Trailside/Road carrier bearing repair

[maxwell417]

After Colorado 'Zu, I had the carrier bearing rubber part exit :mad: . Had to remove the rear driveshaft and "front drive" to Ace Hardware. Bought plumbing parts :confused:. And finished up parkside repairs, just in time for the icecream man to peddle by.
http://thumbs.webshots.com/s/thumb4/3/17/16/85631716lxciTB_th.jpg http://thumbs.webshots.com/s/thumb4/3/17/68/85631768VhpBmM_th.jpg http://thumbs.webshots.com/s/thumb4/3/17/91/85631791RpNpup_th.jpg http://thumbs.webshots.com/s/thumb4/3/18/5/85631805rEtqTh_th.jpg http://thumbs.webshots.com/s/thumb4/3/18/35/85631835IdQRLy_th.jpg
Wheeled 3 more days and made it and home 600 some miles, still looks good :p .

Bigger and Colorado 'Zu pictures here (http://community.webshots.com/album/85624125FcZZIw) and here. (http://community.webshots.com/album/85630134LuPGtg/0)

[dafish]

I guess its time for a one piece shaft.:D

Thats one sweet little trail repair, good idea.

Looks like you guys had some serious fun, nice pics.

Scott F.

[maxwell417]

:) Thanks .... best idea I could think of. Just a little more vibrations than before, not bad really. The bearing itself is still in very good condition. But AFAIK have to buy complete unit. That cost more than converting to one piece drivshaft ..... So yup, I guess its time for a one piece shaft :) .