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02-05-2005, 11:40 PM
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Your UncleBen
 
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Help!? Replacing center driveshaft bearing...
Hey guys,
I need some help here...I am going to have to replace the center support bearing on my 72 LWB. Anyone out there have a good how-to or any pointers? I haven't ever replaced one myself. Help?!  I am also looking at getting a billet type center bearing from Inland Empire Driveline. I have included a pic of it...What do you guys think? thanks much CHRIS
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02-05-2005, 11:54 PM
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take it to a drive shaft shop. it shouldn't be much to have them swap it.
the billet one looks nicer than the stock one but why else would you want to use it? ondrew |
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02-06-2005, 02:49 AM
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Your UncleBen
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The billet one is alot stronger and maybe it wont rip out the rubber that surrounds the bearing since it is poly. My old one is all ripped up That is what a little bit of HP will do for you. lata CHRIS
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02-06-2005, 02:53 AM
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The problem with the rubber bushing surrounding the center support bearing is that it cracks and crumbles with age. The poly with last for years. I'm convinced that most center support bearings must be replaced for the rubber, vice the actual sealed bearing.
So Inland Empire Driveline sells poly center support bearings! Thanks, S&L68. I'd been looking for a source for poly versions of those.
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02-06-2005, 03:15 AM
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Your UncleBen
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I will take a pic of the one that is coming out of my 72 when I change it out today. It is pretty thrashed!
(lata CHRIS
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02-06-2005, 08:37 AM
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Just here to help
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it takes a press to change them.
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02-06-2005, 11:53 AM
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You can do it at home. All you need is a 3 jaw gear puller to remove and a large socket and mallet to install. Just did mine last month. Be sure to mark your shaft so that you reassemble in the same orientation. Otherwise you may assemble out of balance. This works for the standard type of carrier. Haven't seen the billet type.
First, cut the sheet metal and rubber away from your old bearing, and then use a 3-jaw puller to pull the bearing off of the splined shaft. Autozone 'rents' puller for free. To reinstall, slip carrier bearing assy on shaft, place shaft yoke over splines. Using a large socket and mallet, gently drive in place until yoke is fully seated.
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7th year of '68 C-10 LWB Rebuild in progress. Drivetrain done. Frame stripped, painted & rebuilt. Body/paint next. '18 Yukon '04 Sierra 4X4 ‘77 Chevy C-20 Camper Special ‘68 C-10 Shopping for a 69-72 4x4 Blazer or Jimmy |
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02-06-2005, 07:02 PM
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Your UncleBen
Join Date: Dec 2002
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Well I did replace the center bearing today and I found another weak link in the driveline....The old U-joints...
So now I am going to just fix everything with the good stuff and not worry about it anymore...Spicer U-joints and Timken center bearing. I am going to try to go with the factory style center bearing and if that breaks then I might step it up to the billet/poly setup from IED.oh well... lata CHRIS
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