5180A RC Bearing Replacement Guide

5180A RC Bearing Replacement Guide

This guide explains the 5180A bearing reference using the compatibility, bearing sizes, locations and product data currently listed by 888-RC. Use it to identify the bearing size, the vehicle models where this reference appears, and the related replacement bearings or kits that include it.

OEM Bearing Summary

  • OEM/reference part number: 5180A
  • Listed bearing size: 6x13x5
  • Listed bearing type: rubber sealed
  • Compatible models listed: 5
  • Common applications: steering or driveline support, driveline support, driveline supports, axles and transmission and drivetrain support positions

Compatible Models and Bearing Locations

The table below lists the vehicles and applications where this OEM/reference number appears in the current catalogue data.

Vehicle Scale Model/version notes Bearing size Quantity in complete kit Application Confidence
Traxxas X-Maxx 1/6 8S 77096-4; Ultimate 77097-4; current big-bearing hub spec used; older 6S/pre-2024 trucks differ 6x13x5 2
  • steering or driveline support (2): supports rotating shaft
 low
Traxxas X-Maxx 6S Original 1/6 Original 6S; older pre-big-bearing X-Maxx only 6x13x5 2
  • driveline support (2): supports RC drivetrain, steering or hub rotation
 medium
Traxxas Maxx 1/10 4S 89076-4; V2/WideMaxx 89086-4 verify before listing together 6x13x5 3
  • driveline supports (3): supports rotating shafts
 low
Traxxas TRX-4 1/10 Sport; Defender and two-speed/locking-diff versions may differ; Traxx-equipped trucks differ 6x13x5 6
  • axles and transmission (6): supports rotating shafts/gears
 medium
Traxxas Sledge 1/8 Sledge Model 95076-4; Sledge Model 95096-4 listed for complete bearing kit references 6x13x5 2
  • drivetrain support positions (2): supports rotating drivetrain assemblies
 medium

Direct Replacement Bearing Products

These individual replacement bearing products match 5180A by OEM/reference number or by the listed bearing size for a compatible vehicle.

Product SKU Size Compatible vehicles Product link
6x13x5 RC Bearing for Traxxas X-Maxx 6S Original (5180A) 888RC-BRG-6X13X5-5180A 6x13x5 Traxxas X-Maxx 6S Original View bearing
6x13x5 RC Bearing for Traxxas TRX-4 (5180A) 888RC-BRG-6X13X5-TRX5180A 6x13x5 Traxxas TRX-4 View bearing
6x13x5 RC Bearing for Traxxas Sledge (5180A) 888RC-BRG-6X13X5-TRX-SLEDGE 6x13x5 Traxxas Sledge View bearing

Bearing Kits That Include This Reference

These complete and assembly-specific kits include a bearing listed with 5180A.

Kit Vehicle SKU Kit type Product link
Traxxas X-Maxx Complete Bearing Kit Traxxas X-Maxx 888RC-TRX-XMAXX-FULL-BRG complete_bearing_kit View kit
Traxxas X-Maxx Transmission Bearing Kit Traxxas X-Maxx 888RC-TRX-XMAXX-TRANS-BRG transmission_bearing_kit View kit
Traxxas X-Maxx 6S Original Complete Bearing Kit Traxxas X-Maxx 6S Original 888RC-TRX-XMAXX6SORIGINAL-FULL-BRG complete_bearing_kit View kit
Traxxas X-Maxx 6S Original Drivetrain Bearing Kit Traxxas X-Maxx 6S Original 888RC-TRX-XMAXX6SORIGINAL-DRIVE-BRG drivetrain_bearing_kit View kit
Traxxas Maxx Complete Bearing Kit Traxxas Maxx 888RC-TRX-MAXX-FULL-BRG complete_bearing_kit View kit
Traxxas Maxx Transmission Bearing Kit Traxxas Maxx 888RC-TRX-MAXX-TRANS-BRG transmission_bearing_kit View kit
Traxxas TRX-4 Complete Bearing Kit Traxxas TRX-4 888RC-TRX-TRX4-FULL-BRG complete_bearing_kit View kit
Traxxas TRX-4 Portal Axle Bearing Kit Traxxas TRX-4 888RC-TRX-TRX4-PORTAL-BRG portal_axle_bearing_kit View kit
Traxxas Sledge Complete Bearing Kit Traxxas Sledge 888RC-TRX-SLEDGE-FULL-BRG complete_bearing_kit View kit
Traxxas Sledge Steering and Small Drivetrain Bearing Kit Traxxas Sledge 888RC-TRX-SLEDGE-SMALL-DRIVE-BRG steering_drivetrain_bearing_kit View kit

Related Vehicle Bearing Guides

Use these vehicle pages to compare the full bearing list, quantities and applications for each supported model.

FAQ

What size is the 5180A bearing?

The current catalogue lists 5180A as 6x13x5.

Which RC models use 5180A?

The listed compatible models are Traxxas X-Maxx, Traxxas X-Maxx 6S Original, Traxxas Maxx, Traxxas TRX-4 and Traxxas Sledge.

Where is 5180A used?

Listed applications include steering or driveline support, driveline support, driveline supports, axles and transmission and drivetrain support positions.

Can I buy 5180A as a single bearing or in a kit?

Where available, this page links to the direct replacement bearing and to complete or assembly-specific kits that include the bearing.