Rear end centered and carrier bearing? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

russj67 · 10-10-2009, 06:42 PM

I broke my carrier bearing today, felt it coming via a shudder when I would leave from a stop but didn't know what it was. I have noticed that my rear end is not perfectly centered. There is probably 3/4"-1" difference between the distance from each back tire to the frame. Will this cause the carrier bearing to go out sooner? Is it putting any unnecessary stress on it?

LONGHAIR · 10-10-2009, 06:45 PM

Nope, it's not hurting a thing. The u-joints need to have some angularity, or they won't last. They don't care at all what direction the angle misalignment has.

cdowns · 10-10-2009, 07:03 PM

did you lower the truck?without installing an adjustable panhard bar?// the tires equally spaced from the frame rails the pinion yoke will still b offcentered but will look better

*highperf4x4* · 10-10-2009, 07:24 PM

If you didn't lower the truck I'd be concerned about why the rear end is off center but it didn't have anything to do with the carrier failing.

russj67 · 10-10-2009, 09:02 PM

The truck is lowered 3" and does have an adjustable panhard bar.

dave2953 · 10-10-2009, 09:28 PM

When I lowered mine i kept tearing up center support bearings, too. I noticed they always failed at the metal housing. I've seen a few guys on here put some extra tac welds on the housing before they are installed and it kept them from breaking. Most of those bearings are made in China or some place similar and aren't welded together all that well.

cdowns · 10-10-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by russj67

The truck is lowered 3" and does have an adjustable panhard bar.

off hand i'd say maybe adjust the adjustable panhard bar to get the tires the same distance from the frame rails so it looks right// the additional tack welds is a great tip too

KrazyAz · 10-10-2009, 09:40 PM

While you are there ....check them u joints. gonna have it apart anyway.

russj67 · 10-16-2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dave2953

When I lowered mine i kept tearing up center support bearings, too. I noticed they always failed at the metal housing. I've seen a few guys on here put some extra tac welds on the housing before they are installed and it kept them from breaking. Most of those bearings are made in China or some place similar and aren't welded together all that well.

That was it, cheap China part. The driveline shop beefed up the housing so I should be ok now. Back on the road!

*highperf4x4* · 10-16-2009, 01:57 PM

do a burnout!

russj67 · 05-15-2010, 11:51 AM

Well I ended up getting my rear end rebuilt because the bearings were shot and I am still trying to chase down the vibration. Had them throw in a Eaton posi unit while the patient was open, BUT I still have a shudder when I take off from a stop. I haven't been able to stop thinking it is something to do with my driveline angles. Anyone else have this problem?

KrazyAz · 05-16-2010, 07:31 AM

are you running a stock convert or after market stall?

**Boog** · 05-16-2010, 08:24 AM

You could have a weak or broken engine or tranny mount giving a bit of a shudder on acceleration.

russj67 · 05-16-2010, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KrazyAz

are you running a stock convert or after market stall?

I'm running a 2500 stall

10-10-2009, 06:42 PM	#1
russj67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Scappoose, OR Posts: 157	Rear end centered and carrier bearing? I broke my carrier bearing today, felt it coming via a shudder when I would leave from a stop but didn't know what it was. I have noticed that my rear end is not perfectly centered. There is probably 3/4"-1" difference between the distance from each back tire to the frame. Will this cause the carrier bearing to go out sooner? Is it putting any unnecessary stress on it? __________________ 67 Stepside Atomic Orange Fastburn 385 TH350 The wheels are fronts are 255-45-18 with 5" bs. 18x8 wheel rears are 295-45-20 with 5" bs. 20x10 wheel (barely fit) Budget: A method for going broke methodically. You only live once! Last edited by russj67; 10-10-2009 at 06:51 PM.

10-10-2009, 07:03 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Rear end centered and carrier bearing? did you lower the truck?without installing an adjustable panhard bar?// the tires equally spaced from the frame rails the pinion yoke will still b offcentered but will look better __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

10-10-2009, 07:24 PM	#4
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Rear end centered and carrier bearing? If you didn't lower the truck I'd be concerned about why the rear end is off center but it didn't have anything to do with the carrier failing.

10-10-2009, 09:02 PM	#5
russj67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Scappoose, OR Posts: 157	Re: Rear end centered and carrier bearing? The truck is lowered 3" and does have an adjustable panhard bar. __________________ 67 Stepside Atomic Orange Fastburn 385 TH350 The wheels are fronts are 255-45-18 with 5" bs. 18x8 wheel rears are 295-45-20 with 5" bs. 20x10 wheel (barely fit) Budget: A method for going broke methodically. You only live once!

10-10-2009, 09:28 PM	#6
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Rear end centered and carrier bearing? When I lowered mine i kept tearing up center support bearings, too. I noticed they always failed at the metal housing. I've seen a few guys on here put some extra tac welds on the housing before they are installed and it kept them from breaking. Most of those bearings are made in China or some place similar and aren't welded together all that well. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

10-10-2009, 09:40 PM	#8
KrazyAz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix,Arizona Posts: 43	Re: Rear end centered and carrier bearing? While you are there ....check them u joints. gonna have it apart anyway.

10-16-2009, 01:57 PM	#10
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Rear end centered and carrier bearing? do a burnout!

05-15-2010, 11:51 AM	#11
russj67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Scappoose, OR Posts: 157	Re: Rear end centered and carrier bearing? Well I ended up getting my rear end rebuilt because the bearings were shot and I am still trying to chase down the vibration. Had them throw in a Eaton posi unit while the patient was open, BUT I still have a shudder when I take off from a stop. I haven't been able to stop thinking it is something to do with my driveline angles. Anyone else have this problem? __________________ 67 Stepside Atomic Orange Fastburn 385 TH350 The wheels are fronts are 255-45-18 with 5" bs. 18x8 wheel rears are 295-45-20 with 5" bs. 20x10 wheel (barely fit) Budget: A method for going broke methodically. You only live once!

05-16-2010, 07:31 AM	#12
KrazyAz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix,Arizona Posts: 43	Re: Rear end centered and carrier bearing? are you running a stock convert or after market stall? Last edited by KrazyAz; 05-16-2010 at 07:33 AM.

05-16-2010, 08:24 AM	#13
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,377	Re: Rear end centered and carrier bearing? You could have a weak or broken engine or tranny mount giving a bit of a shudder on acceleration. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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