Y2KFirehawk
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I'm conflicted to consider this aftermarket solution or go one-piece DS...
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I guess it depends on the issue you are trying to fix and how long you plan to keep the truck, not to mention how you use (work, off-road, DD) your Ranger.
One solution is half the cost of the other... Good luck...
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JoeDirt03
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If I could go back in time I wouldn't have got it. Just my experience, but if you have vibration and your carrier bearing isn't the root cause of it installing the JXB carrier will only make it worse. Time and money was better spent at a driveshaft shop in my case. Unfortunately I didn't figure that out till after I installed it.
NotBudule2
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The one piece is not always a guaranteed fix either... mine certainly wasn't as i had to return it and go back to the 2 piece ...
Ed Kennedy
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I'm installing it this weekend. I seriously doubt the vibration and clunky crap could get much worse. If it reduces it even 50% it's a win to me.
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I suppose the 'clunky crap' is the shaft requiring service (re-lubing) and it could be tackled at the same time.
I keep coming back to this thread because the bearing looks like a better-than-stock replacement and for long term utility might be a good upgrade.
I don't have any 'problem' to fix, although the driveshaft seems to be developing the 'clunk' that suggests the splines need fresh grease.
Ed Kennedy
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I packed the shaft back in the spring, didn't solve all the problem. The support is giving too much, but yes, I'm going to pull it again and clean and pack it. Pretty easy and might as well. And you're right, the solid bearing is an upgrade IMO. We shall see, at this point fixing stuff on it has become a hobby 
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JoeDirt03
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I will say it did get rid of the clunk for the most part.I packed the shaft back in the spring, didn't solve all the problem. The support is giving too much, but yes, I'm going to pull it again and clean and pack it. Pretty easy and might as well. And you're right, the solid bearing is an upgrade IMO. We shall see, at this point fixing stuff on it has become a hobby
Stevedbvik1
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For me it took care of the strange feel of the OEM jello bushing. I’m using the comfort bushing and it feels much firmer. I’ve had to do some tweaking via shimming the housing to fine tune the slight vibrations I first sensed. But all in all I am pleased with it. I have a Tremor so it’s 1/4 the cost of swapping the driveshaft.I packed the shaft back in the spring, didn't solve all the problem. The support is giving too much, but yes, I'm going to pull it again and clean and pack it. Pretty easy and might as well. And you're right, the solid bearing is an upgrade IMO. We shall see, at this point fixing stuff on it has become a hobby
Ed Kennedy
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I've just got a plain ole 4 wheel drive STX. Have vibration at 62 mph+ already and just clunky starting and breaking. Just trying to change what I've got going on, so bearing support, the ever crappy spline lubing, and changing out rear differential oil (again).
Ed Kennedy
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Ok, good news first: All the slop and shifting issues are completely gone! No more clunky stops and starts! The reaction at acceleration is much improved! No more park to reverse issues.
Bad news: Vibration from hell starting at about 35 mph. I noticed when I got together the shaft was raised so I put an extra washer on it, didn't work. Any suggestions? Maybe washer/shim?
Added and extra washer and it's better. Only from 40-55ish now. Got an email to JXB, will see what they say.
Bad news: Vibration from hell starting at about 35 mph. I noticed when I got together the shaft was raised so I put an extra washer on it, didn't work. Any suggestions? Maybe washer/shim?
Added and extra washer and it's better. Only from 40-55ish now. Got an email to JXB, will see what they say.
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Stevedbvik1
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First of all, exactly what did you do that required it going back together? Did you install the JXB setup? Did you do the complete unit or just the partial one?
Ed Kennedy
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Installed the support, no new bearing. I made some adjustments and the vibration is from 45-55 or so now.
Ed Kennedy
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You still using the support or you do something else? I may scrap it, I may see if it softens up. It has cleaned up a lot though. It's just too much vibration. I'll wait and talk to them first but it's bad from 40-57 then get some above 70 but not terrible, about like the norm.
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