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jlaird · 02-11-2009, 09:29 AM

this is the carrier bearing style I was talking about. What year truck is the one your using?

dieselarmy13 · 02-11-2009, 09:49 AM

Nice work, as always!

m6z · 02-11-2009, 11:14 AM

Is this required when running your rear kit? I'm not wanting to modify the cab for driveshaft clearence.

If so go ahead and build me one also and send it with the rear kit.

Any ideas on where to get a 2 pc driveshaft built?

SCOTI · 02-11-2009, 11:36 AM

How well do 'modern' carrier bearings survive under duress? For example.... BBC, 4l80e, 3.73's, & 600ft lbs of torque?

PBFAB.COM · 02-11-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

How well do 'modern' carrier bearings survive under duress? For example.... BBC, 4l80e, 3.73's, & 600ft lbs of torque?

I would assume they would hold up just fine. I would make sure I purchased a quality replacement part... not a chinese version if I were running that kind of torque.

SCOTI · 02-11-2009, 11:43 AM

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I would assume they would hold up just fine. I would make sure I purchased a quality replacement part... not a chinese version if I were running that kind of torque.

Would be nice to not have to cut up the bottom of the floor for clearance.

PBFAB.COM · 02-11-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by m6z

Is this required when running your rear kit? I'm not wanting to modify the cab for driveshaft clearence.

If so go ahead and build me one also and send it with the rear kit.

Any ideas on where to get a 2 pc driveshaft built?

Not "required" just allows the cab floor to remain in-tact.

We have a local shop build the driveshafts for us, they ask for some measurements and have it to us within a day. If you can't find a local shop to help you out, we can always have one made for you.

jlaird · 02-11-2009, 12:30 PM

I was planning on using this inland bearing on my driveshaft.

I'll have to think about this...

jasonb72 · 02-11-2009, 07:22 PM

I was as well, but inland also has the other version as well if I am not mistaken.

J

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Originally Posted by jlaird

I was planning on using this inland bearing on my driveshaft.

I'll have to think about this...

theyammieguy · 02-11-2009, 03:48 PM

I have a one piece driveshaft but I want one anyway.

gringoloco · 02-11-2009, 09:40 PM

Yep. This is the Inland Empire version of that support bearing:

crawdadfox · 02-11-2009, 10:02 PM

No problem with carrier or pillar style bearings holding up with serious power. My buddy runs a 525" blown alky rear engine bogger that makes 2800 HP and 1800 TQ., the front shafts run through two pillar bearings...never a problem!! Clocked in excess of 140 MPH in 200 feet, so speed rating is not an issue!!!

SCOTI · 02-12-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by crawdadfox

No problem with carrier or pillar style bearings holding up with serious power. My buddy runs a 525" blown alky rear engine bogger that makes 2800 HP and 1800 TQ., the front shafts run through two pillar bearings...never a problem!! Clocked in excess of 140 MPH in 200 feet, so speed rating is not an issue!!!

Excellent. What brand of 'bearing' was used to withstand that type of power (ok not exactly that type of power . ...... but more than most OE powerplants of the 60's - 80's)? Any info is appreciated.

crawdadfox · 02-12-2009, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Excellent. What brand of 'bearing' was used to withstand that type of power (ok not exactly that type of power . ...... but more than most OE powerplants of the 60's - 80's)? Any info is appreciated.

Inland Empire, also have another pillar bearing on the chain drive "transfer case" behind a Lenco transmission...so thats three total with no failures or problems, and this will be the third race season.

jlaird · 02-11-2009, 09:50 PM

Can you explain what you mean by "new yolk on the driveshaft." I'm not sure how these things go together. Does the bearing press on the yolk, then the yolk attaches to the driveshaft?

PBFAB.COM · 02-12-2009, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jlaird

Can you explain what you mean by "new yolk on the driveshaft." I'm not sure how these things go together. Does the bearing press on the yolk, then the yolk attaches to the driveshaft?

It is easier to explain with pictures, but the front half of the two piece driveshaft necks down at the yolk so the carrier can slide over it. It's a tight fit, but the last few I remember replacing it wasn't necessary to use a press.

RunninLo · 02-12-2009, 01:34 PM

I WANT one, put it on my tab

I have the inline style carrier now but was having a complete new D/L made once I got the xmember in so I can use the newer carrier fine. My old D/l has issues from PO using it to slide my poor lil c-10 burb over rocks. From here on out all she have to worry about is them manholes and sewer mains that stick up

Josh

gringoloco · 02-12-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RunninLo

I WANT one, put it on my tab

Me too. How do I get a PB line of credit?

