RB5 Diff maintenance

[DaveG28]

Hi Guys,

THis is my first time seriously running 2wd, I was wondering how long you'd normally leave it between diff rebuilds?

I am running a 9 single motor in it so it is being strained pretty highly!

I am asking as obviously in a 2wd a diff rebuild means removing the entire rear end and then taking the gearbox apart!

Also, would you guys ever change the idle gear cogs or do these last a long time?

And finally, where can I get suitbale grease to replace the kyosho white/black grease, I can't find them anywhere!?

Thanks,

Dave

[johnnyboy]

You don't need to take the whole back end apart to get the tranny housing out. The idle gears should last quite a while. You can use Associated Diff lube and Black grease.

[jimmy]

Change the main diff balls for some better ones like associated carbide ones, then you shouldn't have to touch the gearbox for a while.
The idler will wear but it should last a good while, not something I'd worry about too much.

[pro4nut]

I have fitted the 'atomic carbon' ceramic ones into mine very fair price and ultra smooth running.