Vp front link question

[Mysterious]

Dumb question... What is this silver piece in the picture and where does it go in terms of this link mount ? I can't find a picture that shows

[twistedone]

it is the bearing adapter for the bigger bearing if your using the VP top case you can use a bigger bearing

you need to use this if your not

[Mysterious]

Ahhhh. Thanks

[Mysterious]

Should the screws be blue locked tighted for vp parts??

[ev0l]

Originally Posted by Mysterious

Should the screws be blue locked tighted for vp parts??

Its a good idea to use blue threadlock on all metal to metal connections that are not subject to heat.

[Mysterious]

Originally Posted by twistedone

it is the bearing adapter for the bigger bearing if your using the VP top case you can use a bigger bearing

you need to use this if your not

Does that silver piece get pushed into the housing so the loop faces outward? Or is it supposed to cap over closing the loop over the bearing?

I assume pushed into the housing so the loop faces outward because on the axle housing there should be a complimentary slot/groove to close the loop around the bearing, correct?

[sidehill]

Originally Posted by Mysterious

Does that silver piece get pushed into the housing so the loop faces outward? Or is it supposed to cap over closing the loop over the bearing?

I assume pushed into the housing so the loop faces outward because on the axle housing there should be a complimentary slot/groove to close the loop around the bearing, correct?

Correct !!

[Mysterious]

Shouldn't this push all the way in flush? I'm just a little worried about forcing anything... Want to ask first

[ev0l]

Originally Posted by Mysterious

Shouldn't this push all the way in flush? I'm just a little worried about forcing anything... Want to ask first

That bearing channel is made for VPs larger bearing. The silver thing just adapts it to work wit the stock bearing. It should push in and seat easily. Test fit it on the axle if you're unsure about it.


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[Mysterious]

Its the stock bearing I'm using... I didn't buy VP bearings.... the bearing seems to sit in the stock axle housing perfectly .... this silver beariing channel doesn't seem to want to sink any further in the link mount... kinda stuck where its pictured.... but if that is the correct way to put it in maybe I just need to apply more pressure to force it in further?

This is why newbies buy RTRs ;)

[Mysterious]

hmmm, tried the other link mount & it fell in as u said.... this first one must be crooked........ thanks for your replies