Any thoughts on this new aftermarket carrier bearing?

https://www.jxbperformance.com/prod...100-driveshaft-center-support-bearing-upgrade

The one thing I’ve been Putting off on this truck was the carrier bearing replacement. Just seems like a PITA. Any thoughts on this new two piece option?

 

Pure silliness. The throttle body spacer of drivetrain mods.

 

In what way? genuinely curious, I have no base of knowledge when it comes to these carrier bearings; I do not know why the original is designed as a one piece, and I do not know the cons of this two piece design. I’m hesitant to put any non oem part on the truck drive drain, but I’m curious about this one.

 

That guy JXB makes amazing stuff for the Audi B8 platform. Glad he dipped his toes into the 1st gen market. Can't wait to see what else he designs. I bought one because why not. We'll see how it does.

 

https://youtu.be/s71_dKKMXWQ?si=Jn190yf0ia4JSqn2

 

It does exactly what the OEM unit does, except this requires you to buy their bushings when a replacement is needed.

At that price, I’d rather purchase a 1-piece driveshaft.

 

Here's what may members here on TW have recommended for the center Carrier Bearing. Maybe others will chime in with their thoughts.

$100 Spicer 211750-1X Center Bearing Compatible with Select Toyota Models 1995-2021

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GAPFD2E?smid=AD3MTLRZCVAGX

 

Aside from the risk of dropping the driveshaft on your face, and the mess that's usually occurs whenever grease is involved, carrier bearing replacement is a rather easy diy project. I'm not sure adding additional variables and complexity into a rather simple solution is really worth it.

 

I just got it and installed it. So far the vibration moved from 0-5 mph to 15-20mph BUT throttle response is very noticeable. I also have the ome spacers with it that had the angle 1-2 degrees off. Fixed it to be level and we’ll see how that goes. So far, actually really impressed with it.


edit: Mine was installed on a 2nd gen. Missed the thread location!

 

Ive been looking at this too as the pillow in mine is shot. But I can get my whole driveshift rebuilt for almost the same price.....

 

$500 for a carrier bearing and no warranty. I need a lifetime warranty to spend that much on a $30 part that takes 30min to replace, for starters

 

Is it really that easy to replace, I thought it was sort of involved?

 

I remember disconnecting the driveshaft and using a hammer to push off. Maybe I'm misremembering?

 

With proper tools, can be complete in about 20 min. IDK about quality $30 parts tho

 

Depending where you buy it, an OEM carrier costs anywhere between $200-$300. I wouldn't waste money on a cheap aftermarket one, especially something that costs $30.

I'm just glad someone like JxB decided to make good aftermarket parts for the 1st gen, and I hope he doesn't stop there.

 

A$30 buck CSB will probably end up getting change within a year. Glad I got rid of mine after the crawl boxes installed, 1 piece shaft now and no vibe

 

Probably 15 mins on a work bench to change out, where the most time consuming part is removing the driveshaft from the truck.
7 years into a $100 Spicer CSB and it is still nice and smooth.

$100 Spicer 211750-1X Center Bearing Compatible with Select Toyota Models 1995-2021

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GAPFD2E

 

Ive never done it before, I just vaguely remember reading something about it. So your probably right