Carrier Bearing Bracket Broke !!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

woodrow59 · 09-11-2006, 09:58 PM

Had this truck 'bout a year and now the carrier bearing frame (holder, bracket whatever you call it) has broken. Didn't know it 'til I changed oil last week so no telling how long it's been busted. Searched here and elsewhere and getting conflicting information. Do these have to be pressed on ?? Which one fits ??? (everywhere I look has 3 or 4 different sizes)

Or could I take the driveshaft out and get the bracket welded back together as a temporary fix???

This is my only ride so any suggestions would be appreciated !!!!

**truckdude239** · 09-11-2006, 10:08 PM

need more info like the bracket welded to the frame? or the part of the bearing if its the part of the bearing you can get it at adavce auto for 10 buxs and just pull the rubber and metal part of the bearing and and just slide new one on

neonlarry · 09-11-2006, 10:15 PM

There are different style carrier bearings and they bolt to different style brackets. You will have to determine which style you have. Yes, they need to be pressed on.

woodrow59 · 09-11-2006, 10:24 PM

It's bolted onto the frame. Already took off the top broken part (2 9/16" bolts)

Guy at Advance said '73's were a slide on but '72's were a press on. So which is it ??

Of course I question advice from an AdvanceAuto guy so thats why I came here !!!

woodrow59 · 09-11-2006, 10:30 PM

Neonlarry ,,,,,,That's not the answer I wanted !!! LOL Now I have to find a machine shop that can do it !!!!

Joe67 · 09-12-2006, 08:49 AM

Here is some good info on carrier bearings

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=208185

355 · 09-12-2006, 05:18 PM

This might sound kinda cheesy but I put a long stainless hose clamp all the way around, from the top flat around the bearing housing. If -- no when it breaks ---- it really has no place to go cus the top flats are still held together with the compression. It has gotten me out of a bind. steve

355 · 09-12-2006, 05:30 PM

Also you can pull the shafts, pull the yoke off--mark the yoke to driveshaft for match up when you go back together--- use a drift punch and knock off the old bearing. Put some neversieze or coppercoat antisiezeing paste on the bearing landing and use your drift again and knock your new bearing in place. Move around the inside race so you don't egg it. put your rubber/housing back on, dope your yoke and put some german torque on the nut ( guten tight), back with the u-joint and there you are. sounds like it sucks but if you can get the yoke nut off ( pipe wrench and long boxend and bfh)you are more than half way. If you can't get the old bearing to move just crack it with a cold chisel.

09-11-2006, 09:58 PM	#1
woodrow59 OzarkHillbilly in Atlanta Join Date: May 2002 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Salem, Mo. Posts: 386	Carrier Bearing Bracket Broke !!! Had this truck 'bout a year and now the carrier bearing frame (holder, bracket whatever you call it) has broken. Didn't know it 'til I changed oil last week so no telling how long it's been busted. Searched here and elsewhere and getting conflicting information. Do these have to be pressed on ?? Which one fits ??? (everywhere I look has 3 or 4 different sizes) Or could I take the driveshaft out and get the bracket welded back together as a temporary fix??? This is my only ride so any suggestions would be appreciated !!!! __________________ 72 custom/10 LWB 68 Longhorn C20 Custom Camper (sold)

09-11-2006, 10:08 PM	#2
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: Carrier Bearing Bracket Broke !!! need more info like the bracket welded to the frame? or the part of the bearing if its the part of the bearing you can get it at adavce auto for 10 buxs and just pull the rubber and metal part of the bearing and and just slide new one on __________________ 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

09-11-2006, 10:15 PM	#3
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Re: Carrier Bearing Bracket Broke !!! There are different style carrier bearings and they bolt to different style brackets. You will have to determine which style you have. Yes, they need to be pressed on. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

09-11-2006, 10:24 PM	#4
woodrow59 OzarkHillbilly in Atlanta Join Date: May 2002 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Salem, Mo. Posts: 386	Re: Carrier Bearing Bracket Broke !!! It's bolted onto the frame. Already took off the top broken part (2 9/16" bolts) Guy at Advance said '73's were a slide on but '72's were a press on. So which is it ?? Of course I question advice from an AdvanceAuto guy so thats why I came here !!! __________________ 72 custom/10 LWB 68 Longhorn C20 Custom Camper (sold)

09-11-2006, 10:30 PM	#5
woodrow59 OzarkHillbilly in Atlanta Join Date: May 2002 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Salem, Mo. Posts: 386	Re: Carrier Bearing Bracket Broke !!! Neonlarry ,,,,,,That's not the answer I wanted !!! LOL Now I have to find a machine shop that can do it !!!! __________________ 72 custom/10 LWB 68 Longhorn C20 Custom Camper (sold)

09-12-2006, 08:49 AM	#6
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: Carrier Bearing Bracket Broke !!! Here is some good info on carrier bearings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=208185 __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

09-12-2006, 05:18 PM	#7
355 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 81	Re: Carrier Bearing Bracket Broke !!! This might sound kinda cheesy but I put a long stainless hose clamp all the way around, from the top flat around the bearing housing. If -- no when it breaks ---- it really has no place to go cus the top flats are still held together with the compression. It has gotten me out of a bind. steve __________________ 1969 C10 Long Step,355,700r4w/lockup, HEI,Weiand,750 Performer,1.6 rockers,Camel Humps,Comp 262Extreme,Hedman,2 1/2"pipes, tele/tilt,SunRoof,ps,Disc pb,ac,Cragar,eaton,Corvette style roll pan, Bowtie louvered tail gate,lowered 2/2.

09-12-2006, 05:30 PM	#8
355 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 81	Re: Carrier Bearing Bracket Broke !!! Also you can pull the shafts, pull the yoke off--mark the yoke to driveshaft for match up when you go back together--- use a drift punch and knock off the old bearing. Put some neversieze or coppercoat antisiezeing paste on the bearing landing and use your drift again and knock your new bearing in place. Move around the inside race so you don't egg it. put your rubber/housing back on, dope your yoke and put some german torque on the nut ( guten tight), back with the u-joint and there you are. sounds like it sucks but if you can get the yoke nut off ( pipe wrench and long boxend and bfh)you are more than half way. If you can't get the old bearing to move just crack it with a cold chisel. __________________ 1969 C10 Long Step,355,700r4w/lockup, HEI,Weiand,750 Performer,1.6 rockers,Camel Humps,Comp 262Extreme,Hedman,2 1/2"pipes, tele/tilt,SunRoof,ps,Disc pb,ac,Cragar,eaton,Corvette style roll pan, Bowtie louvered tail gate,lowered 2/2.



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