Junkyard Carrier Bearing??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

texasld · 01-15-2015, 04:23 PM

I have been searching for the carrier bearing for our trucks and I have come to the conclusion that I have a bearing out of the JY. The "custom bracket" on the bottom seems to really give it away.

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**michael bustamante** · 01-15-2015, 04:26 PM

yeah that doesnt look like one for our trucks

texasld · 01-15-2015, 04:27 PM

That's what I'm thinking. Now I need to figure out what I'm going to do!

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**michael bustamante** · 01-15-2015, 04:41 PM

will the bolt holes line up with the holes in the crossmember on your truck? and if so will the shaft be pretty straight? if not you might have to go with the horseshoe style designed for our longbed trucks.

texasld · 01-15-2015, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by michael bustamante

will the bolt holes line up with the holes in the crossmember on your truck? and if so will the shaft be pretty straight? if not you might have to go with the horseshoe style designed for our longbed trucks.

Yep,

This one was out of my LWB converted to SWB. In the middle of the rebuild now. I'll take it to the local napa and see if i can find a bearing. I don't mind making a bracket for mounting to make the new on work.

If this is the same size, I'm in luck. I see how this one mounts to the top of the loop.
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...6FF_0329213478

But i'm usually not that lucky.

67c10rustbuket · 01-15-2015, 05:29 PM

That is an original carrier, some call it the HD or heavy duty carrier bearing. Much better than the flimsy hanger bearing most had. There was just a thread about this the other day with a replacement part number...

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

67ChevyRedneck · 01-15-2015, 05:41 PM

It's a SWB now? Get rid of it and go with a one piece drive shaft.

cdowns · 01-15-2015, 06:27 PM

a dumb question but why not buy a brand new one at your autoparts store?? for the work to install one i'd much rather have a brand new piece in there to set it an ferget it

Mike C · 01-15-2015, 07:29 PM

I just posted about that this week. I replaced mine with a new one. Here is the thread, I show where I got it from as well as the Neapco part #.

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

burb71 · 01-15-2015, 07:41 PM

Thats is factory
Same as the one on my 1968 C/10 Big Block & my 68 C/20 Big Block

Mike C · 01-15-2015, 07:58 PM

Yes, they are factory. But at least at O'reilly auto parts, they have two different parts in their system and not that one. But in my thread I linked above, find the Neapco part #.

cdowns · 01-15-2015, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike C

Yes, they are factory. But at least at O'reilly auto parts, they have two different parts in their system and not that one. But in my thread I linked above, find the Neapco part #.

that is my advantage for shopping local instead of mailorder I go in and see the parts that they have and I select the one that is right for the job that i'm trying to accomplish

Mike C · 01-15-2015, 10:00 PM

No argument from me. But my point is that they do NOT show the HD carrier bearing as an option in the computer for my truck at the LOCAL parts store for me.

They show two different carrier bearings but neither one looks like the one I have (and the one the original poster showed here). That was the point in me posting that other thread this week so if somebody else had the same issue they could find one.

After much LOCAL and internet research, I finally found one and ordered it. Now that the part # is known and a manufacturer, you may be able to order from a local store.

Mike C · 01-15-2015, 10:04 PM

Actually, the bracket on "the bottom" goes on the top and bolts to the crossmember. Here is mine installed in the truck.

Quote:

Originally Posted by texasld

I have been searching for the carrier bearing for our trucks and I have come to the conclusion that I have a bearing out of the JY. The "custom bracket" on the bottom seems to really give it away.

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texasld · 01-16-2015, 12:16 AM

Holly MOSES! This form does it again. So much great info. Thank you for all the replies.

I looked into getting a single made $300. If I replace the bearings and UJ's myself it will cost me less. If I ever to decide to go lower in the rear, I'll be ready for it. I will have to have this one shortened, quoted $40 to do that. Plus a balance.

I picked up a new carrier at the parts store on my way home, it's the smaller type. I think I can make it work.

The "bracket" tabs on mine have been broken off and re welded at some time. Wonder what caused that?

texasld · 01-16-2015, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

a dumb question but why not buy a brand new one at your autoparts store?? for the work to install one i'd much rather have a brand new piece in there to set it an ferget it

I'm guessing you are talking about a new carrier assembly?

MikeyMan · 01-16-2015, 06:40 AM

Many, many years ago, I had that "Heavy Duty" bracket & carrier on a '70 GMC 1/2 ton.
The bracket broke at both those places near where it's riveted to the cross member.
I couldn't find that style bracket in the junk yards, and never thought about having it welded. I ended up finding the other style bracket and converted to the "hanging donut" type carrier.
I wish this website and the wealth of information here was available way back then.

