Carrier Bearing ID - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

skillet · 01-07-2003, 08:51 PM

Anyone ever see a carrier bearing style like this one? The bearing is sandwiched in between the 2 halves of the bracket. It is on my GMC 1969 1500, which I thought was a 1/2 ton truck, but I have never seen a carrier bearing bracket like this one. The parts stores all have 2 other replacement bearing assemblies that I am familiar with, but not this one, though I have not been to the dealer yet. I think the dia. of the shaft the bearing rides on is 1 and 3/8 inches. As a last resort, I ended up buying a u-shaped bearing/bracket assembly and cutting most of the surrounding rubber away so it would fit in my bracket. But it was not a proper fit, because 2 raised shoulders on the bearings perimeter don't allow the 2 bracket halves to fully come together. Feels like it's a little in a bind. All comments or info. welcome, thanks.

skillet · 01-07-2003, 08:57 PM

Will try to post picture again.

Eddie H. · 01-07-2003, 10:27 PM

I had the same type of bearing on my69 GMC
The parts stores don't have any listing for them
I called the Chevy dealer, and was told they were discontinued a long time ago.
I used the heavy duty u shaped carrier bearing assembly that is readily available at all parts stores.
All I had to do was drill 2 new holes in the hanger bracket on the frame, and then make a spacer ( I think it was about 2 inches thick) that would locate it in the same position as the old carrier assy. This way the driveline angle wouldn't be affected.
It looks factory and works great.

JoetheMobster · 01-08-2003, 12:30 AM

Yep, they sure don't make em like they used to! Here's the sucker that replaced mine:

neonlarry · 01-08-2003, 02:40 AM

You need one of these. They are about $75, and way better quality as you can see. http://www.iedls.com/jpg/ujoint.jpg

crazy longhorn · 01-08-2003, 02:54 AM

Skillet, that looks about like the bearing setup that was in my longhorn......on the leaf truck, it was flipped over & bolted down to a crossmember tho..... My driveline has long since been modified, & i am running the style bearing that larry posted(bottom pic). Im not sure how that will work with your setup, my front half is from a 75 Chevy van,& the rear half is from a 67 Ferd pu(cut & balanced as an assy).......crazyL

Speedster 229 · 01-08-2003, 04:23 PM

My 70 1/2 ton 2wd leaf spring truck has the same one. I got tired of everyone telling me it wasn't original. I was lucky in that the rubber was good so I pulled the baring out of the rubber casing and replaced the baring only. I wasn't able to find a complete baring replacement. Glad to see that it was original and that I wasn't crazy.

Maximum Overdrive · 01-08-2003, 04:33 PM

Not many part stores even carry that style bearing anymore. If you need only the bearing then go to a bearing store. They will have no problem in giving you one.

01-07-2003, 08:51 PM	#1
skillet Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: denton, tx, usa Posts: 176	Carrier Bearing ID Anyone ever see a carrier bearing style like this one? The bearing is sandwiched in between the 2 halves of the bracket. It is on my GMC 1969 1500, which I thought was a 1/2 ton truck, but I have never seen a carrier bearing bracket like this one. The parts stores all have 2 other replacement bearing assemblies that I am familiar with, but not this one, though I have not been to the dealer yet. I think the dia. of the shaft the bearing rides on is 1 and 3/8 inches. As a last resort, I ended up buying a u-shaped bearing/bracket assembly and cutting most of the surrounding rubber away so it would fit in my bracket. But it was not a proper fit, because 2 raised shoulders on the bearings perimeter don't allow the 2 bracket halves to fully come together. Feels like it's a little in a bind. All comments or info. welcome, thanks. __________________ 69 SB GMC LWB Fleetside 350, 09 Pontiac Vibe 2.4 liter

01-07-2003, 08:57 PM	#2
skillet Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: denton, tx, usa Posts: 176	Will try to post picture again. Attached Images __________________ 69 SB GMC LWB Fleetside 350, 09 Pontiac Vibe 2.4 liter

01-07-2003, 10:27 PM	#3
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	I had the same type of bearing on my69 GMC The parts stores don't have any listing for them I called the Chevy dealer, and was told they were discontinued a long time ago. I used the heavy duty u shaped carrier bearing assembly that is readily available at all parts stores. All I had to do was drill 2 new holes in the hanger bracket on the frame, and then make a spacer ( I think it was about 2 inches thick) that would locate it in the same position as the old carrier assy. This way the driveline angle wouldn't be affected. It looks factory and works great. __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"

01-08-2003, 12:30 AM	#4
JoetheMobster Listening since '86 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 1,799	Yep, they sure don't make em like they used to! Here's the sucker that replaced mine: Attached Images __________________ 2007 Saturn Aura - hey it WAS a GM product

01-08-2003, 02:40 AM	#5
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	You need one of these. They are about $75, and way better quality as you can see. http://www.iedls.com/jpg/ujoint.jpg __________________ 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

01-08-2003, 02:54 AM	#6
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Skillet, that looks about like the bearing setup that was in my longhorn......on the leaf truck, it was flipped over & bolted down to a crossmember tho..... My driveline has long since been modified, & i am running the style bearing that larry posted(bottom pic). Im not sure how that will work with your setup, my front half is from a 75 Chevy van,& the rear half is from a 67 Ferd pu(cut & balanced as an assy).......crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

01-08-2003, 04:23 PM	#7
Speedster 229 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Spokane Wa. Posts: 36	Me Too!! My 70 1/2 ton 2wd leaf spring truck has the same one. I got tired of everyone telling me it wasn't original. I was lucky in that the rubber was good so I pulled the baring out of the rubber casing and replaced the baring only. I wasn't able to find a complete baring replacement. Glad to see that it was original and that I wasn't crazy.

01-08-2003, 04:33 PM	#8
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,633	Not many part stores even carry that style bearing anymore. If you need only the bearing then go to a bearing store. They will have no problem in giving you one. __________________ *"!Ama Sua, Ama Kjella, Ama Lllulla!"*

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