I noticed vibration when coasting so I crawled under the truck today. I discovered a bad rear universal joint and a sloppy driveshaft center bearing/support. Has anyone replaced the center support? If so what is the procedure and can I save money by purchasing online vs a dealer. Local auto parts aren't carrying it.

 

you mean the chuck too the rearend??

 

HERE ya go.

 

Thanks dirtydog. I will order that one as the dealer wants almost $300. Looks like the original only lasted around 60,000 miles. My E250 Econoline gave me about 225,000 before I needed to service the driveshaft. I hope I don't find anymore parts bad on the front drive train.

 

Update. I forgot there is a local drive line shop that has been here for years. I used them for my 69 Mark III about 10 years ago. They just ordered the center bearing for me and it will be in tomorrow. The cost was about $50 less than online and I thought quad4x4 had a good price. They also had my choice of original spice sealed universals or another brand with grease fittings. I think I'll go with the ones with fittings as the originals only lasted 70,000 miles and I plan on putting more than that on this truck.