Carrier Bearing
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From: Alberta
Carrier Bearing
Hi
I have a 1985 Ford F150 with a 4" Rancho lift kit. My truck is an extended cab long box and it has a two piece rear driveshaft with a carrier bearing in the middle of the shaft. I am wondering if anyone would know if I need a carrier bearing spacer for it, In the instructions Rancho says 94 and newer trucks need the part but doesn't say anything about the older trucks. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks
I have a 1985 Ford F150 with a 4" Rancho lift kit. My truck is an extended cab long box and it has a two piece rear driveshaft with a carrier bearing in the middle of the shaft. I am wondering if anyone would know if I need a carrier bearing spacer for it, In the instructions Rancho says 94 and newer trucks need the part but doesn't say anything about the older trucks. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks
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From: Glendale USA
Carrier Bearing
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 23-May-02 AT 10:59 AM (EST)]I would suggest putting one in to keep the driveline angles correct.
A stock u-joint with out a CV anywhere can handle up to a 3 degree angle maxumum suggested angle by manufactures so the needle bearings function properly. it is pretty easy to make the spacer just out of a piece of square metal tubeing. Unless you want to cut off your old spring perches and adjust your pinion angle and weld on a new set which is also pretty easy.
A stock u-joint with out a CV anywhere can handle up to a 3 degree angle maxumum suggested angle by manufactures so the needle bearings function properly. it is pretty easy to make the spacer just out of a piece of square metal tubeing. Unless you want to cut off your old spring perches and adjust your pinion angle and weld on a new set which is also pretty easy.
