Carrier Bearing? CPP Billet worth it? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BIGBLU 72 · 02-19-2011, 01:02 AM

I see that CPP makes a billet bearing that looks very nice but are they that much better than the Autozone off the shelf one? I plan to beat my truck a little bit via a 400+ hp 406 SBC, drive on some long trips, and pull trailer and boat? i like preventative parts but id like some imput from some ppl that have used this!

**special-K** · 02-19-2011, 08:36 AM

Carrier bearing as in the rear or center bearing in a 2pc driveshaft? Either way,what these trucks came with works fine. They have proven to be the longest lasting and most reliable trucks ever built. I'm not sure about what Autozone sells,but an OEM design part from a quality bearing company does the trick just fine.

todd99 · 02-19-2011, 10:22 AM

I don't know about the aftermarket one, but I replaced mine with the Autozone one last month and haven't had any problems.

eightbanger · 02-19-2011, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Carrier bearing as in the rear or center bearing in a 2pc driveshaft? Either way,what these trucks came with works fine. They have proven to be the longest lasting and most reliable trucks ever built. I'm not sure about what Autozone sells,but an OEM design part from a quality bearing company does the trick just fine.

Exactly!

SevenOne · 02-19-2011, 10:33 AM

I have no insight on it but im lookin at gettin one.seems to look like a great part imo.I also have no experience with the stock ones either so im not much help lol

BIGBLU 72 · 02-19-2011, 11:10 AM

the two piece driveshaft one!

lil hoodlum · 02-19-2011, 08:23 PM

I would like to get one. It looks like to me that it is more sturdier than the OEM or AutoZone one. I have had my truck around 13 years or so and it has allways been my daily driver. I have had to replace my carrier bearing/ center support bearing 2 times. I also had a new driveshaft built and balanced by Inland Empires. I have put on close to 14,000 miles on my truck between Febuary of last year and Febuary of this year, so yeah, I have put on some miles on my center support bearing. I usually average 8,000 to 10,000 miles a year.

The problems I have encountered with the OEM or AutoZone one is the rubber part dry rots out/ tears out. I have also had the stamped metal part come unstamped. I just drilled a few holes and bolted it back together to buy me some more time 'till replacement time.

So in my opinion the billet one should hold up a lot better.

Keith

gcburdic · 02-19-2011, 08:33 PM

guys...check in with vendor CPPJeff....he maybe able to get you a deal on these too

dave2953 · 02-19-2011, 08:44 PM

I've seen a few guys place some extra tac welds on metal surround the the bearing rides inside of. They've had good luck going that route. I thought about going the CPP route myself, but swapped to a one piece instead.

russj67 · 02-19-2011, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dave2953

I've seen a few guys place some extra tac welds on metal surround the the bearing rides inside of. They've had good luck going that route. I thought about going the CPP route myself, but swapped to a one piece instead.

Amen! I did not have much luck with carrier bearings so went one-piece and haven't looked back (or underneath) since.

bajaracing · 02-20-2011, 12:52 AM

I went thru 2 new stock ones within 6 months. Switched to the CPP billet one and haven't had a problem since!
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jondancer · 05-04-2011, 11:00 PM

Any pics of it installed?
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kingsolver72 · 05-04-2011, 11:48 PM

You guys that are going through carrier bearings..are your trucks lowered or factory height?
Also,where are you guys getting your one piece driveshafts..I'm wondering if your trucks are longbeds..

dave2953 · 05-04-2011, 11:58 PM

I started tearing up the bearings after I lowered my truck (short bed) My exhaust guy had a driveshaft in his shop that he wasn't using that I had cut down so I was able to do the swap for less than $50.

Lee H · 05-05-2011, 12:17 PM

My SWB started tearing them out right after the 3/4 drop. Had the two piece balanced by Inland Driveline and still took one out. When I complained they showed there version of the the billet carrier, I bought it and have not had any problems in about 15K miles.

Hottrucks · 05-05-2011, 12:42 PM

I ve been though 2 from auto zone...my truck is bagged with pro street tires and a caddy so it gets some abuse...planning a 1 piece as soon as I free up some cash but having a place to get replacements NOW is always good

brad_man_72 · 05-05-2011, 01:17 PM

I sell billet carrier bearings and I wouldn't put one in my own truck! The oem style works just fine after a little beefing up on the bracket. Good ujoints, a straight and properly ballanced driveshaft and the oem style carrier should last another 40 years regardless of hp.... It takes way less than 1hp to turn the race attached to the shaft in the bearing. But hey if you want billet have at it, they last as long and transfer any vibration right to the frame.

