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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 01:31 PM
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does anybody make a better then stock rear drive shaft support bearing??
replacement is a dealer only part. but i drive hard and ive gone throught all 3 u joints and now the support bearing at 50K. i just got the factory one today it is a sealed bearing. im gonna try and see if i can install a grease zerk so i can atleast pump some grease in from time to time but id like to see if anyone makes a better one??????
 
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 02:13 PM
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They make a 1 piece alum drive shaft that gets rid of the carrier bearing. They only work on 4wd models. 2wd have a cross member that gets in the way. They are about $450 if you look around.

Factory part numbers for 4WD:

Auto: 52123220AB
6spd: 52123162AA
 
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