Anyone run one of the JXB carrier bearing supports?

iqraceworks · 01-27-2023, 08:31 PM

The OEM carrier bearing support is getting pretty soft and squishy ony car. I've noticed a little vibration at highway speeds, and I'm pretty sure it's coming from the soft carrier bearing bushing causing some driveshaft misalignment.

I saw that JXb makes a really nice aftermarket carrier bearing holder that replaces the stock bushing housing. It looks super easy to install, and appears to be a quality built piece.

Anyone run one of these ?? They offer two different bushings for it...a harder "track" bushing, and a softer "sport" bushing. The description says that the sport one doesn't cause any excess noise/vibration....but the track version "might" be louder and cause some excess vibration. I'm just trying to figure out what would be best. One persons noise and vibration is another persons "feels great"

Any feedback on those JXB driveshaft carrier bushing holders?

iqraceworks · 01-31-2023, 06:56 AM

Nobody?

Mustafa.e92 · 02-01-2023, 09:11 AM

I just seen a post on this on the Facebook forums few days ago the guy was happy with it

iqraceworks · 02-01-2023, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mustafa.e92

I just seen a post on this on the Facebook forums few days ago the guy was happy with it

Probably the same one I saw.....that's why I was wondering if anyone else had one. I need to buy one, just didn't know if I wanted the sport or track version.

HondaRC51 · 02-03-2023, 08:06 AM

Looks like a good idea. The videos they posted are pretty interesting on how much flex the center support goes through with spirited driving. I'm going to go with their setup if/when I go for more power.

feuer · 02-04-2023, 05:49 PM

So this isn’t a bearing replacement? Just a sturdier carrier.

iqraceworks · 02-04-2023, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by feuer

So this isn’t a bearing replacement? Just a sturdier carrier.

No, unfortunately you just use the same old bearing and just wrap this new carrier around it

feuer · 02-07-2023, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by iqraceworks

No, unfortunately you just use the same old bearing and just wrap this new carrier around it

My opinion is that this job isn't worth it unless bearing is replaced.

Fordguy · 05-13-2023, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by iqraceworks

No, unfortunately you just use the same old bearing and just wrap this new carrier around it

Any updates? Did you install the mount and did it cure your vibration? I've got a driveline vibration at 65mph and above that is consistent with a driveshaft balance/alignment issue. Just looking for feedback!

01-27-2023, 08:31 PM	#1
iqraceworks Brigadier General 2001 Rep 3,731 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Missouri iTrader: (0)	Anyone run one of the JXB carrier bearing supports? The OEM carrier bearing support is getting pretty soft and squishy ony car. I've noticed a little vibration at highway speeds, and I'm pretty sure it's coming from the soft carrier bearing bushing causing some driveshaft misalignment. I saw that JXb makes a really nice aftermarket carrier bearing holder that replaces the stock bushing housing. It looks super easy to install, and appears to be a quality built piece. Anyone run one of these ?? They offer two different bushings for it...a harder "track" bushing, and a softer "sport" bushing. The description says that the sport one doesn't cause any excess noise/vibration....but the track version "might" be louder and cause some excess vibration. I'm just trying to figure out what would be best. One persons noise and vibration is another persons "feels great" Any feedback on those JXB driveshaft carrier bushing holders? __________________ 2007 335i, BMS DCI, BMS Chargepipe w/Tial BOV, ARM Catless Downpipes, silicone inlets, Bilstein B12 Prokit Suspension, Whiteline subframe bushings, Front/Rear M3 control arms, G-Plus FMIC, Stage 2 LPFP, Custom E40 tune by Justin (V8Bait), xHP stage 3 transmission flash, RB Two Turbos....10.90 @ 128mph
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iqraceworks Brigadier General 2001 Rep 3,731 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Missouri iTrader: (0)	Nobody? __________________ 2007 335i, BMS DCI, BMS Chargepipe w/Tial BOV, ARM Catless Downpipes, silicone inlets, Bilstein B12 Prokit Suspension, Whiteline subframe bushings, Front/Rear M3 control arms, G-Plus FMIC, Stage 2 LPFP, Custom E40 tune by Justin (V8Bait), xHP stage 3 transmission flash, RB Two Turbos....10.90 @ 128mph
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02-01-2023, 09:11 AM	#3
Mustafa.e92 Lieutenant 206 Rep 498 Posts Drives: 2009 bmw 335i Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I just seen a post on this on the Facebook forums few days ago the guy was happy with it
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HondaRC51 Private First Class 251 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335xi Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335xi E92 [0.00] 2016 BMW S1000RR [10.00]	Looks like a good idea. The videos they posted are pretty interesting on how much flex the center support goes through with spirited driving. I'm going to go with their setup if/when I go for more power.
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02-04-2023, 05:49 PM	#6
feuer Major General 4276 Rep 9,206 Posts Drives: wife crazy! Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (5)	So this isn’t a bearing replacement? Just a sturdier carrier.
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