the bearings. I don't know why the servo failed though ....
I think what’s happening is the rubber is getting hot and the oil is cheap and burning up. I have a Kraton v3 still never touched one bearing. Great job @RC Guy garage. Thanks
It is not a maintenance or dust issue. It's a load and stress issue - they are undersized for this car. I had 2 blow out within the first 20 packs. No bearing 'wears out' in that length of time, no matter how dusty it is.
Wow and what have you done to fix the blow out repeating itself Frank, and is that the only persistent issue on him, once I realised the bearings were same size as 6s line I did think about the weight on the same size bearings I hear vitavon hubs for sure were the best way moving forwards all around Nice of you to share defo helps😎
I don't know Guy, having never ran that in water, that rust was there when you bought it and weakened that bearing and may also effect the others it appears now. Unless Arrma removes the seals and takes a close look at the bearings, they wouldn't know about that either! I don't know what their QC protocols are. But this looks like a problem that can happen to any of the RC manufactures. Really enjoyed your LIVE last night! Lot of great RC subs in there! Learned a few things! I'm also thinking that plastic carriers flex enough to perhaps put stress on the bearings and also allow for grit to pass by the bearings and get inside the carriers. In my younger days on farms and ranches, we greased bearings twice a day. I might try greasing the carrier bearings on my Maxx and keep running it in that sand to see what turns up!
@@rcguygarage Some oils would do well for that! In my earlier life, I was well involved in SWAT and Weapons Instruction in LE. One of the important aspects of "tool" maintenance that we were taught at several of the schools that I attended, was how to keep rust at bay. One product that worked extremely well at that was "Break Free", the same cleaner/lubricant that the US Military uses on their "tools". I've been using it for well over 40 years and have never suffered a rust issue on any of my own personal "tools" under any wet weather conditions. I use it on all of my fishing and hunting gear. I plan on using Break Free exclusively on all of the bearings in my own RC cars in the future after getting this education from you and others about RC bearings! You might consider trying it, it has passed stringent military tests where rust kills important equipment!
I seem to remember earl had to repair something on that thing after a couple runs. This bearing repair is giving me a deja vu, but maybe I'm confusing the fireteam with something else.
Those inner wheel bearings last me about 4 to 5 packs always have.They just not big enough,no matter what brand ya buy.The question is ,should they be such consumables at such an early stage ?so on and so on.✌️
Wow 4 packs. I have @ least 50 in both my cars and only had bearings fail in the gear areas not the wheels. Guess my wd-40 hits help more then I thought.
Its not only the car but damn i wish i had a bash spot like this Id also say its a car issue. The bearings on that 6s models are way too, hm, thin? But Hot Racing makes a nice upgrade that fits bigger bearings
I’m about to replace my front two as well. To be fair, though, this thing drives HARD. And that’s the only thing that’s broken. And that’s not really “broken”. It drives. Ha. It just needed a better bearings from factory. Otherwise this thing is a BEAST! And I’m no fanboy - equal opportunist here lol.
@@rcguygarage yes snow melt boom water. Usually I don't bash in snow cause water gets in everything. Good tip spray down with silicone so have little barrier protection bashing in rain in snow. Or after done bashing blow out the rc dry then oil the bearings get done. I have to say this it kinda your fault gonna winter bash you have to do extra maintenance after running. Now arrma do have crappy bearings. This is the reason I don't bash in snow or rain.
@@rcguygarage guy one more thing Jim bearings sell stainless steel bearing kits as well. They won't rust out. I know Jim he in my state in Ohio. Cool guy
@@KalsRcAdventures I think I really want to talk about this if you've got a moment so anytime I get the vehicle wet I shouldn't assume that the sealed bearings that the vehicle has will repel water because the bearings have oil in it or are the bearings dry making water ingress that much easier I think this is actually a very good question what are your thoughts???!
No idea if it's good or bad but on my typhon I hits those areas with Wd-40 every few runs. Then again my lower suspension arm is glued together so it's not like my maintenance skills are that good lol.
