Uploaded April 2018 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Carrier bearings can completely solve difficult drivetrain packaging problems — but only if they’re installed correctly. In this video, Adam walks through the full installation process for the Wide Open Design Heavy Duty Carrier Bearing Shaft Kit and explains:
• 1350 / 1410 / 1480 setups
• string line alignment
• trimming chassis mounts
• tack welding
• dial indicator setup
• shaft runout
• bearing protection during welding
• and final chassis installation
One of the biggest keys to a smooth-running drivetrain is getting the shaft dialed in to less than .007” runout — and Adam shows exactly how to do it step-by-step.
#WideOpenDesign #CarrierBearing #Driveshaft #RockCrawler #Ultra4 #TubeChassis #OffRoadFabrication #RockBouncer #DrivetrainTech #WIDEOPENLIFE
A carrier bearing is often the only way to route power around unmovable chassis components, but if it isn’t perfectly aligned, you’re looking at vibration and premature failure. In this guide, we walk you through the professional installation of the Wide Open Design Heavy Duty Carrier Bearing Kit. We cover everything from setting your initial yoke distances and trimming the chassis mounts [02:13] to using a string line for proper orientation [03:51]. The secret to a "vibration-free" build is in the dialing: we demonstrate how to use a dial indicator to achieve less than .007" of runout [07:19]. Finally, we explain the critical step of pressing out the bearings before final welding to protect the internal races from heat damage [08:16], ensuring your drivetrain is as smooth as it is strong.
Products:
1350 Carrier Bearing Shaft Kit - wideopendesign.com/collections/drive-shaft/products/1350-carrier-bearing-shaft-builder-kit
1410 Carrier Bearing Shaft Kit - wideopendesign.com/collections/drive-shaft/products/wod-1410-carrier-bearing-shaft-builder-kit
1480 Carrier Bearing Shaft Kit - wideopendesign.com/collections/drive-shaft/products/1480-wod-carrier-bearing-shaft-builder-kit
Single Ended Carrier Bearing - wideopendesign.com/collections/drive-shaft/products/wod-single-end-carrier-bearing
Carrier Bearing Mount - wideopendesign.com/collections/drive-shaft/products/carrier-bearing-mount
Facebook: facebook.com/wideopendesign
Instagram: instagram.com/WideOpenDesign
WideOpenDesign.com
Carrier bearings can completely solve difficult drivetrain packaging problems — but only if they’re installed correctly. In this video, Adam walks through the full installation process for the Wide Open Design Heavy Duty Carrier Bearing Shaft Kit and explains:
• 1350 / 1410 / 1480 setups
• string line alignment
• trimming chassis mounts
• tack welding
• dial indicator setup
• shaft runout
• bearing protection during welding
• and final chassis installation
One of the biggest keys to a smooth-running drivetrain is getting the shaft dialed in to less than .007” runout — and Adam shows exactly how to do it step-by-step.
#WideOpenDesign #CarrierBearing #Driveshaft #RockCrawler #Ultra4 #TubeChassis #OffRoadFabrication #RockBouncer #DrivetrainTech #WIDEOPENLIFE
A carrier bearing is often the only way to route power around unmovable chassis components, but if it isn’t perfectly aligned, you’re looking at vibration and premature failure. In this guide, we walk you through the professional installation of the Wide Open Design Heavy Duty Carrier Bearing Kit. We cover everything from setting your initial yoke distances and trimming the chassis mounts [02:13] to using a string line for proper orientation [03:51]. The secret to a "vibration-free" build is in the dialing: we demonstrate how to use a dial indicator to achieve less than .007" of runout [07:19]. Finally, we explain the critical step of pressing out the bearings before final welding to protect the internal races from heat damage [08:16], ensuring your drivetrain is as smooth as it is strong.
Products:
1350 Carrier Bearing Shaft Kit - wideopendesign.com/collections/drive-shaft/products/1350-carrier-bearing-shaft-builder-kit
1410 Carrier Bearing Shaft Kit - wideopendesign.com/collections/drive-shaft/products/wod-1410-carrier-bearing-shaft-builder-kit
1480 Carrier Bearing Shaft Kit - wideopendesign.com/collections/drive-shaft/products/1480-wod-carrier-bearing-shaft-builder-kit
Single Ended Carrier Bearing - wideopendesign.com/collections/drive-shaft/products/wod-single-end-carrier-bearing
Carrier Bearing Mount - wideopendesign.com/collections/drive-shaft/products/carrier-bearing-mount
Facebook: facebook.com/wideopendesign
Instagram: instagram.com/WideOpenDesign
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