1G Has anyone seen or tried these JXB Carrier Bearings

[greddy_1700]

Hey,

I recently just rebuilt my driveshaft using OEM carrier bearings, but when I was looking up some info I came across these:

1g DSM Mitsubishi Eclipse/Eagle Talon, 3000GT/Stealth, 6g Galant VR-4 Driveshaft Carrier Upgrade — JXB Performance

Performance driveshaft carrier upgrade keeps your driveshaft perfectly aligned, reduces drivetrain slop, and doesn't sag or wear out over time. 2-piece design doesn't require removal of the driveshaft and installs easily without any special tools.

www.jxbperformance.com

Apparently they make them for both 1G's and 2G's. These seem really interesting and dont require disassembly to replace. Just curious if anyone has any thoughts, or actual experience with this product.

 

[CrackedDSM]

Hey,

I recently just rebuilt my driveshaft using OEM carrier bearings, but when I was looking up some info I came across these:

1g DSM Mitsubishi Eclipse/Eagle Talon, 3000GT/Stealth, 6g Galant VR-4 Driveshaft Carrier Upgrade — JXB Performance

Performance driveshaft carrier upgrade keeps your driveshaft perfectly aligned, reduces drivetrain slop, and doesn't sag or wear out over time. 2-piece design doesn't require removal of the driveshaft and installs easily without any special tools.

www.jxbperformance.com

Apparently they make them for both 1G's and 2G's. These seem really interesting and dont require disassembly to replace. Just curious if anyone has any thoughts, or actual experience with this product.

You have to cut your your oem carrier bearing and take out the actual bearing part of your OEM carrier bearing for these. Add to that cost a brand new OEM carrier bearing and they get kinda pricey. And you'll have to eventually replace that same bearing again and again.

They're cool but idk. They need to come up with a better bearing solution.

 

[greddy_1700]

I dont think the bearing in the carrier bearing is the high wear part, ive never seen one that actually had bearing problems, just always split rubber. I think its a decent idea, but interested to hear some reviews from people who actually tried it.

 

[CrackedDSM]

I dont think the bearing in the carrier bearing is the high wear part, ive never seen one that actually had bearing problems, just always split rubber. I think its a decent idea, but interested to hear some reviews from people who actually tried it.

I wonder how quickly the bearing will wear without any play whatsoever in any of the rest of the assembly now. I'm curious to see bearing wear on these vs an oem rubber one.

 

[greekgodchaos]

Under car view

They have this video posted up shows that it definitely allows for small amount of movement, but if our OEM carrier bearings move around as much as those OEM carriers do the choice seems clear which would be better for a performance build, IMO.

Something I am wondering is if someone went this route, the installation calls for just cutting off the old exterior bit, keeping the inner bearing on the shaft, but if the bearing needs to be replaced, I'm not sure if you can buy just that bearing by itself, and may need to buy the OEM carrier bearing and then cut away the exterior rubber housing. DO correct me if I am wrong with a part number.

Now if they were solid machined billet, that would definitely be cause for concern.

 

[troppo loungo]

Just get the number off the old bearing and find an equivalent. Bearings are usually generic standard sizes with many manufacturers. Doubt Mitsu makes their own unique bearings.

 

[Brembo]

I both that kit with both bushings. Unfortunately I am in the process of relocating my fuse box with the battery to the trunk so my car is down for the moment and the way my schedule looks, I won't be installing these anytime soon. But when I do, I will try and I say try to remember about this thread so that I can update it. No promises.

And as far as wear goes, I truly don't care. It is not my DD. If they last one week then be it. I only drive this car 1k miles a year and if that.

 

[nathan_spindler55]

I’ve had them on my car for about a month and I like em. Little more noise from the drivetrain but the driveshaft is much more solid with very little play. Easy install just have to make sure everything is lined up correctly. I have several launches and pulls with them on. No issues! Good product

 

[fourgsixty3]

I bought em as well but it's gonna be a while before it gets installed. Jafro has a video out where he rebuilds his driveshaft and installs these. Worth checking out.

 

[Drewpy Dawg]

The OEM carrier bearings are made by NTN. I doubt the inner bearing itself is available separately, however.

 

[9!'clipseDOHC]

Reviving this thread. Has anyone else actually used these aftermarket carrier bearings? They are more expensive than OEM but are also way easier to replace and seem to be a quality product. I'd be very interested to hear anyones real-world experience.

 

[mitsubishikid]

I’ve had them on my car for about a month and I like em. Little more noise from the drivetrain but the driveshaft is much more solid with very little play. Easy install just have to make sure everything is lined up correctly. I have several launches and pulls with them on. No issues! Good product

Are you using the stiffer bushings or the softer street bushings?

 

[nathan_spindler55]

I am using the stiffer ones. very little movement in the driveshaft.

 

[TerminalTalon]

Jafro recommended them.

 

[enriquez2000]

Im now using this on my e30 bmw. Rubbers are pretty much all that goes bad but IF you can find just the inner bearing like you can for bmw these are awesome.

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[AndrewD5418]

JXB is very local to me, in fact a buddy of mine is friends with him. I've got one for my Subaru but haven't installed it yet. It looks like a really high quality part.

Has anybody measured the bearing dimensions? More than likely if NTN made it you could find which bearing it is and order that.

 

[enriquez2000]

JXB is very local to me, in fact a buddy of mine is friends with him. I've got one for my Subaru but haven't installed it yet. It looks like a really high quality part.

Has anybody measured the bearing dimensions? More than likely if NTN made it you could find which bearing it is and order that.

9 timea out of 10 you can get a good timken bearing. My 350z has a procharger and rather than pay procharger tax for bearings I just got the number off of one and order direct.

Im not sure mitsu has numbers stamped on them but most bearings do.

 

[guseclipse]

I bought a kit for my 1g drag build and wasn’t impressed with the mounting bushings. I requested the track set up but the bushings were soft rubber. I was expecting a poly or aluminum mounting bushings. I had aluminum bushings for the stock bearing before. I can see this as a good option for a street car but not really a track only set up. Definitely would replace my 200k mile street car ones with this product as the stock rubber is all worn out, and cracking. We need a more solid set up for drag builds. Aluminum mounting bushings and poly inserts.

 

[enriquez2000]

I bought a kit for my 1g drag build and wasn’t impressed with the mounting bushings. I requested the track set up but the bushings were soft rubber. I was expecting a poly or aluminum mounting bushings. I had aluminum bushings for the stock bearing before. I can see this as a good option for a street car but not really a track only set up. Definitely would replace my 200k mile street car ones with this product as the stock rubber is all worn out, and cracking. We need a more solid set up for drag builds. Aluminum mounting bushings and poly inserts.

Even my dss 3" is rubber carrier... this one is at least replaceable rubber. You can easily replace the rubber mount bushings for poly or aluminum.. i bet he might even have an option for that if asked.

 

[Robbyd]

haven't installed mine yet but very quality and hes making them for many different platforms never heard anything bad about them.

 

[DimondStar]

I installed them on my 1ga about 8 months ago. I ordered both the stiffer track and street options. Currently I have the street ones installed and I have no complaints. A little noisy but doesnt bother me at all. Quality seems legit and install was easy.

 

[Tiki2777]

I installed the JXBs (street option), and so far they are great. My car already has many noises and such from the side exit, solid and poly bushing mix so the little bit of driveline sound seems.....so minimal. Also, the soft street inserts are VERY good at keeping the driveshaft centered, so much better than the stock units. I don't think most of the folks out there adding these to their vehicle will need the track bushing set.....but that's my .02.