What are 49 ball bearings?
06-30-2004, 05:34 PM
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What are 49 ball bearings?
At heliproz I see some raptor kits with 29BBs while others have the "upgraded 49BBs", so what's the difference between them?
06-30-2004, 09:42 PM
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RE: What are 49 ball bearings?
The cheaper 29BB kit uses bushings for less critical parts. The 49BB kit has 20 more ball bearings, so you'll have smoother action and longer lasting bearings. I believe the 29BB uses BBs in the drive train, but not in the control arms, while the 49BB has BBs everywhere.
It's worth it to pay the little bit extra up front to get them IMO.
It's worth it to pay the little bit extra up front to get them IMO.
07-01-2004, 03:39 AM
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RE: What are 49 ball bearings?
yep, i agree. i bought the 29BB, and have just upgraded all the bearings with the upgrade kit and there is a big difference.
07-05-2004, 08:34 PM
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RE: What are 49 ball bearings?
Have to agree, I wouldn't even bother with just the 29 bearings. The whole control system goes sloppy pretty quickly. May aswell go with the 49 bearings, it's a little more, but then you don't have to go and take everything apart when you want the bearings later!
