I picked up a really nice (after I cleaned it) VXL 5000C yesterday and I was surprised to find bushings in the spool instead of bearings. Looked at the Schematic and it confirmed my findings. question is, I thought all Abu'a ending in "C" had bearings not bushings?
I have the same reel. On the outside sticker it says ball bearings and instead has bushings on the spool. I've ordered bearings from Boca and new carbontex drag washers from Smooth Drag. Should be sweet.