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Old 08-27-2007 | 10:36 PM
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I have a losi 8ight with os vg 21, I,m changing clutch bearing alot but my lhs keeps selling me losi bearings for $7 a pair.. I,ve seen I can buy them alot cheaper on line but I dont know what size they are,, ? can anybody help, when I asked what size they were at lhs they said they dont know! just buy the losi brand,,,,, hhhmmmm Thanks
Old 08-28-2007 | 06:08 AM
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I use [link=http://avidrc.com/]http://avidrc.com/[/link] have had really good luck with thier bearings. And at a $1 each you cant go wrong.
Old 08-28-2007 | 06:10 AM
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your manual shows all bearing sizes in there . your lhs is trying to f@%& you into buying overpriced bearings from them
Old 08-28-2007 | 09:58 AM
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Here you go GOOD bearings for .90 cents each when you buy theme by the 10 pack. I believe they are the same size as most others 5x10. Best place on the east cost to buy RC stuff. They have a section just for Losi bearings.
http://www.carolinasrc.com/Webstore/...?idcategory=27
Old 08-28-2007 | 03:01 PM
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I'm in the same boat. For some reason, I'm changing bearings rather frequently and I don't know why. My mesh (which is usually the cause for premature failure) seems ok. So I don't know what's going on. But Carolina's is a good bet for bearings. And notice how there's is specific category for "Losi Bearings"? That's because Losi finds it necessary to use proprietary sizes for everything! Makes me nuts. Anyway, the outer clutch bearing is 5x10 (like most others) but the inner bearing is 5x13. Same with the hub bearings. The outer bearing is smaller than the inner bearing and I don't think either one of those are common sizes.
Old 08-28-2007 | 06:03 PM
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the inner hub bearing is larger because it goes over the outdrive and keeps the pin from coming out.
Old 08-28-2007 | 09:17 PM
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How do you like the OS 21 VG in your 8ight?
Old 08-29-2007 | 02:28 AM
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Thanks all for your help , I have ordered bearings from caralina rc. They are on the way & you all saved me alot of $ As for the OS VG, so far so good, I love it, we have a real tight track here & it is doing great, good powerband & holds a tune very well. Time will tell only 1 gal. ran through it so far but very happy, I,m a novice racer, (club stuff) but for the price & performance I would recomend this engine, It seems to complement my 8ight, as I can stay in the throtle longer & let the buggy work, before I think I just had too much power, when my driving skills get better I might change but for now the OS helped me gain 2 seconds on my lap times <<.... THANKS AGAIN

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