That early? Mate, I just burned out both on the rear of the Mojave exb on pack 4 xD took both hub carriers with it and top it off - had to drill out the screw locking the pin and lost the thread on the axle by doing so... Running on similar terrain like you do.
Those bearings shouldn't crap out so quickly but that diamond dust driving is definitely tough on them. The only thing i could think of that would be as corrosive to run on for bearings would be salt water. Hoping mine don't go that quickly. I do mostly grassy field driving and no big jumps so I should be safe.
You have luck like mine outcast 8s rtr after 2 packs the bearing seal was on the drive shaft there bearings suck so I replaced all of them haven't had a problem with them good luck and keep up the good work love your channel have a grate day ps how do I get some stickers I've got some cash lol
Been looking at reviews knowing I have one under the XMas tree. Seems like it's always an issue with the bearings. I'll be sure to check mine first thing and perhaps get an extra set on order. Usually when I order spare parts for things I never end up having to use them LOL. Also I have only seen one video on replacing bearings which includes adding spacers to eliminate slop. Should we be checking and adding spacers to?
A QUESTION….. Hello… excellent video, well done…. Question… if the Fireteam needs new wheel bearings, are there better replacements than the original ones from Arrma? I would not want to install the same kind of Arrma bearings if there is a better option… thanks in advance for your suggestions….Kindest Regards…. Ron
You can purchase larger hubs that would be aftermarket that would house a larger bearing otherwise yes installing just better bearings from either Jim's bearings or Fast Eddie If staying with stock hubs. It is honestly dependent on how hard you drive and turn to where the bearings are a consumable item
Has anyone tried the TRB 15x21x4mm bearings from Ama? If so... are they better than stock? Don't really want/need to put HR alum steering blocks right now, as I know that'll help solve the issues all together BUT transfer the load to another part when bashing those big tires into stationary objects.
Just wanted to say, this is both a quality control issue and design flaw IMO. My bro had the same bearings fall apart on the second run with a brand new talion exb. I've replaced those same bearings on both the mojave and kraton more times than I can remember. The bearings are just too small for the job they're tasked with, add to that the "lowest priced supplier wins"..and, well you know the rest..love the channel Guy!!
Hey guy you think I should just pick up some extra bearings ? this seems like a common issue on this RC I haven’t ran the truck yet im trying to learn everything I can before the issues start 😂😫😭😎😇 just part of the hobby im learning.
No lie them bearings kinda crap for this quality of rc it's not a Amazon special its top of the line so should atleast have good shielded bearing.... but that's only some it... alot to explain... but that driveshaft coming out of the cup is probably what messed the bearing up when the shaft is out an bound up an your still moving the suspension up an down turning the wheels left/right while rolling is a ton of strain on the cheap bearing.... I'd be checking into why it came out pivot ball issue or droop screw issue keep that driveshaft in check an that will help your next bearing to.... keep bashing guy...
At min 30.... you wonder why there's so much grit "in a sealed area". Well, it's not sealed. The bearings fit loosely in the steering block. They don't press in, nor have a rubber seal between bearing and block. If they PRESSED in, like a bearing into a alum wheel hub.... then, yes. They'd be sealed. The tolerances just aren't there. Maybe the Hot Racing block is a pressed in fit, and eliminates that issue?! Anyone with HR blocks who can attest to it or not?
Arrma Maintenance says.. diff service after 10 packs, and shock service after 20 packs, they do not specify a service schedule for the wheel hub bearings.. but I guess you could "surmise" that if they want the diffs done at 10 packs, and shocks at 20 packs.. those bearings would be "recommended" perhaps at 10 packs ? But personally I would never even consider replacing those bearings before 20 packs.. but from seeing how the bearing looked when you pulled it out.. its a poor quality, and will def. let dirt and water in after just a few runs, just another sign of cost cutting and poor QC from a manufacturer. Its disappointing for sure and is def. holding me back from picking up any new RCs . And if I took the bearings apart for cleaning, I would have used some hi-temp grease, just for the thickness since the seal doesnt seem very good on those cheap bearings and I would worry the liquid lube would just leak out.. just my 2 pennies worth ..
ya when i blew out my same bearing as yours with my kraton or i mean team durango Dex8t same bearing though and cvds my cvd shaft was bent right where it connects to the wheel hub and it caused the bearing to blow out.
