I'm putting new wheel bearings in the 5T (all stock for now). When I pulled the axle shafts, it looked like they had grease where they go into the hubs at the wheel. It may have just been collected grime and oil from the exhaust. Should these be dry connections where the axles go into both the wheel hub and differential? Picture below with red circles in area mentioned.
Axles installed dry or lubed?
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Only grease if you are using boots
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Thanks. That's what I thought to keep them from collecting dirt and sand but wanted to double check.
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You should be booting them, they will.last way longer.
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Do you think these would work on the 5ive?
https://www.horizonhobby.com/LOS252...XcWoGJsBNtC53PKEZreE1l_VhKhByWzBoCHbYQAvD_BwE
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I think this is what you want
https://www.horizonhobby.com/axle-boot-set:-5b--5t--mini-wrc-p-tlr252003
https://www.horizonhobby.com/axle-boot-set:-5b--5t--mini-wrc-p-tlr252003
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Aren't those boots just for the outer axle ends by the hubs/bearing? I'm used to seeing a different boot on the inner axel ends, boots that look like the same ones you use on the main driveshafts.
Like these:
https://www.rovanrc.com/product-rv153003
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The 5b only comes with the axle side booted from stock?? my drives are still fine just ?? its only front center that shows wear on mine?
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I'd (personally) boot every joint I could. It will do nothing but help wear. Since you were talking axles specifically is why I mentioned the above linked set. The set @Rgarbarino has linked is for the drive shafts (the ones in the center) you should be able to grease and boot them up too, if you so desire.
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Lucas red and tacky. I always put as much in as I can. I use tiny zip strips on the boots too so they stay put better. Im a big proponent of lubing up all moving parts. It does attract dirt, just wash your rc regularly and lube again. Spraying the boots with silicone spray seems to help them last longer too. I spray my trucks down real good before every outing.