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JXB Performance Driveshaft Center Support Bearing Upgrade for 2020+ Ford Explorer

JXB Performance Driveshaft Center Support Bearing Upgrade for 2020+ Ford Explorer

$ 299.99

The stock center support bearing carrier holds the driveshaft in place with a layer of thin rubber. While that’s great for making sure no NVH makes it to the cabin, it doesn’t keep the bearing centered well under load, allows the bearing to sag and ruin driveshaft alignment over time, and creates slop in the driveline during shifts and throttle application.

Over time the OEM bushing becomes brittle, eventually dry rotting and cracking. Even on the best-kept cars, the stock bushing can start to form cracks in as little as 5-10 years.

When the bushing wears and sags, it changes the alignment of the driveshaft, putting more stress on the joints. During rapid loading of the driveshaft (launches, shifts, and quick application of the throttle), the bearing is allowed to travel off-center, introducing slack in the driveline, which results in laggy and unpredictable driveline response.

Our upgraded driveshaft carriers keep the driveshaft firmly in place at all times. The more solid bushings ensure the bearing cannot move from center, maintaining torque delivery and driveshaft alignment at all times, resulting in more direct driveline response under all conditions.

Benefits as described by our customers include:

  • More direct throttle response

  • Firmer, more direct shifts

  • More instantaneous launches

  • Reduction in vibration due to driveshaft misalignment and/or rubber deterioration

  • Smoother low-speed on/off throttle behavior (1st gear in parking lots)

    The videos below were recorded on a 2020 Explorer ST with just a tune. The driveshaft is not well-supported by the soft OEM carrier, so it’s allowed to travel off-center under load. The video shows a comparison of how much an OEM carrier gives under load and the improvement with the JXB carrier.

    Fits:

    • U625 (6th gen, 2020+) Ford Explorer models including:

      • 4 and 6 cyl engines

      • AWD and RWD drivetrains

      • All trims

    • U611 (2nd gen, 2020+) Lincoln Aviator, all models








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