worth it?

ecu daniel 14 · Post by **ecu daniel 14** » Sat Mar 19, 2011 2:16 pm

how much of a difference does upgrading your bearings make? I have seen videos on youtube of people showing boca bearing upgraded free spool, while it is impressive, is it really worth that much money? I have a zillion coastal and I think it would be a few hundred bucks to upgrade the bearings on it...

bocabearingslarry · Post by **bocabearingslarry** » Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:15 am

I responded to your question on your other thread. I'll be monitoring this post if you need more info.

Imavol · Post by **Imavol** » Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:17 am

You really only need 2 bearings to increase the casting distance, the spool bearing and the sideplate bearing. If you buy the orange seals they are about $30. And in my opinion they are worth the extra $30.

USA-RET · Post by **USA-RET** » Mon Mar 21, 2011 6:31 am

Imavol wrote:You really only need 2 bearings to increase the casting distance, the spool bearing and the sideplate bearing. If you buy the orange seals they are about $30. And in my opinion they are worth the extra $30.

Absolutely correct. A bearing upgrade is a game changer in reel casting performance. Can turn a mediocre reel into a star for $30. Factory bearings are where the manufacturer can save a lot of money by using cheaper versions and still show a high bearing count. IIRC, the Steez has ABEC5's. So adding ABEC 7s or 9's to your reel can provide a huge improvement in casting performance.

I'm tot taking anything away for the stock Steez performance.

As with all things, your results may vary

cst · Post by **cst** » Mon Mar 21, 2011 6:53 am

Do you have to do anything to the bearings when buying them then installing them or is it as simple as removing the old ones and putting new ones in?

bstuckey · Post by **bstuckey** » Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:30 pm

Remove seals, soak in acetone or solvent overnight, remove from acetone and air dry for several hours, add a small drop of oil to bearings, install seals, install into reel, enjoy.

(this is fror the orange seals, if you purchase metal shielded bearings then skip removing & replacing shields)

Trooper46 · Post by **Trooper46** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 2:18 am

Is the upgrade more noticable on reels with out the superfree or free floating spool design? I.E. Abu C series and older bantam curados and chronarchs?

Imavol · Post by **Imavol** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 2:39 am

They do seem to make a bigger difference on reels that are not Super Free design in my opinion. But there is a difference on the super free reels too.

bocabearingslarry · Post by **bocabearingslarry** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 1:27 am

Here's a recent video
HOW TO CHANGE SHIMANO CITICA REEL BEARINGS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDMIl78H

Imavol · Post by **Imavol** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 2:36 am

bocabearingslarry wrote:Here's a recent video
HOW TO CHANGE SHIMANO CITICA REEL BEARINGS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDMIl78H

Your link does not work.

bocabearingslarry · Post by **bocabearingslarry** » Fri Apr 01, 2011 2:47 am

Thanks. The end of the url was cutoff. Here it is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDMIl78H_N4

PaBass75 · Post by **PaBass75** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 8:10 am

Like these guys said, you only need the spool and sideplate bearings..
Definitely worth the $30, imo.

Shimano-Or-Nothing · Post by **Shimano-Or-Nothing** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 4:02 am

Are you suppose to oil the bearings when you install them?

ecu daniel 14 · Post by **ecu daniel 14** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 5:37 am

well I need some opinions on this now...

Just got a stock chronarch D5....casting abilities are great....should I upgrade to boca orange seals? Ive got $500 burning a hole in my wallet and $30 wont hurt....do I need to buy some lube too? Oust or hot sauce?

PaBass75 · Post by **PaBass75** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 5:23 am

Shimano-Or-Nothing wrote:Are you suppose to oil the bearings when you install them?

I always clean them first, just to be sure there's no debris..
Then put a small drop of oil in each. Spin em a little to distribute the oil and you're good to go.

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