[D250 1stgen]

Hey guys, I was out doing a little mudding last night and when I got out of the hole, I was driving and when I shifted gears my truck started sounding super nasty and shaking under me and I found this.

I guess it seems like it popped out but I know nothing about this. What do I need to get to replace this? It is an hour from my house and I don't know what size tools to bring to drop it etc. A buddy told me that I should get a bushing and drop the bracket right there and drop it from the rearend and put the bushing in and slide it back together and remount it that it probably isnt a big deal at all. I have to have it TODAY. Any help please? What tools?Etc

EDITTTT: Hey guys, here is an update, I packed a SH*T load of tools, grinder and everything and hauled my butt out there.

Bought the part for $40 at O'Reillys. They had two sizes. I bought both of them. I used the bigger one.

We got out there, dropped the drive shaft and all and went to town. Busted the bearings down, then grinded the race track off and could not get the damn new one on the end of the shaft. Then I had an idea and took my trailer hitch off and put the end of the drive shaft in there and tapped it about 3 light pushes and it slid right on.

After that. Just smooth sailing. Took only 2 hours to do on the side of the road. Took her for a spin and smooth as a babys bottom.

Thank you all SO very much for the help and information. Would have never got it done without all that. Thanks so much!

 

[hangman262]

Mine has the factory drop bracket gpr the bearing at Napa and had them press it 118$ I believe the ujoint stamps on rear Axel are 8 mom and the bolts on the bracket are 15 or 16mm then there are nuts on top of the bracket too you will have to hold her at them fine with a wrench. Then you'll need trans fluid for your t case cause you will loose some when u pull the slip out of it

 

[D250 1stgen]

Is that what this is? Like is this what happened to yours? When I drop it how hard is it to fix? I am not super mechanically inclined but I do know some stuff. The reason I ask is because I am an hour away from it. It is sitting on the side of a dirt road in BFE. Know what it is called when I go up to napa?

 

[D250 1stgen]

And by the way this is 2wd. Napa have the t fluid you think?

 

[pitman]

The bolts that hold the drive shaft to the rear pinion are 5/16 or 8mm. Take both. You will prolly need a hammer as well to hit the wrench to get the bastards loose...The bolts that hold the carrrier bearing to the truck are either 15mm or 18mm (i cant remember which) and you will need a ratchet, extension, both deep and shallow sockets of those sizes as well as wrenches those sizes...The problem i forsee you having is that bearing is press on. The only way i have ever got them off is taking a diegrinder and cutting through it and then using and air hammer to break it in two. Ive heard of other people out sourcing it to a machine shop and they have presses that are tall enough to accept a driveshaft. Your best bet is probably to get it towed to your house for the simple fact of it being an immense headache on the side of the road.

 

[simplysmn]

bolt's that hold carrier bearing should be 11/16 or 3/4 or 5/8 drive line bolt's should be 10 mm or 3/8 what you need is a new carrier bearing rubber Or that may be a sign your Bearing is Trash also as for fluid if you stuff a rag in back of trans you shouldn't loose very much fluid

 

[D250 1stgen]

It will literally cost several hundred to get it towed. It is a dually and it is over an hour way, So I cant buy the bearing and do it myself on the side of the road you think?
Is it hard replacing? Could anyone post a short step by step on how to replace them? If anything I can take the driveshaft off and pull it with my other truck home and it wont hurt anything correct?

 

[pitman]

Its really straight forward. You drop the drive shaft, remove the old carrier bearing assembly, and drive the new one on. The hard part is getting the old one off unless you have a machine shop or a napa as stated above.

 

[D250 1stgen]

Hmm, okay, ill bring my air compresor and a hammer drill, and a grinder to plug in.

 

[5.9fan]

If you absolutely HAVE to get the truck home and cant afford the tow, you could theoretically flat tow it home. Disconnect the drive shaft from the rear axle before you do, as the trans wont be lubed properly being driven by the tail end, and you'll only do more damage to the driveshaft. Just hang the driveshaft with rope or a ratchet strap. You will need an experienced driver to help you, and use a ROPE not a chain.

That is a last-ditch effort though, as its dangerous, and the police generally dont approve.

Is there a rental place nearby that might have a heavy duty dolly or trailer to rent? It should be at least a little cheaper than a tow. Removing the outer set of duals should help if width is an issue.

 

[SuperISBee]

It will literally cost several hundred to get it towed. It is a dually and it is over an hour way, So I cant buy the bearing and do it myself on the side of the road you think?
Is it hard replacing? Could anyone post a short step by step on how to replace them? If anything I can take the driveshaft off and pull it with my other truck home and it wont hurt anything correct?

You need to "bite the bullet" and have it towed home.

Sounds like you're determined to do this on the side of the road, by doing so tomorrow you'll know that you should have just towed it.

Not trying to be sarcastic, just sound advice from many years of experience.:thumbsup:

 

[mudbuggy]

I've run them for a week with a bad carrier bearing.

 

[D250 1stgen]

Hey guys, here is an update, I packed a SH*T load of tools, grinder and everything and hauled my butt out there.

Bought the part for $40 at O'Reillys. They had two sizes. I bought both of them. I used the bigger one.

We got out there, dropped the drive shaft and all and went to town. Busted the bearings down, then grinded the race track off and could not get the damn new one on the end of the shaft. Then I had an idea and took my trailer hitch off and put the end of the drive shaft in there and tapped it about 3 light pushes and it slid right on.

After that. Just smooth sailing. Took only 2 hours to do on the side of the road. Took her for a spin and smooth as a babys bottom.

Thank you all SO very much for the help and information. Would have never got it done without all that. Thanks so much!

 

[ghostman]

Great!! Good to hear!