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chevelle · 07-17-2009, 08:19 AM

I have a 67 chevy pickup with a 4.5 inch drop in front and a 6 inch drop out back. I have broken two carrier bearings in the last four months and i just broke another one. is anyone else having this problem?

BigDaddyDave · 07-17-2009, 09:51 AM

I went through the same thing last summer. i had two different shops look at my truck and neither one found the true problem. I took it to a drive line shop and they discovered that my shaft was to long. I chose to have a new one built and have not had a problem since. The new type of carrier bearings are nothing less than junk. You may want to consider having a one piece drive shaft made and be done with it once and for all. Good luck.

smoked68 · 07-17-2009, 12:03 PM

I agree, the bearings are junk. I went with a one pc. drv shaft, thats the way to go. I tried them from most of the auto parts stores and even the chevy stealership, but alas they were all the same looking junk, probably made in india, and came unglued rather quickly. good luck

davebloomer · 07-17-2009, 12:08 PM

I just recently broke my first one.. If it happens again I too will go with a 1 piece drive shaft... eliminate the problem all together.

chevelle · 07-17-2009, 12:14 PM

My truck is a long bed so i dont know if a one piece is a good (cheap) option, im sure its possible but that would be a pretty long driveshaft, and you would probably have to make room where the existing carrier bearing goes. I just called Classic Performance parts and ordered one of their Billet ones, we will see if that works.

**yote1234** · 07-17-2009, 01:12 PM

i also went 1 pc. great!!!!!

BluTrukker · 07-17-2009, 01:16 PM

Can youi go with a one piece on a long bed with a 3OTT with OD?

**Hart_Rod** · 07-17-2009, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevelle

I have a 67 chevy pickup with a 4.5 inch drop in front and a 6 inch drop out back. I have broken two carrier bearings in the last four months and i just broke another one. is anyone else having this problem?

How about some pictures of your setup? How much HP do you have? Several companies sell heavy duty carrier bearings for our trucks.

chevelle · 07-17-2009, 02:58 PM

It doesnt have alot of power, its just a throttle body 350. But ive got a cammed 5.3 thats about to go in it that will have more power so im gonna need something better. hopefully the billet one will hold up better, but im sure i have an angle problem that i need to check out.

my70chevyc10 · 07-17-2009, 04:27 PM

I was having the same problem when i first got my truck. The guy at the drivshaft shop told me that my truck being so low there wasnt any room for the shaft to slide foward in the trand like is does when the rearend goes up. To solve the problem he put a slip yoke in the back part of the shaft like a
4X4 has an i haven broke one yet. Those that live in socal i used a guy in Azusa he put all new yokes an the slip yoke an ballanced it an painted it all for $175

chevelle · 07-17-2009, 05:28 PM

The truck was lowered with a 327 and a powerglide in it, Then i swapped those out for the 350 and a 700r4 (my first engine and tranmission i ever built by myself!!) and when i did that i had the shaft shortened to fit, so i dont think length is the issue. Maybe just weak bearings?

vectorit · 07-17-2009, 07:58 PM

I had that dude set up my stuff on my burb. He's a cantankerous coot, but smart and know's his stuff on the old truck drivelines. Especially on the 4x4 drive shaft stuff! Though once he figures out what you want, he gets pretty easy going and quick to pick up what you are looking for him to do.

His work far out weighed his price, and I walked away thrilled!

I highly recomend him as well.

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Originally Posted by my70chevyc10

I was having the same problem when i first got my truck. The guy at the drivshaft shop told me that my truck being so low there wasnt any room for the shaft to slide foward in the trand like is does when the rearend goes up. To solve the problem he put a slip yoke in the back part of the shaft like a
4X4 has an i haven broke one yet. Those that live in socal i used a guy in Azusa he put all new yokes an the slip yoke an ballanced it an painted it all for $175

Longhorn Man · 07-17-2009, 04:24 PM

if everything is in line, then power levels shouldn't matter.
A one piece on a LWB is going to be very expensive if you want it done right. Most shops will tell you to get lost when you ask.
I've never had the type of bearing that everyone complains about, but I heard ppl on here say to weld the frame of the bearing... the body... and it'll hold up.

neonlarry · 07-17-2009, 07:34 PM

With a lowered truck a slip joint is the way to go.
http://www.iedls.com/bearings.html

caja_larga · 07-17-2009, 10:52 PM

I had the same issue with my truck I puchased a lowrider drive line kit fronm this guy http://mountaindriveline.com/aboutusmtn.htm

it went in easy and I had not had an issue since.

this is pretty much the same set up as inlands.

