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BOZO · 09-11-2011, 11:41 AM

I guess you could call this a repair/modification. I kept having problems years ago with the hollow rubber housing in the carrier bearing deteriorating and falling apart, resulting in the drive shaft flopping around. So the last time I replaced it, I pumped the hollow area full of silicone sealer and there has been no problems since. Caulking gun and tube of silicone sealer definitely come in under $50.
Also, vacuum port plugs slipped over your zerk fittings will keep them well protected, offering protection from rocks and rust.

09-11-2011, 11:41 AM	#188
BOZO Old School Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dover,AR Posts: 185	Re: Post your best budget mods! ($50 or less) I guess you could call this a repair/modification. I kept having problems years ago with the hollow rubber housing in the carrier bearing deteriorating and falling apart, resulting in the drive shaft flopping around. So the last time I replaced it, I pumped the hollow area full of silicone sealer and there has been no problems since. Caulking gun and tube of silicone sealer definitely come in under $50. Also, vacuum port plugs slipped over your zerk fittings will keep them well protected, offering protection from rocks and rust. __________________ #1 Project...69 Chevy swb Fleetside (Dad's truck) #2...1983 El Camino SS (Choo Choo Custom) #3...1974 Datsun truck (4.3L V6/4L60E) #4...1951 Cadillac Limo (1975 Caddy running gear) #5...1938 Dodge M38 3/4 ton Military truck #6...1968 Sportster XLCH trail bike 5 GMC & Chevy parts trucks 68 to 72 Last but not least; My 1978 Harley Davidson Electraglide (trusted & reliable companion for the last 30 years)