01-15-2015, 04:23 PM	#1
texasld Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wilmot, NH Posts: 443	Junkyard Carrier Bearing??? I have been searching for the carrier bearing for our trucks and I have come to the conclusion that I have a bearing out of the JY. The "custom bracket" on the bottom seems to really give it away. __________________ 1969 C10 SWB 5.3L LS, 4l60e, 2/4 drop (In Progress) 2015 GMC 2500 Duramax (Daily Driver) 1999 Jeep TJ 2010 Harley Street Glide Check Out My Build!: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=617981

01-15-2015, 04:26 PM	#2
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: Junkyard Carrier Bearing??? yeah that doesnt look like one for our trucks __________________ 1967custom

01-15-2015, 04:27 PM	#3
texasld Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wilmot, NH Posts: 443	Re: Junkyard Carrier Bearing??? That's what I'm thinking. Now I need to figure out what I'm going to do! __________________ 1969 C10 SWB 5.3L LS, 4l60e, 2/4 drop (In Progress) 2015 GMC 2500 Duramax (Daily Driver) 1999 Jeep TJ 2010 Harley Street Glide Check Out My Build!: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=617981

01-15-2015, 04:29 PM	#4
texasld Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wilmot, NH Posts: 443	Re: Junkyard Carrier Bearing??? __________________ 1969 C10 SWB 5.3L LS, 4l60e, 2/4 drop (In Progress) 2015 GMC 2500 Duramax (Daily Driver) 1999 Jeep TJ 2010 Harley Street Glide Check Out My Build!: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=617981

01-15-2015, 04:41 PM	#5
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: Junkyard Carrier Bearing??? will the bolt holes line up with the holes in the crossmember on your truck? and if so will the shaft be pretty straight? if not you might have to go with the horseshoe style designed for our longbed trucks. __________________ 1967custom

01-15-2015, 05:29 PM	#7
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Junkyard Carrier Bearing??? That is an original carrier, some call it the HD or heavy duty carrier bearing. Much better than the flimsy hanger bearing most had. There was just a thread about this the other day with a replacement part number... Here you go. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=656307 __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

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01-15-2015, 06:27 PM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Junkyard Carrier Bearing??? a dumb question but why not buy a brand new one at your autoparts store?? for the work to install one i'd much rather have a brand new piece in there to set it an ferget it __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-15-2015, 07:29 PM	#10
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,728	Re: Junkyard Carrier Bearing??? I just posted about that this week. I replaced mine with a new one. Here is the thread, I show where I got it from as well as the Neapco part #. 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

01-15-2015, 07:41 PM	#11
burb71 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl Posts: 1,716	Re: Junkyard Carrier Bearing??? Thats is factory Same as the one on my 1968 C/10 Big Block & my 68 C/20 Big Block

01-15-2015, 07:58 PM	#12
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,728	Re: Junkyard Carrier Bearing??? Yes, they are factory. But at least at O'reilly auto parts, they have two different parts in their system and not that one. But in my thread I linked above, find the Neapco part #. __________________ 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

01-15-2015, 10:00 PM	#14
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,728	Re: Junkyard Carrier Bearing??? No argument from me. But my point is that they do NOT show the HD carrier bearing as an option in the computer for my truck at the LOCAL parts store for me. They show two different carrier bearings but neither one looks like the one I have (and the one the original poster showed here). That was the point in me posting that other thread this week so if somebody else had the same issue they could find one. After much LOCAL and internet research, I finally found one and ordered it. Now that the part # is known and a manufacturer, you may be able to order from a local store. __________________ 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

01-16-2015, 12:16 AM	#16
texasld Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wilmot, NH Posts: 443	Re: Junkyard Carrier Bearing??? Holly MOSES! This form does it again. So much great info. Thank you for all the replies. I looked into getting a single made $300. If I replace the bearings and UJ's myself it will cost me less. If I ever to decide to go lower in the rear, I'll be ready for it. I will have to have this one shortened, quoted $40 to do that. Plus a balance. I picked up a new carrier at the parts store on my way home, it's the smaller type. I think I can make it work. The "bracket" tabs on mine have been broken off and re welded at some time. Wonder what caused that? __________________ 1969 C10 SWB 5.3L LS, 4l60e, 2/4 drop (In Progress) 2015 GMC 2500 Duramax (Daily Driver) 1999 Jeep TJ 2010 Harley Street Glide Check Out My Build!: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=617981

01-16-2015, 06:40 AM	#18
MikeyMan Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.W. Chicago, IL. Posts: 317	Re: Junkyard Carrier Bearing??? Many, many years ago, I had that "Heavy Duty" bracket & carrier on a '70 GMC 1/2 ton. The bracket broke at both those places near where it's riveted to the cross member. I couldn't find that style bracket in the junk yards, and never thought about having it welded. I ended up finding the other style bracket and converted to the "hanging donut" type carrier. I wish this website and the wealth of information here was available way back then.



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