New England B.S. Thread

Carrier bearing

 

I saw shipyard at shaws the other day . Summer is going by to quick .

 

Yeah I was thinking that too. I haven't looked at it yet though. What happens when it goes? And what's it cost to fix usually?

The clunk almost sounds like a gear slipping/catching.

 

If you drive on it until it fails . It will start shaking then finally just let go. Every time you take off the driveshaft will slap around . The bearing itself is under $100 . Rock auto has them . Just don't buy the cheap one .i think they have 2 different ones . Ones like $40 and one is closer to $100 . The $40 one lasted me like 2 weeks . The other has been in for over a year .
If it sounds like a gear it could be your rear diff . Jack up the rear axle , take the fill plug out and rotate the tire while looking in the hole . See if there is a broken tooth .

 

The clunk happens taking off from a stop. Don't think it happens otherwise.

 

Is there a way you can search only from your watched threads?

 

I found a bak flip fibermax on CL for $380 about an hour from me. The guy says it is a year old and works great. The reason for selling is because he upgraded to a tundra. I have been searching for a cover like this or an extang or fold a cover but this is the first one close to me that I have found. What are your guys thoughts on this cover? Should I try to find a better "deal" or just buy a new one so I know there is no issues.

 

Those things go for over $800. I'd say it's a good deal if it's in good shape

 

Here are the pictures. It seems fine and he said it was fine. You guys see something in the pictures that I may have missed?

 

I'd put my money on the carrier bearing .

 

Doesn't look like anything is wrong with it. It has a little bit of play in it though. Not sure if that's normal.

 

X2, don't buy the Dorman bearing, it's a piece of crap!

Looks good, looks just like the Bakflip I had. I really liked my cover, seemed well made.

That play is likely what's causing your issue. The stock bearing has some play also. You could try the RTV silicone trick and see if that helps you out.

 

So... I bought the old dual sport pig.

 

I will miss her but it is actually a good thing. She took a leave from work and was going crazy at the end and fighting with her mom

 

The fat kid finally got in the pool this year.

 

And this is why

 

Naked cannonballs!!!

 

I'll be over Billy!

 

But not if Chris is doing naked cannonballs