😅😂😂Thanks my guy... You have just cost me 1,200 today!
As soon as my Fireteam comes in, I am tearing it completely apart! I am going to do WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE from the factory!!! *MAKE ARRMA GREAT AGAIN* lol
Edit: I have not been into RC for the last 9 years! No joke you have played great role/influence to me talking myself back into this endless money pit of a hobby!
I hope coming back to it with this revives the fun I used to have! (and am not making a big mistake)
-Former 1:8 scale buggy, and truggy racer from 2002-2012! Team XRay!
Hardcore Basher/Thrasher with 3 or 4 Savages, and a couple Losi LST's ... I am only 36, but I go WAYYYY BACK LOL!
👍💯👊
My Mojave did that like every pack.I used BocCa bearings, and fast eddy. Same issue. I ended up having to get the HR steering blocks. After that no more issues. bTW First
I don't see the HR Steering Blocks available for the Fireteam. What's the part number you used?
My first run, I bumped into a rock and blew out the drivers side inner bearing. Seems with those BIG tires, the wheel bearings are a bit sloppy in the knuckle (steering block). I noticed that before I even took'er for a rip. That's okay... as, I'd rather have a cheap part blow out then break something costly or unobtainable.
@J Jensen that's because the arms for the fireteam are off of the Kraton. The fireteam is essentially a mishmash of a Mojave body and kraton arms
Thank you for the up close view so I could see exactly what to do. My fireteam had the bearings on the front left and back right blow out just like yours. I got it used so I’m unsure how mistreated it may have been but I’ve been driving rc cars for years and have never blown out bearings despite not performing maintenance as often as I should. Already ordered replacements (not arrma brand) and I’m going to switch them all out.
Good decision 👍💯
Thanks for the video man. My fireteam bearings lasted not even one battery pack.
I just got this Truck thank you for this Maintenance tip 🙏
My Mojave took a good forward flip/tumble and popped the same axle and bearing. I believe if they get over stressed it happens. Mine was in perfect condition and I replaced it ,set droop screws and put some more preload in it and haven't had a problem since.
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. My friend got me into hobby grade rc cars and I just bought the fireteam. And my bearing blew out. Super duper helpful video and informational. I’ll have aftermarket hubs and bearings on my door step soon
Which hubs and bearings did you go with ?
Thank you for showing me how to do that. I was doing it wrong. Big help.
And I'm with you. I can't not lube bearings. I understand those who suggest not to, but I have to, whether it's grease or oil, I can't run things without at least something.
That music track you were playing was off the chain ⛓️
I have had it happen on all my Arrma 6s rigs.I feel your pain brother. I’m going vitavon hubs to see if I get any better results.👍
DANG $$$ and how much is THAT???
@@rcguygarage Cheap compared to Rippin time ✌️
Yeah. Vitavon is very very expensive. Bearings are doomed to fail eventually
$120 Let’s face it this hobby isn’t cheap, lol! My rigs are all M2C beef cakes.
@@TheAdventuresofWally Yes indeed, bearings are a consumable item. I do notice though that the inner axle bearing on the Arrma 6s rigs fail way more often than just about any bearing on any rc I've owned in 35 years. They're simply too thin. I've seen aftermarket hubs that use larger bearings, Hot racing I believe? I may give them a try, but at $50 a pair, that's alot of bearings! Decisions, decisions..🤣🤣
I’m new to RC cars and my new Fireteam lost the front bearing on the 3rd pack. I have no idea what I am doing. This video will be of enormous help. Cheers fella. 😊
Ditto for me down to the tee as I am also new to the hobby and same result in the same number of runs lol 🤦🏾♂️
Can't go wrong with Jim's Bearings! One of my fellow Buckeyes.
Happen to me on my 3rd run definitely upgrading all 4 bearings
And that's the thing why is that cool that you have to do that??!?
Thanks for the lesson and review on this. Great job on the video as well.
