new optima diffs into optima mid?
-
- Approved Member
- Posts: 1001
- Joined: Thu Aug 22, 2013 1:05 pm
- Location: USA
- Been thanked: 1 time
new optima diffs into optima mid?
Heellloooooo. Anybody still hanging out here?
Are the new optima belt diffs compatible with optima mid? If nybody has experience,, what about the ball dis? Ive got the hard parts for an optima mid ball diff, but the gear is chewed, so im hoping the new optima rear ball diff gear will work with my old parts,, or hopefullhy, at least the gear diffs into an optima mid.
Thanks!
Are the new optima belt diffs compatible with optima mid? If nybody has experience,, what about the ball dis? Ive got the hard parts for an optima mid ball diff, but the gear is chewed, so im hoping the new optima rear ball diff gear will work with my old parts,, or hopefullhy, at least the gear diffs into an optima mid.
Thanks!
- GoMachV
- Super Member
- Posts: 11352
- Joined: Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:31 pm
- Location: Twin Falls, ID
- Has thanked: 830 times
- Been thanked: 2459 times
Re: new optima diffs into optima mid?
The rere Optimas use a 10x15 bearing instead of a 8x14. The internals are fine pitch now, 48p but not sure if it's metric or standard 48p. Really it would be a lot of work.
It's time to stand up to the bully. Support the companies that support the industry, not the ones that tear it down. Say no to Traxxas
Factory Works website
Factory Works website
- EvolutionRevolution
- Approved Member
- Posts: 1495
- Joined: Tue Feb 01, 2011 3:24 pm
- Location: Netherlands
- Has thanked: 20 times
- Been thanked: 36 times
Re: new optima diffs into optima mid?
10x14 ball bearings do exist.
The main reason for the rear Optima MId diff becoming chewed up is the soft idler gear disintegrating over time. There are hardened versions available that don't do that, and despite those costing an arm and a leg by now they are probably worth the cost just because constantly replacing the rear diff is more expensive.
The main reason for the rear Optima MId diff becoming chewed up is the soft idler gear disintegrating over time. There are hardened versions available that don't do that, and despite those costing an arm and a leg by now they are probably worth the cost just because constantly replacing the rear diff is more expensive.
Re: new optima diffs into optima mid?
Hello,
Any link ? I cannot find 14x10 ball bearings, only large needle bearings...
- EvolutionRevolution
- Approved Member
- Posts: 1495
- Joined: Tue Feb 01, 2011 3:24 pm
- Location: Netherlands
- Has thanked: 20 times
- Been thanked: 36 times
Re: new optima diffs into optima mid?
At least, I thought they did :/ Can't find them online either...
- Lonestar
- Approved Member
- Posts: 4270
- Joined: Wed Dec 12, 2007 5:17 am
- Location: Switzerland, yannow, in Europe (or almost)
- Has thanked: 626 times
- Been thanked: 167 times
Re: new optima diffs into optima mid?
width?
AE RC10 - Made In The Eighties, Loved By The Ladies.
Blue Was Better - now, Blue Is Bankrupt.
Facebook affiliate program manager: "They go out and find the morons for me".
Life is short. Waste it wisely.
Blue Was Better - now, Blue Is Bankrupt.
Facebook affiliate program manager: "They go out and find the morons for me".
Life is short. Waste it wisely.
-
- Approved Member
- Posts: 1001
- Joined: Thu Aug 22, 2013 1:05 pm
- Location: USA
- Been thanked: 1 time
Re: new optima diffs into optima mid?
Yeah, it looks like the new optima rear diff gear side is much finer pitch than the old mid version. I suppose opt mid was 32 pitch. Ive got a thorpe center gear,, but my last diff gear is a mess. No worries,, I found some!
Create an account or sign in to join the discussion
You need to be a member in order to post a reply
Create an account
Not a member? register to join our community
Members can start their own topics & subscribe to topics
It’s free and only takes a minute
Sign in
-
- Similar Topics
- Replies
- Views
- Last post
-
- 7 Replies
- 2755 Views
-
Last post by EvolutionRevolution
-
- 2 Replies
- 1255 Views
-
Last post by mjtown
-
- 12 Replies
- 2764 Views
-
Last post by FC5687
-
- 7 Replies
- 2024 Views
-
Last post by Bo Wallen
-
- 19 Replies
- 6451 Views
-
Last post by lin6499
-
- 20 Replies
- 4898 Views
-
Last post by DennisM
-
- 6 Replies
- 1161 Views
-
Last post by Coelacanth
-
- 5 Replies
- 800 Views
-
Last post by isobarik
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 22 guests