07-17-2009, 08:19 AM	#1
chevelle instagram "footbraker67" Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mustang,Oklahoma Posts: 204	Carrier Bearing?? I have a 67 chevy pickup with a 4.5 inch drop in front and a 6 inch drop out back. I have broken two carrier bearings in the last four months and i just broke another one. is anyone else having this problem? __________________ 1967 lwb, bigwindow, factory air (converted to Vintage Air), custom option,4.5- 6 drop, TBI injected 355, 700r4, 5 lug, daily driver. 1967 Chevelle Malibu Drag car, 355, brodix heads and intake, powerglide, 10.82 @ 123 mph 1966 chevelle malibu, Street/strip, 355, spare parts from my other chevelle, 12.82 @104 mph 1968 lwb parts truck

07-17-2009, 09:51 AM	#2
BigDaddyDave RIP BigDaddyDave ~7-23-09~ You will be missed~ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,361	Re: Carrier Bearing?? I went through the same thing last summer. i had two different shops look at my truck and neither one found the true problem. I took it to a drive line shop and they discovered that my shaft was to long. I chose to have a new one built and have not had a problem since. The new type of carrier bearings are nothing less than junk. You may want to consider having a one piece drive shaft made and be done with it once and for all. Good luck. __________________ BigDaddyDave's Truck: http://www.flickr.com/photos/daves71chevy/ \| See it in Action!

07-17-2009, 12:03 PM	#3
smoked68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 421	Re: Carrier Bearing?? I agree, the bearings are junk. I went with a one pc. drv shaft, thats the way to go. I tried them from most of the auto parts stores and even the chevy stealership, but alas they were all the same looking junk, probably made in india, and came unglued rather quickly. good luck __________________ 1968 chevy shortbed, Dark Shadow Gray 4 bolt 383 Stroker,Weiand Super Charger, disc brakes, 9 inch, 391 gear, 20" Eagle wheels, muncie 4 speed/ Hurst shifter, 4/7 drop, Hedman midlengths, 3 inch exhaust w/ 2 chamber flows. 1966 Mustang with 306 roller, c-4, 9 inch Detroit locker rear. 1965 Fastback Mustang w/347 stroker, top loader 4spd, 9 inch detroit locker. 1966 Mustang coup, 306 roller, c4, 9 inch. 65 Cobra, 427, T6oo, 9inch, of course. First gen Hayabusa, airbox mod and running 2 exhaust cams.. Zoom Zoom Zoom

07-17-2009, 12:08 PM	#4
davebloomer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Weatherford, OK Posts: 220	Re: Carrier Bearing?? I just recently broke my first one.. If it happens again I too will go with a 1 piece drive shaft... eliminate the problem all together.

07-17-2009, 12:14 PM	#5
chevelle instagram "footbraker67" Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mustang,Oklahoma Posts: 204	Re: Carrier Bearing?? My truck is a long bed so i dont know if a one piece is a good (cheap) option, im sure its possible but that would be a pretty long driveshaft, and you would probably have to make room where the existing carrier bearing goes. I just called Classic Performance parts and ordered one of their Billet ones, we will see if that works. __________________ 1967 lwb, bigwindow, factory air (converted to Vintage Air), custom option,4.5- 6 drop, TBI injected 355, 700r4, 5 lug, daily driver. 1967 Chevelle Malibu Drag car, 355, brodix heads and intake, powerglide, 10.82 @ 123 mph 1966 chevelle malibu, Street/strip, 355, spare parts from my other chevelle, 12.82 @104 mph 1968 lwb parts truck

