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hpcgmc · 01-20-2015, 11:50 PM

My truck is a 67 GMC 1/2t shortbed with leaf springs (if that makes a difference). The driveshaft should be all stock. All I can remember doing in the 30+ years I've had this truck is changing the u-joints in the 1980's. However, I did blow out a couple rear ends in high school that my dad had replaced at a local junkyard. I'm assuming they just installed a used rearend without replacing the driveshaft.

I'm going to pull the driveshaft and center support bearing to replace bearing and u joints and have the driveshaft balanced at a local driveshaft shop. I assume I just unbolt the center bearing hanger and bring the whole thing to the shop. Is this all there is to it?

Is the center support bearing a specialty item, or will the shop be able to easily order a new one?

I've read about problems with an aluminum bracket and some sort of welding repairs. Is this something I need to be be aware of? I'm planning on installing a crate 350 in the truck, so won't be turning any huge hp. I'll be using my stock 4 speed granny trans for the next few years, until I figure what 5 speed I want to install.

Lastly, my truck will be lowered about 6" total in the rear, by removing leafs and adding a droplink. Will this require a shorter driveshaft or extra slipjoint?

Here are some pics of my center support bearing and housing.

Thanks!

Mike C · 01-21-2015, 08:55 PM

You have the more uncommon carrier bearing, but with the part # a shop should be able to get it for you no problem. O'reilly does not show this one for my truck in their system and I didn't check other years. Here ya' go:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=656307

brad_man_72 · 01-21-2015, 09:01 PM

You have the "good" carrier bearing. You will be fine taking it to a shop to have the carrier replaced and the shaft ballanced.

hpcgmc · 01-21-2015, 10:59 PM

Thanks for the info and the link. I'll pull out the whole assembly and drop it off at the driveshaft shop. If they have a problem finding the part I'll give them Mike's Neapco part # N212050x.

AirSpeed · 01-21-2015, 11:05 PM

I have the same carrier on my 69, my local NAPA store had one in stock. You might get lucky!

01-20-2015, 11:50 PM	#1
hpcgmc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Northern Cal Posts: 249	center support bearing and driveshaft R and R My truck is a 67 GMC 1/2t shortbed with leaf springs (if that makes a difference). The driveshaft should be all stock. All I can remember doing in the 30+ years I've had this truck is changing the u-joints in the 1980's. However, I did blow out a couple rear ends in high school that my dad had replaced at a local junkyard. I'm assuming they just installed a used rearend without replacing the driveshaft. I'm going to pull the driveshaft and center support bearing to replace bearing and u joints and have the driveshaft balanced at a local driveshaft shop. I assume I just unbolt the center bearing hanger and bring the whole thing to the shop. Is this all there is to it? Is the center support bearing a specialty item, or will the shop be able to easily order a new one? I've read about problems with an aluminum bracket and some sort of welding repairs. Is this something I need to be be aware of? I'm planning on installing a crate 350 in the truck, so won't be turning any huge hp. I'll be using my stock 4 speed granny trans for the next few years, until I figure what 5 speed I want to install. Lastly, my truck will be lowered about 6" total in the rear, by removing leafs and adding a droplink. Will this require a shorter driveshaft or extra slipjoint? Here are some pics of my center support bearing and housing. Thanks! Attached Images __________________ 1967 GMC 1500 SWB. Driving this truck since I was 14.

01-21-2015, 08:55 PM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,715	Re: center support bearing and driveshaft R and R You have the more uncommon carrier bearing, but with the part # a shop should be able to get it for you no problem. O'reilly does not show this one for my truck in their system and I didn't check other years. Here ya' go: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=656307 __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

01-21-2015, 09:01 PM	#3
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: center support bearing and driveshaft R and R You have the "good" carrier bearing. You will be fine taking it to a shop to have the carrier replaced and the shaft ballanced. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

01-21-2015, 10:59 PM	#4
hpcgmc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Northern Cal Posts: 249	Re: center support bearing and driveshaft R and R Thanks for the info and the link. I'll pull out the whole assembly and drop it off at the driveshaft shop. If they have a problem finding the part I'll give them Mike's Neapco part # N212050x. __________________ 1967 GMC 1500 SWB. Driving this truck since I was 14.

01-21-2015, 11:05 PM	#5
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: center support bearing and driveshaft R and R I have the same carrier on my 69, my local NAPA store had one in stock. You might get lucky! __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/



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