WTB: Driveshaft carrier bearing/support bearing

[DarthWookie]

Hey guys, I recently crawled under my truck to fix a wire and noticed that my driveshaft carrier bearing is pretty much a goner. I figured I'd post up here to see if maybe one of you might have a good one laying around that you'd be willing to sell me, or might know of a cheaper, cross compatable unit from a different vehicle, cuz around my neck of the woods they run from 90 to 125 bucks, and I just cant afford that kind of bank right now. Any and all help will be appreciated!

[camoit]

call drive line service of Forest Park, GA 30297-3560 (404) 361-0475. They might be able to help you..

[ARCHINSTL]

Let us know your result, whether from the mentioned source or another. I need one as well.
AND - maybe a pictorial when you replace it? Maybe you'll discover an easier method than that shown in the FSM.
Tom M.

[77amc]

I used a carrier bearing from a talon. Cut the housing, pryed it apart (of each) and swapped in a known good one, compressed with a C-clamp and rewelded it up.
Granted, I had the talon bearing already.. My max had 225k on it, shredded rubber around the bearing and wobbled all over while still bolted in. Prev owner and my self would've never known it was bad unless I tood a look-see at it.
Even taking the shaft apart to make it fit a yota rear, the Ujoints looked pretty good!

It sure was cheaper than paying over 80$ for a new one.

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[fubar4774]

I had no luck finding a cheaper alternative and just saved up for one. It was not terribly difficult to change just a little tight in areas.

[DarthWookie]

Finally got my school money, managed to squeeze enough extra out of it to buy one, thanks for the suggestions all. Oh, and I would post pics but the wifey brokeded her camera......*rolls eyes* its the third one in four years lol