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BB72CHEVKT · 02-08-2008, 07:37 AM

I asked about U joints yesterday and was advised Spicer was the best so I picked up 3 from the driveshaft shop. He looked at my carrier bearing since he said there was a choice of 2 different ones. Upon inspection he informed that I have neither of those but I have one with a split metal housing that the bolt centers are 5 7/8 as opposed to the other kind that is 6 1/2 and the bearing sits at different height. He said the kind I have is obsolete. Any one know what in the hell I am talking about and if so where I can get one. Thanks

Eddie H. · 02-08-2008, 08:17 AM

You probably have the same kind I had in my 69 GMC. Everywhere I tried to get one said it was obsolete and none were available in universe. I ended up buying the newer style bearing and making some spacers so it would mount at the correct height. If you could post a picture of it , I could tell you for sure.

**clay68c10** · 02-08-2008, 11:08 AM

I think I've got the same kind. I need to replace it sometime fairly soon. Does it look like this?

Eddie H. · 02-08-2008, 11:15 AM

Yep, that's just like the one I had. All you need to do is to get the newer "horseshoe style" bearing and make some spacers where it will be at the correct height.

EyeH8the24 · 02-08-2008, 11:23 AM

the 69 wrecker i just bought has one like that , have owned alot of these trucks and its thefirst i have ever seen,was probally to strong so they had to replace it with the wimpy one

BB72CHEVKT · 02-09-2008, 11:12 AM

That is it. Anyone know where to get one?

kenm78 · 02-09-2008, 11:52 AM

You will have to get the new style unless you find a cross referance part number. Can you see a part number on that piece?

BB72CHEVKT · 02-12-2008, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clay68c10

I think I've got the same kind. I need to replace it sometime fairly soon. Does it look like this?

Looks like the same one. Anyone know where to get one?

Phaedrus · 02-12-2008, 11:18 AM

Check out Neapco P/N 212050x. Otherwise you just need the inside bearing diameter, find one with the bolt width you need, and shim to get same height as your original. Good luck!

BB72CHEVKT · 02-13-2008, 01:59 AM

Anyone know the inside bearing diameter for the carrier bearing shown in the above pictures?

BB72CHEVKT · 02-13-2008, 05:10 AM

I am so confused. LMC lists 3 differnt bearing diameters. Anyone know which one I have by the picture.

02-08-2008, 07:37 AM	#1
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Carrier bearing question I asked about U joints yesterday and was advised Spicer was the best so I picked up 3 from the driveshaft shop. He looked at my carrier bearing since he said there was a choice of 2 different ones. Upon inspection he informed that I have neither of those but I have one with a split metal housing that the bolt centers are 5 7/8 as opposed to the other kind that is 6 1/2 and the bearing sits at different height. He said the kind I have is obsolete. Any one know what in the hell I am talking about and if so where I can get one. Thanks __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

02-08-2008, 08:17 AM	#2
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	Re: Carrier bearing question You probably have the same kind I had in my 69 GMC. Everywhere I tried to get one said it was obsolete and none were available in universe. I ended up buying the newer style bearing and making some spacers so it would mount at the correct height. If you could post a picture of it , I could tell you for sure. __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"

02-08-2008, 11:08 AM	#3
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,991	Re: Carrier bearing question I think I've got the same kind. I need to replace it sometime fairly soon. Does it look like this? __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

02-08-2008, 11:15 AM	#4
Eddie H. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Paradise TX USA Posts: 1,200	Re: Carrier bearing question Yep, that's just like the one I had. All you need to do is to get the newer "horseshoe style" bearing and make some spacers where it will be at the correct height. __________________ "Negative people always seem to have a problem for every solution"

02-08-2008, 11:23 AM	#5
EyeH8the24 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: beulah,alabama Posts: 1,075	Re: Carrier bearing question the 69 wrecker i just bought has one like that , have owned alot of these trucks and its thefirst i have ever seen,was probally to strong so they had to replace it with the wimpy one

02-09-2008, 11:12 AM	#6
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Carrier bearing question That is it. Anyone know where to get one? __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

02-09-2008, 11:52 AM	#7
kenm78 Broken Down Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Choctaw, Oklahoma Posts: 1,267	Re: Carrier bearing question You will have to get the new style unless you find a cross referance part number. Can you see a part number on that piece? __________________ kenm78 1982 Chevy 4X4 Project truck “It’s better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder about your ignorance, than open your mouth and reveal all doubt”

02-12-2008, 11:18 AM	#9
Phaedrus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 67	Re: Carrier bearing question Check out Neapco P/N 212050x. Otherwise you just need the inside bearing diameter, find one with the bolt width you need, and shim to get same height as your original. Good luck! Last edited by Phaedrus; 02-12-2008 at 11:32 AM. Reason: wrong P/N

02-13-2008, 01:59 AM	#10
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Carrier bearing question Anyone know the inside bearing diameter for the carrier bearing shown in the above pictures? __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

02-13-2008, 05:10 AM	#11
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Carrier bearing question I am so confused. LMC lists 3 differnt bearing diameters. Anyone know which one I have by the picture. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400



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