Quick Mini T question
10-03-2009, 09:58 AM
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Quick Mini T question
I just bought the bearings(8) upgrade for my Mini Desert T.
I installed in the front wheels and when I tightened the wheel screws, I can't even turn the wheels. Even after I tightened 70%, the wheels become hard to turn too. Any ideas?
I installed in the front wheels and when I tightened the wheel screws, I can't even turn the wheels. Even after I tightened 70%, the wheels become hard to turn too. Any ideas?
10-03-2009, 11:35 AM
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RE: Quick Mini T question
are they brand new bearings ? or used . try loosing them as stated and try looking to make sure the bearings are free and not locked up and make sure they are the right 1s for your truck other then that i have no clue
10-03-2009, 11:52 AM
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RE: Quick Mini T question
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are they brand new bearings ? or used . try loosing them as stated and try looking to make sure the bearings are free and not locked up and make sure they are the right 1s for your truck other then that i have no clue
are they brand new bearings ? or used . try loosing them as stated and try looking to make sure the bearings are free and not locked up and make sure they are the right 1s for your truck other then that i have no clue
The thing is that with the stock bushing, I could tightened it alot and it would still move.
10-03-2009, 12:04 PM
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RE: Quick Mini T question
That's because:
1. The bushings don't fit perfectly/aren't designed to so the wheels just spin around on top of the bushings and that's why tightening them down a lot had no effect.
2. With bearings the wheels need the bearings to move and putting too much torque on the nut will cause them to bind.
1. The bushings don't fit perfectly/aren't designed to so the wheels just spin around on top of the bushings and that's why tightening them down a lot had no effect.
2. With bearings the wheels need the bearings to move and putting too much torque on the nut will cause them to bind.
10-03-2009, 01:08 PM
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RE: Quick Mini T question
I can tighten the front wheel nuts on my Mini-T all the way down, the rear wheels are the ones that are 'touchy'. The threads on the front axles end before the nut reaches the bearings, leaving a little bit of slop. Mine have always been nice and smooth.
Are they Losi's bearings? That's what I have.
Are the bearings pressed into the wheel all the way? I use the nut driver to push them in. Sometimes it's a tight fit.
The only other thing I can think of is that the DT's front wheels might be wider. I've never heard of anyone having problems with them before though.
Are they Losi's bearings? That's what I have.
Are the bearings pressed into the wheel all the way? I use the nut driver to push them in. Sometimes it's a tight fit.
The only other thing I can think of is that the DT's front wheels might be wider. I've never heard of anyone having problems with them before though.
10-03-2009, 08:07 PM
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RE: Quick Mini T question
Im using the 3Racing bearings designed for the Mini-T. I installed the rear bearings and the same thing happened. It is way too tight. Could it be the bearing problem or the wheel screw or something else?
