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neonlarry · 11-03-2002, 02:03 AM

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Where did you get that new bearing?

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Try www.iedls.com

Va Longhorn · 11-03-2002, 03:58 AM

I had a similar promblem years ago on my 72 GMC Sierre Grande. The carrier bearing mount had actually stressed and snap. I paid an Exxon station in the area of my break down a 100 dollar bill to tow it in and weld it for me. 20 miles down the road on the way home , it breaks again above the new weld. After a long agrument with the station, they came and got it and welded it again. I think that one lasted 2 days. Disgusted, I called a buddy of mine that knew these trucks quite well. ( He has a 72 4X4 that he competes in truck pulls with) He brought up a drive shaft out of a 72 chevelle. Worked perfect ! We took out the carrier bearing and never had another promblem with. I pulled a 22 foot camper for two more seasons with before I sold it. Now keep in mind that this was a shortbed, but if you measure center of yoke to center of yoke, a good salvage yard should be able to hook ya up

useRc10 · 11-03-2002, 08:06 PM

how much was that bearing...i want to put one of those aluminum shafts just for the shiney look

nroden · 11-03-2002, 11:37 PM

I replaced mine a couple of weeks ago when rubber busted all up. It was $32 I think from NAPA. Took away some vibration I didn't even realize I had. Amazing when you replace something the small difference it makes. Not hard to replace. Did U- Joints also... .replaced all but the front one because it was greasable where the others were sealed. so just greased it.

Longhorn Man · 11-03-2002, 11:53 PM

For a short bed with a small block in the proper location and a short shaft TH350, a one piece shaft is 4 foot 10 inches.

neonlarry · 11-04-2002, 12:20 AM

The bearing was about $75. It looks like it should last at least as long as 2 of the other ones though

melloyello · 11-04-2002, 11:47 AM

was it any harder to install? or did it mount as eazy as a standard carrier bearing? BTW that looks awsome (80ish moment)

neonlarry · 11-04-2002, 01:12 PM

I haven't gotten the bearing yet, but it should be just as easy to install as the normal kind. I also have to change the rear springs at the same time, because someone thought that front springs would do just as well on the back too, and I think that is a big part of the problem that makes them keep breaking.

lux hauler · 11-04-2002, 01:29 PM

It might be worth the extra money to get the shafts balanced while you have them out.

neonlarry · 11-06-2002, 02:59 AM

Well, the new carrier bearing came in the mail today. It looks WAY better than the old one

As soon as I can find a set of rear springs (instead of front ones lol) I am going to get it put in, and I will probably post a review of it in the proper place.
One thing I will say, the packing for the bearing was well, interesting. It is a good thing it is so strong I guess. You might want to remember that if you order anything from them.

11-03-2002, 08:06 PM	#28
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11-03-2002, 11:37 PM	#29
nroden Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,098	I replaced mine a couple of weeks ago when rubber busted all up. It was $32 I think from NAPA. Took away some vibration I didn't even realize I had. Amazing when you replace something the small difference it makes. Not hard to replace. Did U- Joints also... .replaced all but the front one because it was greasable where the others were sealed. so just greased it. __________________ Nick Rodenberg 72 Cheyenne 10 V8 350/TH350 white/ochre/white/ochre, ochre/saddle interior Retired and in the dry... still runs. I now drive Red '01 Ford Focus... better MPG!!!

11-03-2002, 11:53 PM	#30
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	For a short bed with a small block in the proper location and a short shaft TH350, a one piece shaft is 4 foot 10 inches. Attached Images

11-04-2002, 12:20 AM	#31
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	The bearing was about $75. It looks like it should last at least as long as 2 of the other ones though __________________ 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

11-04-2002, 11:47 AM	#32
melloyello Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 66	Neonlarry was it any harder to install? or did it mount as eazy as a standard carrier bearing? BTW that looks awsome (80ish moment) __________________ 67 C/20 camper special 350

11-03-2002, 03:58 AM	#27
Va Longhorn Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Warrenton, Va Posts: 47	I had a similar promblem years ago on my 72 GMC Sierre Grande. The carrier bearing mount had actually stressed and snap. I paid an Exxon station in the area of my break down a 100 dollar bill to tow it in and weld it for me. 20 miles down the road on the way home , it breaks again above the new weld. After a long agrument with the station, they came and got it and welded it again. I think that one lasted 2 days. Disgusted, I called a buddy of mine that knew these trucks quite well. ( He has a 72 4X4 that he competes in truck pulls with) He brought up a drive shaft out of a 72 chevelle. Worked perfect ! We took out the carrier bearing and never had another promblem with. I pulled a 22 foot camper for two more seasons with before I sold it. Now keep in mind that this was a shortbed, but if you measure center of yoke to center of yoke, a good salvage yard should be able to hook ya up

11-04-2002, 01:12 PM	#33
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	I haven't gotten the bearing yet, but it should be just as easy to install as the normal kind. I also have to change the rear springs at the same time, because someone thought that front springs would do just as well on the back too, and I think that is a big part of the problem that makes them keep breaking. __________________ 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

11-04-2002, 01:29 PM	#34
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	It might be worth the extra money to get the shafts balanced while you have them out. __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).

11-06-2002, 02:59 AM	#35
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	Well, the new carrier bearing came in the mail today. It looks WAY better than the old one As soon as I can find a set of rear springs (instead of front ones lol) I am going to get it put in, and I will probably post a review of it in the proper place. One thing I will say, the packing for the bearing was well, interesting. It is a good thing it is so strong I guess. You might want to remember that if you order anything from them. __________________ 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



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