carrier bearing bushing "slop"

I did some wheeling today, and was doing a once over to make sure every thing is golden, and noticed some "slop" in the carrier bearing rubber bushing. Is this normal?

http://s1094.photobucket.com/albums/i447/FreidTaco/?action=view&current=20120413_185950.mp4

 

Sir. You need a new carrier bearing.

 

^^This

 

Has anyone had experience with napa replacement carrier bearings?

 

Well I answered my own question today. Napa does not carry them. Only place that does is the stealership. They want 220 bucks.

 

http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum/showthread.php?t=175913

solid bearing

I've also heard of some guys packing theirs full of silicone to stiffen them up.

For 220 bucks I'm betting you could go to a driveline shop and have them come up with a solution for you.

 

Is there an upgrade from the factory one? I see a lot of people complaining about it but I never see anyone talking about getting a better quality one.

 

Mine went out and I upgraded to a solid mount. It's super beefy and greasable. If you are 2wd you will need to have a slip joint added. I get minor vibes from about 50-55 mph. But they could probably be fixed with some type of rubber placed between it. It's nice having piece of mind. I have pics of it in my gallery I think. Bearing was $100.

 

Eliminate the two piece shaft, go with a solid pillow block bearing, or pack it full of silicone, don't think there are any other options. Aside from another factory one that is.

 

Also, I don't even notice the vibes now it's been so long. There is a thread about the bearing on ttora.

 

^This^

search "carrier bearing" and you'll probably find others with the same opinion.

 

I posted the link a few posts up.

 

Thanks.

 

How does one pack said carrier bearing with silicone?

 

I suppose I'd drill a few small holes in the outer surface of the carrier bearing so I could use a tube of silicone and a gun to pump it in. I'd have to actually try and see if that would work.