Carrier bearing failure (three in one year!!)

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  1. Steve2804

    Steve2804 Bobtail Member

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    I've relaxed three carrier bearings in the last year. Ride height ok, drive shaft in balance. Two fellow o/o told me of similar problem. They claim the bearings are poor quality and I should go with OEM. Anyone else experience this problem?
     
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  3. passingthru69

    passingthru69 Road Train Member

    Best spend the money on a proven brand, not some made in China unit
     
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  4. zinita17601

    zinita17601 Road Train Member

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    Check ur yolks for play
     
  5. dngrous_dime

    dngrous_dime Road Train Member

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    Check your yokes, too. That's even worse than bad eggs.
     
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    062 Road Train Member

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    The timken brand seem to hold up better. But even the spicer should last a few years. What kind of angle is on your driveline?
     
  7. zinita17601

    zinita17601 Road Train Member

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    Lol,u know what i meant
     
  8. kranky1

    kranky1 Road Train Member

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    Check the spec's for your VIN and verify that the pinion angles for both differentials are correct. If one or both are out you're going to have some uncancelled angle somewhere.
     
  9. lastgoodusername

    lastgoodusername Medium Load Member

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    Someone told me that there are some bearings( rubber part) that doesn't have the slots and are supposed to or should give a longer life. Don't recall the brand.
     
  10. wore out

    wore out Numbered Classic

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    I would look at the motor mounts.
     
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  11. passingthru69

    passingthru69 Road Train Member

    That or carrier bearing was not true when re installed. Being off a fraction will cause issues
     
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