Size of carrier bearing spacer? CKTA?

[Mike]

I finished lowering my dads ex-cab using my old flip kit but I dont have a carrier bearing spacer for it. Anyone have dimensions for one we can fab up? Thanks in advance.

[Toolman]

I think that is was about 1"X2". I can measure it if you need to. Let me know.

[Mike]

if you have a chance to I'd appreciate it. We have to drive it 4 hours to the races this weekend so Id like to get it sorted out.

[Toolman]

It is 1" X 2" tube. Here is a photo of it. This brings up another question. At one time Doug said that he did not have to notch his cab for the drive shaft. How did that happen?

[IH8FORD]

that spacer is alot bigger then the one in my truck i did not have to trim that piece at all.

[Beyond Static©]

the DJM spacer is about 1" tall. Thats the one I've got.

[IH8FORD]

yeah i have the djm too.

[nomaster96]

It looks like Toolman's spacer has holes to mount the spacer for a 1 inch or a 2 inch space.

[denny]

i have a 2000 silverado ext cab and i think that is where alot of my vibrations are coming from because my pinion angle is good. any info about nbs with airride or lowered, also can this damage the driveline if i have been driving like this.

denny

[Toolman]

It looks like Toolman's spacer has holes to mount the spacer for a 1 inch or a 2 inch space.

Yeah, I was thinking that too. I am not sure why I went the way that I did. :dunno: I am sure that i went by the instructions. I have about 50K on the drop without any issues.

[CKTA]

It is 1" X 2" tube. Here is a photo of it. This brings up another question. At one time Doug said that he did not have to notch his cab for the drive shaft. How did that happen?


Uhhhh....you had to cut because you have it installed wrong. It is supposed to be laying down. :read:

The DJM spacer is actually 2 pieces. They are 3/8" flat stock as long as the bearing and about 1-1/2" wide w/ through holes in them.

[Toolman]

Uhhhh....you had to cut because you have it installed wrong. It is supposed to be laying down. :read:

The DJM spacer is actually 2 pieces. They are 3/8" flat stock as long as the bearing and about 1-1/2" wide w/ through holes in them.

I was afraid you were going to say that. I am pretty sure the instructions showed the process.

[CKTA]

I was afraid you were going to say that. I am pretty sure the instructions showed the process.



Why do you think those through holes are in there like that? I bet they line up w/ the holes in the bearing and crossmember if you flip it down flat.

[Mike]

Uhhhh....you had to cut because you have it installed wrong. It is supposed to be laying down. :read:

The DJM spacer is actually 2 pieces. They are 3/8" flat stock as long as the bearing and about 1-1/2" wide w/ through holes in them.

Thanks Broly. Just to make sure, it needs to raise the bearing 3/4" or 3/8"?

[CKTA]

Thanks Broly

No problemo, if you can find 3/4" stock.......use that instead of (2) 3/8" plates.

[Izzy]

http://www.djmsuspension.com/Instructions/Access/CB15-31.pdf
This may help.

[CKTA]

Thanks Broly. Just to make sure, it needs to raise the bearing 3/4" or 3/8"?

3/4 total, but the DJM kit has (2) 3/8" plates that need to be stacked.

[CKTA]

http://www.djmsuspension.com/Instructions/Access/CB15-31.pdf
This may help.

Man I have a great memory! :rocking:

[Izzy]

Blah, blah...now tell me how many cats are on a 98 305. :whatever: :D

[CKTA]

Blah, blah...now tell me how many cats are on a 98 305. :whatever: :D

Eight! :bash:

[Izzy]

Eight! :bash:
:LOL: :LOL:

[Mike]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v415/MtotheIKEo/hsugh.gif

[Toolman]

Why do you think those through holes are in there like that? I bet they line up w/ the holes in the bearing and crossmember if you flip it down flat.

What brand kits have you done Doug?

[CKTA]

What brand kits have you done Doug?


DJM over and over again. However, that should'nt matter 6" on a X-cab is 6" no mater how you cut the cheese. :read:

[Toolman]

DJM over and over again. However, that should'nt matter 6" on a X-cab is 6" no mater how you cut the cheese. :read:

Who cut the cheese? :thud:

The belltech is different I guess. :think: They have a trans spacer and carrier bearing spacer. The instructions even had a template for the notch. I am not saying that it is not needed but it is what was included and what I did. :dunno:

[CKTA]

Who cut the cheese? :thud:

The belltech is different I guess. :think: They have a trans spacer and carrier bearing spacer. The instructions even had a template for the notch. I am not saying that it is not needed but it is what was included and what I did. :dunno:


Really? That's a wierd design.

[CKTA]

Really? That's a wierd design.

If they use a trans spacer...........does'nt that change the degree/rake of the motor?:think:

[Toolman]

If they use a trans spacer...........does'nt that change the degree/rake of the motor?:think:

I will have to pull the instructions out one day. I put them away a few years ago with old files. :banghead:

[CKTA]

I will have to pull the instructions out one day. I put them away a few years ago with old files. :banghead:

I've seen what you are talking about.......if you raise the trans...you change the angle and I see no good reason to do so. :dunno:

[Toolman]

I've seen what you are talking about.......if you raise the trans...you change the angle and I see no good reason to do so. :dunno:

I am concerned that maybe I did it wrong. :dunno: That was a long time ago. :think:

[Mike]

I am concerned that maybe I did it wrong. :dunno: That was a long time ago. :think:

If it has held up fine for 50k+ I think you are in the clear.

[LOWGREEN1]

I have the Belltech kit too and I have mine cut. I have the carrier bearing spacer, but I don't know what your talking about when you say trans spacer??

[Toolman]

If it has held up fine for 50k+ I think you are in the clear.


Thanks...Hell if I am going to get under there to change it. :D

[Toolman]

I have the Belltech kit too and I have mine cut. I have the carrier bearing spacer, but I don't know what your talking about when you say trans spacer??

I may be wrong on the trans part of it. I am going off of my memory here.

[CKTA]

I may be wrong on the trans part of it. I am going off of my memory here.


I think i reemember seeing those once. They are just two little sleaves right?