Thanks a lot. I just blew mine out yesterday lol
Hey, I don't know if anybody else said so .. but you'll keep losing front bearings if you don't shim out that side to side slop .
keep even pressure = less fixin it lol
On a positive note. We can all lube our bearings at the same time 😂 it's seems like I'm always cleaning mine. I do spray a little silicone lube in them and a dab of marine grease. I know it's a double edged sword because of the attraction of dust but I figure dust and lube is better than just dust. And it makes me wipe them down more. Personal preference
If I take my bearings apart, I pop the dust cover off and pack them like I would wheel bearing on my full size rigs. I use Lucus green or red grease. Also pack the voided area between bearings. Just my opinion. I haven't blown a bearing sense.
Have Fun.
Yep if caught in time I use permatex ceramic extreme lube on rubber sealed but this wasn't enough packs to warrant this premature destruction . . . Flawed design and JUNK material used
I didnt make it through my first pack before having same issue. No flips, impacts or sand running. Just in a parking lot and super short grass and all the sudden it started doing donuts. Grabbed the rig and saw the exact same thing. Just ordered the HR knuckles with the larger bearings as this seems to be a common issue.
Pretty common for my Arrmas but they do get wet. Part of the hobby, bearings aren't that expensive. I find I go through more tires than bearings and that starts to get costly.
I usually give my bearing a little shot of WD 40. I'm not sure how much it helps or hurts. I do end up getting my rc's wet all the time during the winter driving in the snow. I just throw them in the bathtub to dry out since the snow isn't muddy. But I don't usually take the tires off and check bearings that often. I do check them whenever I have a reason to take the tires off. I'll be looking forward to seeing you check the bearings after the next time you drive the fire team at diamond dust to see if the oil helped or made mud!! Great little maintenance vid Guy!! 💯
Nope.. That bearing definitely shouldn't have blown out.
I feel your pain, I've got RCs that are 3 or 4 years old running on original bearings..
I've also got RCs that blew bearings withing a month or so.!
Btw, I've heard people say that you shouldn't oil bearings & CV/UJs if you're running in dusty conditions because you'll end up with a gritty paste inside everything which will wear your stuff out quickly.
I personally don't know what's best.. Sometimes I'll oil up, sometimes I don't..
A bit like naughty fun time with the missus.! LOL.
Personally I like revolution bearings, one side shielded one side sealed, shielded side pointing inwards and sealed facing outward, find they rotate better s as no still keep out the dirt, the stock ones on my Arrma big rock v3 lasted approx 6 runs, the revolution ones I’ve had in for at least 30 packs and still running great 👍
Never heard of these until this comment, cheers, I've ordered 6 as spares to try because the Arrma stock shielded and some other brand shielded ones don't really work, my Typhon rear hub bearings always end up full of dirt and seizing.
Yep both my exb Mojave and my felony done this on the inside rear bearing on one wheel only. And only after 4/5 packs from new. Now I replaced them with the blue sealed bearings and sorted ....no more issues. I've had both RC'S for about 18 mths now still all good. I'm just putting it down to a bad couple of bearings. I don't understand how you popped the drive shaft out tho 🤔.... I don't Think it was related to the bearing she should have run on with the outside bearing support. Who knows. Hopefully it's ok mate. I was loving the run with this rc at DD2 before that happened great fun. I'm hoping you take it back there it's a interesting and exciting spot for testing these rc's out. Thanks T. For the repair vid 👌
The shaft popped cause the inner bearing allowed the spindle to push though the hub 👍
Oh I get ya... Thanks for that ... I really wasn't sure, but that makes sense. 😊
Thanks, this is a very practical and useful video.
Mine did the same with the bearing
My passenger front side bearing blew off on second pack with the servo. I just contacted Horizon. I watched your video and expecting to break and it did.
I was doing some donuts in the rain and may be water got in to the bearings. I don't know why the servo failed though ....
That voice bro 😱 I’m gonna have nightmares 🤙🏻
I also put oil on the inside between the outer & inner bearings because it makes sense in my mind too.!!