07-17-2009, 01:12 PM	#6
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	Re: Carrier Bearing?? i also went 1 pc. great!!!!! __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

07-17-2009, 01:16 PM	#7
BluTrukker BOHICA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stewartville, MN Posts: 440	Re: Carrier Bearing?? Can youi go with a one piece on a long bed with a 3OTT with OD? __________________ Trying to save someone from their own stupidity is like teaching a pig to dance. It is a waste of your time, and it annoys the pig! Last edited by BluTrukker; 07-17-2009 at 01:16 PM.

07-17-2009, 02:58 PM	#9
chevelle instagram "footbraker67" Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mustang,Oklahoma Posts: 204	Re: Carrier Bearing?? It doesnt have alot of power, its just a throttle body 350. But ive got a cammed 5.3 thats about to go in it that will have more power so im gonna need something better. hopefully the billet one will hold up better, but im sure i have an angle problem that i need to check out. __________________ 1967 lwb, bigwindow, factory air (converted to Vintage Air), custom option,4.5- 6 drop, TBI injected 355, 700r4, 5 lug, daily driver. 1967 Chevelle Malibu Drag car, 355, brodix heads and intake, powerglide, 10.82 @ 123 mph 1966 chevelle malibu, Street/strip, 355, spare parts from my other chevelle, 12.82 @104 mph 1968 lwb parts truck

07-17-2009, 04:27 PM	#10
my70chevyc10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Covina Calif Posts: 172	Re: Carrier Bearing?? I was having the same problem when i first got my truck. The guy at the drivshaft shop told me that my truck being so low there wasnt any room for the shaft to slide foward in the trand like is does when the rearend goes up. To solve the problem he put a slip yoke in the back part of the shaft like a 4X4 has an i haven broke one yet. Those that live in socal i used a guy in Azusa he put all new yokes an the slip yoke an ballanced it an painted it all for $175 __________________ "Your trucks fast! You must have been going 120 when I passed you." "Owning A 10 Sec Import Is Like Coming Out Of The Closet, In The End Ur Still Gay" If for some reason i loose to a import...At least i can go home knowing the vehicle i drive drops girls panties...

07-17-2009, 05:28 PM	#11
chevelle instagram "footbraker67" Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mustang,Oklahoma Posts: 204	Re: Carrier Bearing?? The truck was lowered with a 327 and a powerglide in it, Then i swapped those out for the 350 and a 700r4 (my first engine and tranmission i ever built by myself!!) and when i did that i had the shaft shortened to fit, so i dont think length is the issue. Maybe just weak bearings? __________________ 1967 lwb, bigwindow, factory air (converted to Vintage Air), custom option,4.5- 6 drop, TBI injected 355, 700r4, 5 lug, daily driver. 1967 Chevelle Malibu Drag car, 355, brodix heads and intake, powerglide, 10.82 @ 123 mph 1966 chevelle malibu, Street/strip, 355, spare parts from my other chevelle, 12.82 @104 mph 1968 lwb parts truck

07-17-2009, 04:24 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Carrier Bearing?? if everything is in line, then power levels shouldn't matter. A one piece on a LWB is going to be very expensive if you want it done right. Most shops will tell you to get lost when you ask. I've never had the type of bearing that everyone complains about, but I heard ppl on here say to weld the frame of the bearing... the body... and it'll hold up. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 07-17-2009 at 04:24 PM.

07-17-2009, 07:34 PM	#14
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Re: Carrier Bearing?? With a lowered truck a slip joint is the way to go. http://www.iedls.com/bearings.html __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

07-17-2009, 10:52 PM	#15
caja_larga Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 172	Re: Carrier Bearing?? I had the same issue with my truck I puchased a lowrider drive line kit fronm this guy http://mountaindriveline.com/aboutusmtn.htm it went in easy and I had not had an issue since. this is pretty much the same set up as inlands.



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