PM sent.

**N2TRUX** · 02-13-2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Me too. How do I get a PB line of credit?

PM sent.

Does Capitol One offer a Porterbuilt edition of their card?

SCOTI · 02-13-2009, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Me too. How do I get a PB line of credit?

PM sent.

There's a joke somewhere in this one . . .....

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gringoloco · 02-13-2009, 09:14 PM

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There's a joke somewhere in this one . . .....

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Left the door open didn't I? Well played Scoti, well played...

RunninLo · 02-13-2009, 11:54 AM

Silly! I have a credit from a previous order I overpaid for I don't think Nate should or would get into the credit game

Josh

**N2TRUX** · 02-17-2009, 08:48 AM

Inside joke?

gringoloco · 02-17-2009, 12:56 PM

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Inside joke?

I hope not. I'm not making any 'prison payments'...

cdhc10 · 02-27-2009, 03:18 PM

any pics of the xmember with the trailing arm tabs? i know it nate said it looks the same but curiosity is killing me

02-11-2009, 09:29 AM	#1
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Porterbuilt replacement trailing arm Xmember this is the carrier bearing style I was talking about. What year truck is the one your using? Attached Images

02-11-2009, 09:49 AM	#2
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Porterbuilt replacement trailing arm Xmember Nice work, as always! __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

02-11-2009, 11:14 AM	#3
m6z Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 2,466	Re: Porterbuilt replacement trailing arm Xmember Is this required when running your rear kit? I'm not wanting to modify the cab for driveshaft clearence. If so go ahead and build me one also and send it with the rear kit. Any ideas on where to get a 2 pc driveshaft built? __________________ Doug Looking for a 67-72 short bed driver.....

02-11-2009, 11:36 AM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: Porterbuilt replacement trailing arm Xmember How well do 'modern' carrier bearings survive under duress? For example.... BBC, 4l80e, 3.73's, & 600ft lbs of torque? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

02-11-2009, 12:30 PM	#8
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Porterbuilt replacement trailing arm Xmember I was planning on using this inland bearing on my driveshaft. I'll have to think about this...

02-11-2009, 03:48 PM	#10
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02-11-2009, 09:40 PM	#11
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Porterbuilt replacement trailing arm Xmember Yep. This is the Inland Empire version of that support bearing: __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

02-11-2009, 10:02 PM	#12
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: Porterbuilt replacement trailing arm Xmember No problem with carrier or pillar style bearings holding up with serious power. My buddy runs a 525" blown alky rear engine bogger that makes 2800 HP and 1800 TQ., the front shafts run through two pillar bearings...never a problem!! Clocked in excess of 140 MPH in 200 feet, so speed rating is not an issue!!!

02-11-2009, 09:50 PM	#15
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Porterbuilt replacement trailing arm Xmember Can you explain what you mean by "new yolk on the driveshaft." I'm not sure how these things go together. Does the bearing press on the yolk, then the yolk attaches to the driveshaft?

02-12-2009, 01:34 PM	#17
RunninLo 3DrDwn--the 'burb not the band Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 598	Re: Porterbuilt replacement trailing arm Xmember I WANT one, put it on my tab I have the inline style carrier now but was having a complete new D/L made once I got the xmember in so I can use the newer carrier fine. My old D/l has issues from PO using it to slide my poor lil c-10 burb over rocks. From here on out all she have to worry about is them manholes and sewer mains that stick up Josh __________________ Slo and Lo that is the tempo. '72 burb build page here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259256 '89 GMC Dually crew build page coming soon. 88 4x4 crew DD duallys past/present pics here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post4001246 89 1 ton Dually rear flip kit install here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=354327

02-13-2009, 11:54 AM	#22
RunninLo 3DrDwn--the 'burb not the band Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 598	Re: Porterbuilt replacement trailing arm Xmember Silly! I have a credit from a previous order I overpaid for I don't think Nate should or would get into the credit game Josh __________________ Slo and Lo that is the tempo. '72 burb build page here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259256 '89 GMC Dually crew build page coming soon. 88 4x4 crew DD duallys past/present pics here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post4001246 89 1 ton Dually rear flip kit install here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=354327

02-17-2009, 08:48 AM	#23
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Porterbuilt replacement trailing arm Xmember Inside joke? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-27-2009, 03:18 PM	#25
cdhc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Forney, TX Posts: 61	Re: Porterbuilt replacement trailing arm Xmember any pics of the xmember with the trailing arm tabs? i know it nate said it looks the same but curiosity is killing me



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