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Centre bearings

Melbourne's Leading Supplierand Installer of Centre Bearings

Do you have a vibration in your vehicle or does it shudder on take off? It may be an issue with centre bearing. Driveshaft centre bearings are a two-part driveshaft with centre support bearing, to allow for reliable and safe shaft rotation. The driveshaft centre bearing is normally found on mid-size to heavy-duty vehicles (e.g. trucks) and provides a connection point between the transmission and rear differential.

When you say you the best components for your car, we know that you aren’t saying it lightly. At GJ Drivelines, our knowledge is based on more than 50 years of combined experience in automotive services and driveline manufacturing. As such, we know exactly how important it is to have the highest quality components running your vehicle, right down to the centre bearings.

Our cutting-edge equipment, unrivalled knowledge and first-class service has seen us become the go-to team for centre bearings in Melbourne. Whether you are borderline obsessed with your wheels or just want to maximise lifetime and performance, we can direct you to and supply the best centre bearings on the market as per your make, model and budget.

Why come to us for centre bearings?

Aside from our focus on providing professional advice and top-tier products, there are a number of benefits you can take advantage of when you choose GJ Drivelines:

  • Quote and inspection of your tailshaft, free of charge with no obligation
  • Same day service
  • Efficient turnaround times
  • Digital high speed balancing of all tailshafts after centre bearing replacement
  • Cutting edge machinery
  • Nothing but the best workmanship
tailshaft replacement Keysborough

Servicing Keysborough, Moorabbin, Springvale, Dandenong and Surrounding Melbourne

Our specialised expertise in drivelines is unrivalled, meaning you are hearing it from the best when you talk to our team. We are proud to have built a reputation for a smooth and stress-free service that achieves the best possible results, and we work hard to maintain this standard in everything from centre bearings to custom tailshafts.

The GJ Drivelines workshop can be found at 2/189 Cheltenham Rd in Keysborough, located right next to Eastlink for convenient access from anywhere in Melbourne. Whether you are just down the road in Keysborough or are visiting us from Moorabbin, Dandenong, Springvale or any other area of Melbourne, you can be sure you are getting the highest quality centre bearings available on the market.

We specialise in centre bearings and all other driveline components

Visit our online store to browse our selection and find the perfect solution for your vehicle’s needs. With our expertise and dedication to quality, we’re here to help you optimise your vehicle’s performan

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ALL YOUR TAILSHAFT AND DRIVESHAFT NEEDS

  • CUSTOMISED TAILSHAFT MANUFACTURING
  • TAILSHAFT REPAIR, RECONDITIONING AND STRENGTHENING
  • DIGITAL BALANCING
  • REPLACEMENT OF TAILSHAFT COMPONENTS
  • DIAGNOSTIC DRIVING AND VIBRATION ANALYSIS
  • SUPPLIER OF TAILSHAFT COMPONENTS
  • DRIVESHAFT REPAIR AND MANUFACTURING
  • DRIVESHAFT CENTER BEARINGS
  • UNIVERSAL AND CV JOINTS
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Identify Transmission

Chrysler – Dodge
727 – 30 Spline 1 11/16″ Seal Diameter
904 – 26 Spline 1 9/16″ Seal Diameter

Ford
C6-T56 – 31 Spline 1 11/16″ Seal Diameter
AOD & C4 & T5 – 28 Spline 1 1/2″ Seal Diameter
4 R 7OW – 28 Spline 1.598″ Seal Diameter

General Motors
T-350 700R4-4LLOE – 27 Spline 1 1/2″ Seal Diameter
T-400-4L80E – 32 Spline 1 7/8″ Seal Diameter

Note: Transmission slip yokes are manufactured with various U-Joint Series. It is important to match Horsepower and Torque requirements to U-Joint Series. For aftermarket transmission applications usually a spline count and seal diameter will identify slip yoke required.

Identify Rear U-Joint

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If Pinion Yoke has Placement tabs that retain the U-Joint, measure inside tabs. See Diagram D.

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If Pinion Yoke does not have Placement Tabs that retain U-Joint, measure from flat of yoke inside to inside. See Diagram E.

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If 4 bolt Flange is used on pinion, measure Pilot Diameter and center to center diagonally bolt hole to bolt hole. See Diagram L.

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Universal Joint Size. There are hundreds of U-Joint sizes or “Series” to accomodate many different applications of power and desired longevity for your automotive, 4×4 truck or auto racing requirements, these 4 series of joints cover most needs.

1310 Spicer Series: 1 1/16″ Cup Diameter (Dim C – Diagram A) 3 7/32″ length (Dim B – Diagram A) Certain Ford applications have 2 cups 1 1/8 Diameter. Appropriate horse power range is up to 500 in circle track or road racing, small tire drag racing and 4×4. Also available: Performance Dynamic Cryo Joint.

1330 Spicer Series: 1 1/16″ Cup Diameter (Dim C – Diagram A) 3 5/8″ length (Dim B – Diagram A) Certain Ford applications have 2 cups 1 1/8 Diameter. Slightly stronger than 1310, Used in 5.0 Mustangs. Also available: Performance Dynamic Cryo Joint.

3R Saginaw Series: 1 1/8″ Cup Diameter (Dim C – Diagram A) Retained with internal clip 2 5/8″ (Dim B – Diagram A). Most common GM joint. Horse power range up to 700 in road racing and circle track. Solid drag racing U-Joint can accomodate most sportsman classes. Also available: Performance Dynamic Cryo Joint.

1350 Spicer Series: Manufactured with OEM tolerances and treated with our Cryogenic Process to yeild the strongest U-Joint available. For drag racing applications a solid non-lube design U-Joint is recommended because of the tremendous initial shock load, or short duration of high torque the joint must be able to withstand.

 

Driveshaft Measurements

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If PST is supplying you with transmission slip yoke, Pinion yoke and driveshaft yoke measure Dim W. See Diagram N.

If PST is supplying you with transmission slip yoke and driveshaft measure Dim X. See Diagram N.

2 Piece driveshafts use Dim Y + Z. See Diagram N.