[1970 CST Short Wide]

Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

That inline carrier bearing looks nice, but the units that parts stores carry are VERY weak.

I prefer the cross bolted type. The slip yoke yoke type drive shaft is a much better and stronger design, my opinion.

The majority of 1/2 ton Chevrolet's were coil spring pickups and they had they in line bearing.

The Super Duty inline bearing has been designed and made, because the original (like parts store sell) is not a very good design.
Drive shafts get old, get dinged up, U-joints get changed, they loose some of their balance. When this happens the in line bearing is REALLY tested. Without a proper drive shaft assy re-balance, the inline bearing many times will not hold up.


Man I am glad to see someone makes that Super Duty in line bearing, it has been needed for years!!!

The 3/4 and one tons use the cross bolt type bearing BECAUSE it is much stronger to start with.

If you just buy a stock replacement cross bolt type of carrier bearing for your pickup, it will work fine!!!

IF, IF you decide to use a inline bolt type of carrier bearing, I'd like to buy your old cross type bracket. You'll have to drill out the rivets to remove it...................

Once removed I’ll get back to you