Thread: Needle Bearings for Drivetrain
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Re: Needle Bearings for Drivetrain
I personally am not a fan of needle bearings. From what I have been told in the past, they don't handle abuse and imperfect machining very well. They have their uses.. but not as FRC axle bearings.

I'd stick with the usual ball bearing setup...

If you want to experiment, oil impregnated bronze bushings might be worth a try.
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