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12-08-2008, 06:23 PM
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Dry bearings
has anyone here tried de-oiling a set of open bearings and running them dry (without any lube)?
i've heard in some places that the RS bearings work well if all the lube is completely taken out and the bearing is unimpeded by the oil's surface tension. i'd just like to see if anybody has tried this. i know Kel from MZR has done this on his rwd GTR.
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12-08-2008, 08:56 PM
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You can soak them in gasoline for a few hours and then let them air dry. Helps prevent dust from getting stuck in the grease. Bearings will work just fine as dry bearings, and be less prone to getting crap stuck in them.
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12-08-2008, 09:01 PM
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12-08-2008, 09:46 PM
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I would think there are advantages and dis advantages to dry bearings.
Advantages obviously is they would stay cleaner, but moving parts like that need some kind of oil. I would keep them oiled and clean them after every so many serious runs. The oil shouldn't cause enough tension to make a difference anyway, and it will atleast prolong the life of the bearings, and keep them from rusting.
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12-09-2008, 02:52 AM
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true.. dry bearings most likely are good for racing application, but i saw a set spin, and the wheels on the xmod spun continuously for about 15 seconds. that's impressive
that's also really low friction so... bearing life might be longer than you think.
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12-09-2008, 07:59 PM
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But, that depends what metal the bearings are made out of. Pony up for stainless steel and alumininumnumnumnumnum.
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12-09-2008, 09:20 PM
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I use Trinity bushing oil to lube mine, it works great.
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12-28-2008, 05:32 PM
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i say use aerosol seafoam (advanced auto etc... should carry)
i used this stuff years ago on my skateboard bearings and the past few years on cars(im a mechanic) and this stuff works wonders! its kinda like wd40 mixed with light oil.....dries and lubricates......works great!
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