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kevmic28 · 12-28-2009, 08:12 PM

I have the two piece drive shaft and I need to replace the carrier bearing assembly. Does any one know the part number of the replacement bearing assembly. I have tried a few auto stores but they dont have what I need.
Thanks for the help.

kevmic28 · 12-28-2009, 08:28 PM

**El Jay** · 12-28-2009, 08:37 PM

Dunno if this will help, or not, I'm lazy; I just take the whole drive line assembly to the drive shaft shop & have them R & R the carrier bearing.
When they're done, I get everything back & it''s all nice & balanced & whatnot.

It's just less chance for me to screw up the drive shaft & making things really expensive.
Just my li'l .02.

Good luck.

kevmic28 · 12-28-2009, 08:51 PM

I may have to do that but right now its my Daily driver, kinda hard to take the drive shaft along on my Harley. That is if I can fond a shop around here. Im in a very small town in East Texas.

Sammy · 12-28-2009, 09:05 PM

GMC Pauls has them listed for $28.95. Both types front rear and side to side. Under suspension parts. I haven't looked lately but I believe ECE may have a beefer one for more coin. Additionally most of the vendors would have these.

Sammy · 12-28-2009, 09:11 PM

in the past some have said there are a few really cheap made ones on the market that don't last but just a few thousand miles and tear up again. Bekieve you maybe better off ordering from one of the board vendors who would likely care about the customer's they want to maintain.

kevmic28 · 12-28-2009, 09:12 PM

OK thanks, I completely forgot about Pauls gmc.

crushermechanic · 12-28-2009, 09:16 PM

i just got the same one for my 71. oreilleys keeps them in stock. before you install it run a weld bead down both sides of the top plate were it was spot welded. i had the first 1 break within 2 weeks. the bearing was made by spicer.

Sammy · 12-28-2009, 09:23 PM

NP..While your add it grease them U-joints, don't forget about phasing for staying in balance. I think there is a FAQ on it. Good Luck.

dfwright · 12-28-2009, 09:31 PM

Here's a link to a good thread on the subject:

Found a better hanger bearing - fairly cheap !!

kevmic28 · 12-28-2009, 09:56 PM

Hey thanks, Looks like Ill be heading to Napa tomorrow.

hayhauler71 · 12-28-2009, 10:05 PM

I used one from inland empire driveline this is by far the best bearing you can find.http://www.iedls.com/bearings.html

12-28-2009, 08:12 PM	#1
kevmic28 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 602	70 gmc 2 piece drive shaft question I have the two piece drive shaft and I need to replace the carrier bearing assembly. Does any one know the part number of the replacement bearing assembly. I have tried a few auto stores but they dont have what I need. Thanks for the help. __________________ 1970 GMC truck 1988 Harley 1200 Sportster

12-28-2009, 08:28 PM	#2
kevmic28 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 602	Re: 70 gmc 2 piece drive shaft question __________________ 1970 GMC truck 1988 Harley 1200 Sportster

12-28-2009, 08:37 PM	#3
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: 70 gmc 2 piece drive shaft question Dunno if this will help, or not, I'm lazy; I just take the whole drive line assembly to the drive shaft shop & have them R & R the carrier bearing. When they're done, I get everything back & it''s all nice & balanced & whatnot. It's just less chance for me to screw up the drive shaft & making things really expensive. Just my li'l .02. Good luck. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

12-28-2009, 08:51 PM	#4
kevmic28 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 602	Re: 70 gmc 2 piece drive shaft question I may have to do that but right now its my Daily driver, kinda hard to take the drive shaft along on my Harley. That is if I can fond a shop around here. Im in a very small town in East Texas. __________________ 1970 GMC truck 1988 Harley 1200 Sportster

12-28-2009, 09:05 PM	#5
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: 70 gmc 2 piece drive shaft question GMC Pauls has them listed for $28.95. Both types front rear and side to side. Under suspension parts. I haven't looked lately but I believe ECE may have a beefer one for more coin. Additionally most of the vendors would have these. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

12-28-2009, 09:11 PM	#6
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: 70 gmc 2 piece drive shaft question in the past some have said there are a few really cheap made ones on the market that don't last but just a few thousand miles and tear up again. Bekieve you maybe better off ordering from one of the board vendors who would likely care about the customer's they want to maintain. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

12-28-2009, 09:12 PM	#7
kevmic28 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 602	Re: 70 gmc 2 piece drive shaft question OK thanks, I completely forgot about Pauls gmc. __________________ 1970 GMC truck 1988 Harley 1200 Sportster

12-28-2009, 09:16 PM	#8
crushermechanic Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Walton Beach, Fl Posts: 357	Re: 70 gmc 2 piece drive shaft question i just got the same one for my 71. oreilleys keeps them in stock. before you install it run a weld bead down both sides of the top plate were it was spot welded. i had the first 1 break within 2 weeks. the bearing was made by spicer.

12-28-2009, 09:23 PM	#9
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: 70 gmc 2 piece drive shaft question NP..While your add it grease them U-joints, don't forget about phasing for staying in balance. I think there is a FAQ on it. Good Luck. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

12-28-2009, 09:31 PM	#10
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: 70 gmc 2 piece drive shaft question Here's a link to a good thread on the subject: Found a better hanger bearing - fairly cheap !! __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

12-28-2009, 09:56 PM	#11
kevmic28 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 602	Re: 70 gmc 2 piece drive shaft question Hey thanks, Looks like Ill be heading to Napa tomorrow. __________________ 1970 GMC truck 1988 Harley 1200 Sportster

12-28-2009, 10:05 PM	#12
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: 70 gmc 2 piece drive shaft question I used one from inland empire driveline this is by far the best bearing you can find.http://www.iedls.com/bearings.html



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