Yep! 💯
I think what’s happening is the rubber is getting hot and the oil is cheap and burning up. I have a Kraton v3 still never touched one bearing. Great job @RC Guy garage. Thanks
The same left side bearing went out in my fireteam as well!
Fire team needs a bearing team👍🏻great ripp!
It is not a maintenance or dust issue. It's a load and stress issue - they are undersized for this car. I had 2 blow out within the first 20 packs. No bearing 'wears out' in that length of time, no matter how dusty it is.
Wow and what have you done to fix the blow out repeating itself Frank, and is that the only persistent issue on him, once I realised the bearings were same size as 6s line I did think about the weight on the same size bearings
I hear vitavon hubs for sure were the best way moving forwards all around
Nice of you to share defo helps😎
How hard are you driving?
I have the same problem on my 6s typhon. had to replace both sides on the front.
I don't know Guy, having never ran that in water, that rust was there when you bought it and weakened that bearing and may also effect the others it appears now. Unless Arrma removes the seals and takes a close look at the bearings, they wouldn't know about that either! I don't know what their QC protocols are. But this looks like a problem that can happen to any of the RC manufactures.
Really enjoyed your LIVE last night! Lot of great RC subs in there! Learned a few things!
I'm also thinking that plastic carriers flex enough to perhaps put stress on the bearings and also allow for grit to pass by the bearings and get inside the carriers.
In my younger days on farms and ranches, we greased bearings twice a day. I might try greasing the carrier bearings on my Maxx and keep running it in that sand to see what turns up!
Apparently i did ryn it in snow once BUT i did dry it off and wouldnt the existing oil in the bearings that are sealed supposed to keep water out?
@@rcguygarage Some oils would do well for that! In my earlier life, I was well involved in SWAT and Weapons Instruction in LE. One of the important aspects of "tool" maintenance that we were taught at several of the schools that I attended, was how to keep rust at bay. One product that worked extremely well at that was "Break Free", the same cleaner/lubricant that the US Military uses on their "tools".
I've been using it for well over 40 years and have never suffered a rust issue on any of my own personal "tools" under any wet weather conditions. I use it on all of my fishing and hunting gear.
I plan on using Break Free exclusively on all of the bearings in my own RC cars in the future after getting this education from you and others about RC bearings! You might consider trying it, it has passed stringent military tests where rust kills important equipment!
I've already had 2 bearings fail and only got it about a month ago. And I don't launch like youtubers and it's never been wet.
No. All my wheel bearings went in the first couple of times running it
I seem to remember earl had to repair something on that thing after a couple runs. This bearing repair is giving me a deja vu, but maybe I'm confusing the fireteam with something else.
Those inner wheel bearings last me about 4 to 5 packs always have.They just not big enough,no matter what brand ya buy.The question is ,should they be such consumables at such an early stage ?so on and so on.✌️
That's awfully fast to destroy a bearing.
Wow 4 packs. I have @ least 50 in both my cars and only had bearings fail in the gear areas not the wheels. Guess my wd-40 hits help more then I thought.
@@Macgyver46 does the Wd40 not melt the rubber seals??
I run proline 3.8,which often go out of balance,surely this bashes the bearings more.
@@johnnyhaberfield721 I've blown out 2 in a month on a bone stock Fireteam - no water, no huge jumps.
I feel that if you are running mostly in sandy/dusty conditions like Diamond Dust, more frequent maintenance will be required. 👍👍
Yes
Its not only the car but damn i wish i had a bash spot like this
Id also say its a car issue. The bearings on that 6s models are way too, hm, thin? But Hot Racing makes a nice upgrade that fits bigger bearings
RIGHT but if this is a seemingly VERY WELL KNOWN issue why isn't the MANUFACTURER addressing this than us?
@@rcguygarage because Manufaturer hope we,ll buy their resonable, overpriced bearings (IMO)
TRB makes quality rubber sealed bearings for great prices on Amazon 👍👍👍
My third run this happened to me. Traxxas maxx is the way to go!
I’m about to replace my front two as well. To be fair, though, this thing drives HARD. And that’s the only thing that’s broken. And that’s not really “broken”. It drives. Ha. It just needed a better bearings from factory. Otherwise this thing is a BEAST! And I’m no fanboy - equal opportunist here lol.
