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JayE72 · 07-19-2011, 11:43 PM

I had my carrier bearing replaced on my 72 short bed. The drive shaft repair shop mounted the carrier bearing to the rear smaller axle. It was suppose to be mounted to the front axle correct?

brad_man_72 · 07-20-2011, 11:35 AM

the carrier bearing (center support bearing) mounts to the driveshaft that goes into the trans, the first piece of a 2 piece driveline. The second shaft goes from carrier bearing to the rear end. I can't imagine a swb 4x4 having a 2 piece driveline in the rear, and no way it would have a 2 piece driveline in the front.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-20-2011, 06:39 PM

You shouldn't have a carrier bearing on either drivelines on a 4x4 long bed or short. WES

**truckdude239** · 07-20-2011, 07:43 PM

umm my friends 67 c-10 swb had a center support bearing i replaced it a few time, can you post any pictures of what they did?

brad_man_72 · 07-21-2011, 12:40 PM

most 2wd (C 10) swb have a 2 piece driveline. It's not possible to mount the carrier bearing to the wrong shaft without some welding, it is possible to put the trans yoke on the rear shaft if you're not paying any attention to what you're doing.
I'm still unclear as to what the op is really talking about. Front and rear axle, carrier bearing on an axle, and driveshaft shop.
I just assume he is talking about a 2 piece driveshaft not being assembled properly on a swb c10, and we all know what ASSuME-ing does.

if they did put the trans yoke on the rear shaft it I'll have to be put on the front shaft and realaned as an assembly to be properly fixed.

JayE72 · 07-21-2011, 01:38 PM

Thanks guys! The drive shaft shop had mounted the yoke in the wrong place. I was asking if the smaller drive shaft attaches in the rear. After I returned to the DS Shop the tech figured out his mistake. BTW my truck is only a 2WD not a 4WD (4x4) sorry about the confusion. On my 2 piece drive shaft I have a smaller circumference drive shaft and a larger circumference connected by a U-joint. I was just trying to see (prior to the mistake being caught) if the larger plugged into the transmission or if the smaller plugged into the transmission. After the tech fixed his mistake I concluded that the smaller end connects into the transmission and the larger end connects up to the rear end. I was just trying to confirm that I didn't screw anything up. Thanks again to all who gave me input...

07-19-2011, 11:43 PM	#1
JayE72 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 40	Carrier Support Bearing... I had my carrier bearing replaced on my 72 short bed. The drive shaft repair shop mounted the carrier bearing to the rear smaller axle. It was suppose to be mounted to the front axle correct? __________________

07-20-2011, 11:35 AM	#2
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Carrier Support Bearing... the carrier bearing (center support bearing) mounts to the driveshaft that goes into the trans, the first piece of a 2 piece driveline. The second shaft goes from carrier bearing to the rear end. I can't imagine a swb 4x4 having a 2 piece driveline in the rear, and no way it would have a 2 piece driveline in the front.

07-20-2011, 06:39 PM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Carrier Support Bearing... You shouldn't have a carrier bearing on either drivelines on a 4x4 long bed or short. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

07-20-2011, 07:43 PM	#4
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,230	Re: Carrier Support Bearing... umm my friends 67 c-10 swb had a center support bearing i replaced it a few time, can you post any pictures of what they did? __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

07-21-2011, 12:40 PM	#5
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Carrier Support Bearing... most 2wd (C 10) swb have a 2 piece driveline. It's not possible to mount the carrier bearing to the wrong shaft without some welding, it is possible to put the trans yoke on the rear shaft if you're not paying any attention to what you're doing. I'm still unclear as to what the op is really talking about. Front and rear axle, carrier bearing on an axle, and driveshaft shop. I just assume he is talking about a 2 piece driveshaft not being assembled properly on a swb c10, and we all know what ASSuME-ing does. if they did put the trans yoke on the rear shaft it I'll have to be put on the front shaft and realaned as an assembly to be properly fixed.

07-21-2011, 01:38 PM	#6
JayE72 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 40	Re: Carrier Support Bearing... Thanks guys! The drive shaft shop had mounted the yoke in the wrong place. I was asking if the smaller drive shaft attaches in the rear. After I returned to the DS Shop the tech figured out his mistake. BTW my truck is only a 2WD not a 4WD (4x4) sorry about the confusion. On my 2 piece drive shaft I have a smaller circumference drive shaft and a larger circumference connected by a U-joint. I was just trying to see (prior to the mistake being caught) if the larger plugged into the transmission or if the smaller plugged into the transmission. After the tech fixed his mistake I concluded that the smaller end connects into the transmission and the larger end connects up to the rear end. I was just trying to confirm that I didn't screw anything up. Thanks again to all who gave me input... __________________



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