RC4WD Reduction unit bearing upgrade
 

I recently bought a RC4WD Reduction unit and altho I like it it was a little loud and the bushing was not happy with the load I was putting on it. So I replaced the Brass bushing with a Bearing that I found at Mc Master Carr

shaft is 6mm = ID x 10mm OD x 3mm thick with a flange.

simply put a dab of loc tite on the flange and push it home. I ran it for 2 hrs tonight pulling 5 bricks on my 48' flatbed. has a little less noise.

Just thought I would share the upgrade. I will report back in a week to see how it holds up

RC4WD 4:1 unit
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f2...psdf81b976.jpg

This pic shows the bearing ready to be installed
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f2...psb28af055.jpg

Re: RC4WD Reduction unit bearing upgrade
 

FYI....MC MASTER PN....7804k141 cost is $10

Re: RC4WD Reduction unit bearing upgrade
 

Great post! I've got one of these reduction units as well, and though I have never used it, I will keep this bearing upgrade in mind.