Holy crap you upload a lot of videos...
U took it in snow remember guy 🤣🤣🤣
Yeah I do NOW🤣😂 BUT do you think even then it should have rusted???
@@rcguygarage yes snow melt boom water. Usually I don't bash in snow cause water gets in everything. Good tip spray down with silicone so have little barrier protection bashing in rain in snow. Or after done bashing blow out the rc dry then oil the bearings get done. I have to say this it kinda your fault gonna winter bash you have to do extra maintenance after running. Now arrma do have crappy bearings. This is the reason I don't bash in snow or rain.
@@rcguygarage guy one more thing Jim bearings sell stainless steel bearing kits as well. They won't rust out. I know Jim he in my state in Ohio. Cool guy
Ohhhh right i remember those very cool videos in your front yard snow rippin😉👍🏼💯
@@KalsRcAdventures I think I really want to talk about this if you've got a moment so anytime I get the vehicle wet I shouldn't assume that the sealed bearings that the vehicle has will repel water because the bearings have oil in it or are the bearings dry making water ingress that much easier I think this is actually a very good question what are your thoughts???!
Like your workbench and great video
Yeah my better half HATES IT🤣🤣
You're having too much fun Guy.
No idea if it's good or bad but on my typhon I hits those areas with Wd-40 every few runs. Then again my lower suspension arm is glued together so it's not like my maintenance skills are that good lol.
Doing this on pack 3. What junk are these bearings? Safety pin came off as well. Spur slid and ate it as well. 3rd pack..
That early? Mate, I just burned out both on the rear of the Mojave exb on pack 4 xD took both hub carriers with it and top it off - had to drill out the screw locking the pin and lost the thread on the axle by doing so... Running on similar terrain like you do.
Yep not cool when it goes out faster than expected
@@rcguygarage aluminum hubs for better heat transfer, removed inner shielding, filled the whole chamber with grease. fingers crossed...
Those bearings shouldn't crap out so quickly but that diamond dust driving is definitely tough on them. The only thing i could think of that would be as corrosive to run on for bearings would be salt water. Hoping mine don't go that quickly. I do mostly grassy field driving and no big jumps so I should be safe.
You have luck like mine outcast 8s rtr after 2 packs the bearing seal was on the drive shaft there bearings suck so I replaced all of them haven't had a problem with them good luck and keep up the good work love your channel have a grate day ps how do I get some stickers I've got some cash lol
Imagine that’s just the wheel bearings there are differential bearings center diff bearings so many to oil to much work to lube for maintenance 😱😱
Been looking at reviews knowing I have one under the XMas tree. Seems like it's always an issue with the bearings. I'll be sure to check mine first thing and perhaps get an extra set on order. Usually when I order spare parts for things I never end up having to use them LOL. Also I have only seen one video on replacing bearings which includes adding spacers to eliminate slop. Should we be checking and adding spacers to?
The issue is the cheaply sourced bearings from the manufacturer
A QUESTION….. Hello… excellent video, well done…. Question… if the Fireteam needs new wheel bearings, are there better replacements than the original ones from Arrma? I would not want to install the same kind of Arrma bearings if there is a better option… thanks in advance for your suggestions….Kindest Regards…. Ron
You can purchase larger hubs that would be aftermarket that would house a larger bearing otherwise yes installing just better bearings from either Jim's bearings or Fast Eddie If staying with stock hubs. It is honestly dependent on how hard you drive and turn to where the bearings are a consumable item
Hi again…. Sorry to bother you again, but Can you tell me the exact wheel bearing replacement part numbers from Frast Eddie? Thanks…. Ron
Has anyone tried the TRB 15x21x4mm bearings from Ama? If so... are they better than stock? Don't really want/need to put HR alum steering blocks right now, as I know that'll help solve the issues all together BUT transfer the load to another part when bashing those big tires into stationary objects.
mine did the same exact thing
Having same problem in typhon 6s. Ever find a remedy? ive blown these bearings out repeatedly.
