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Andy4639 · 10-09-2016, 09:51 AM

I've had a noise ever sense we bought the car that I couldn't figure out until this past week. The 64 Impala is a x frame car which for those of you who where like me had no idea what that meant until you look under it.
The frame is in a x configuration which in turns means you have to rethink everything from a normal frame rail design!

Any way I found the problem. The 2 piece drive shaft carrier bearing had come a part. Yes a 2 piece just like our trucks! To make it even worse it's enclosed by the frame so you can't see it. It kept getting louder and louder every time I drove it. So I finally figured it out and pulled it out rebuilt it and now I'm waiting on the rear transmission mount to reinstall every thing.
Somethings never change.

10-09-2016, 09:51 AM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Working....64 SS I've had a noise ever sense we bought the car that I couldn't figure out until this past week. The 64 Impala is a x frame car which for those of you who where like me had no idea what that meant until you look under it. The frame is in a x configuration which in turns means you have to rethink everything from a normal frame rail design! Any way I found the problem. The 2 piece drive shaft carrier bearing had come a part. Yes a 2 piece just like our trucks! To make it even worse it's enclosed by the frame so you can't see it. It kept getting louder and louder every time I drove it. So I finally figured it out and pulled it out rebuilt it and now I'm waiting on the rear transmission mount to reinstall every thing. Somethings never change. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.