02-19-2011, 01:02 AM	#1
BIGBLU 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 700	Carrier Bearing? CPP Billet worth it? I see that CPP makes a billet bearing that looks very nice but are they that much better than the Autozone off the shelf one? I plan to beat my truck a little bit via a 400+ hp 406 SBC, drive on some long trips, and pull trailer and boat? i like preventative parts but id like some imput from some ppl that have used this! __________________ 68 C10 LWB 2/4 drop 406/th400/3.73posi 04 Silverado SS LQ9 6.0/4L65e/4.11posi AWD

02-19-2011, 08:36 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Carrier Bearing? CPP Billet worth it? Carrier bearing as in the rear or center bearing in a 2pc driveshaft? Either way,what these trucks came with works fine. They have proven to be the longest lasting and most reliable trucks ever built. I'm not sure about what Autozone sells,but an OEM design part from a quality bearing company does the trick just fine. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-19-2011, 10:22 AM	#3
todd99 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: prescott, az Posts: 225	Re: Carrier Bearing? CPP Billet worth it? I don't know about the aftermarket one, but I replaced mine with the Autozone one last month and haven't had any problems. __________________ 1971 C20 Longhorn Custom Camper

02-19-2011, 10:33 AM	#5
SevenOne Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tampa,Fl Posts: 82	Re: Carrier Bearing? CPP Billet worth it? I have no insight on it but im lookin at gettin one.seems to look like a great part imo.I also have no experience with the stock ones either so im not much help lol

02-19-2011, 11:10 AM	#6
BIGBLU 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 700	Re: Carrier Bearing? CPP Billet worth it? the two piece driveshaft one! __________________ 68 C10 LWB 2/4 drop 406/th400/3.73posi 04 Silverado SS LQ9 6.0/4L65e/4.11posi AWD

02-19-2011, 08:23 PM	#7
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,705	Re: Carrier Bearing? CPP Billet worth it? I would like to get one. It looks like to me that it is more sturdier than the OEM or AutoZone one. I have had my truck around 13 years or so and it has allways been my daily driver. I have had to replace my carrier bearing/ center support bearing 2 times. I also had a new driveshaft built and balanced by Inland Empires. I have put on close to 14,000 miles on my truck between Febuary of last year and Febuary of this year, so yeah, I have put on some miles on my center support bearing. I usually average 8,000 to 10,000 miles a year. The problems I have encountered with the OEM or AutoZone one is the rubber part dry rots out/ tears out. I have also had the stamped metal part come unstamped. I just drilled a few holes and bolted it back together to buy me some more time 'till replacement time. So in my opinion the billet one should hold up a lot better. Keith

02-19-2011, 08:33 PM	#8
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Carrier Bearing? CPP Billet worth it? guys...check in with vendor CPPJeff....he maybe able to get you a deal on these too __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

02-19-2011, 08:44 PM	#9
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Carrier Bearing? CPP Billet worth it? I've seen a few guys place some extra tac welds on metal surround the the bearing rides inside of. They've had good luck going that route. I thought about going the CPP route myself, but swapped to a one piece instead. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

02-20-2011, 12:52 AM	#11
bajaracing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SoCAL Posts: 121	Re: Carrier Bearing? CPP Billet worth it? I went thru 2 new stock ones within 6 months. Switched to the CPP billet one and haven't had a problem since! Posted via Mobile Device

05-04-2011, 11:00 PM	#12
jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,192	Re: Carrier Bearing? CPP Billet worth it? Any pics of it installed? Posted via Mobile Device

05-04-2011, 11:48 PM	#13
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,207	Re: Carrier Bearing? CPP Billet worth it? You guys that are going through carrier bearings..are your trucks lowered or factory height? Also,where are you guys getting your one piece driveshafts..I'm wondering if your trucks are longbeds.. __________________ Fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith

05-04-2011, 11:58 PM	#14
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Carrier Bearing? CPP Billet worth it? I started tearing up the bearings after I lowered my truck (short bed) My exhaust guy had a driveshaft in his shop that he wasn't using that I had cut down so I was able to do the swap for less than $50. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

05-05-2011, 12:17 PM	#15
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,141	Re: Carrier Bearing? CPP Billet worth it? My SWB started tearing them out right after the 3/4 drop. Had the two piece balanced by Inland Driveline and still took one out. When I complained they showed there version of the the billet carrier, I bought it and have not had any problems in about 15K miles. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

05-05-2011, 12:42 PM	#16
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Carrier Bearing? CPP Billet worth it? I ve been though 2 from auto zone...my truck is bagged with pro street tires and a caddy so it gets some abuse...planning a 1 piece as soon as I free up some cash but having a place to get replacements NOW is always good __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

05-05-2011, 01:17 PM	#17
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Carrier Bearing? CPP Billet worth it? I sell billet carrier bearings and I wouldn't put one in my own truck! The oem style works just fine after a little beefing up on the bracket. Good ujoints, a straight and properly ballanced driveshaft and the oem style carrier should last another 40 years regardless of hp.... It takes way less than 1hp to turn the race attached to the shaft in the bearing. But hey if you want billet have at it, they last as long and transfer any vibration right to the frame.



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