Just wanted to say, this is both a quality control issue and design flaw IMO. My bro had the same bearings fall apart on the second run with a brand new talion exb. I've replaced those same bearings on both the mojave and kraton more times than I can remember. The bearings are just too small for the job they're tasked with, add to that the "lowest priced supplier wins"..and, well you know the rest..love the channel Guy!!
I've had to replace every one of the inner hub bearings on my Fireteam. Some really poor quality control on them for sure!
Not quality control just plain poor quality
Hey guy you think I should just pick up some extra bearings ? this seems like a common issue on this RC
I haven’t ran the truck yet im trying to learn everything I can before the issues start 😂😫😭😎😇 just part of the hobby im learning.
If this is about the XRT then yes I'd get QUALITY stuff as remember even though this is the all mighty TRAXXAS they cut costs as well
@@rcguygarage i just got the Arrma Fireteam but i do like XRT too i think aluminum hubs will fix the bearing from failing so fast.
Hello bro, what do you think of my new body for my fireteam?
Big up
Hey I just ran my fire team for the first time for five minutes in the bearing blew out
Yep NOT COOL
Yeah I’m pretty new to the hobby do you have any suggestions for any upgrades that’ll be inexpensive that I should start off with?
What size is that bearing that went out??
No lie them bearings kinda crap for this quality of rc it's not a Amazon special its top of the line so should atleast have good shielded bearing.... but that's only some it... alot to explain... but that driveshaft coming out of the cup is probably what messed the bearing up when the shaft is out an bound up an your still moving the suspension up an down turning the wheels left/right while rolling is a ton of strain on the cheap bearing.... I'd be checking into why it came out pivot ball issue or droop screw issue keep that driveshaft in check an that will help your next bearing to.... keep bashing guy...
What oil did you put on the bearings?
I think it’s a FireTeam issue. My friends FireTeam has the same issue
Happened to me today on the same side and with a bonus bent dog bone. Sigh….
Your seeing this first hand. If they look bad. Then there bad. Quality control is missing in most products these days.
I got same crap plus pinion just keeps comming off
Brake clean the s out of it if you have it or just use alcohol "not the drinking kind" throw blue loctite in that hole crank it down
At min 30.... you wonder why there's so much grit "in a sealed area". Well, it's not sealed. The bearings fit loosely in the steering block. They don't press in, nor have a rubber seal between bearing and block. If they PRESSED in, like a bearing into a alum wheel hub.... then, yes. They'd be sealed. The tolerances just aren't there.
Maybe the Hot Racing block is a pressed in fit, and eliminates that issue?! Anyone with HR blocks who can attest to it or not?
I have to change them every pack… buy some bulk it’s a bad design
I thought the seal bearings were red dust seals
💭🤔 it’s fireteam shyt not you guy 🤨
i was about 5 packs in .
Do you feel that way earned it fair for you? Only YOU can be that judge👍💯
@@rcguygarage i thought thats messed up I haven't even jumped it and yes it was the front passenger wheel. completely destroyed
EXACTLY👍💯
Grease the bearings. Oil just get washed out
For the size of that RC seems that the inner bearings are too small … needs to be beefier…
Arrma Maintenance says.. diff service after 10 packs, and shock service after 20 packs, they do not specify a service schedule for the wheel hub bearings.. but I guess you could "surmise" that if they want the diffs done at 10 packs, and shocks at 20 packs.. those bearings would be "recommended" perhaps at 10 packs ? But personally I would never even consider replacing those bearings before 20 packs.. but from seeing how the bearing looked when you pulled it out.. its a poor quality, and will def. let dirt and water in after just a few runs, just another sign of cost cutting and poor QC from a manufacturer. Its disappointing for sure and is def. holding me back from picking up any new RCs . And if I took the bearings apart for cleaning, I would have used some hi-temp grease, just for the thickness since the seal doesnt seem very good on those cheap bearings and I would worry the liquid lube would just leak out.. just my 2 pennies worth ..
yes figured this bearing was already used why not try something that i don't normally use
Everything is cheaper dude food clothes TVs cars it’s all cheap bullshit now