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The JXB Performance Driveshaft Carrier / Center Support Bearing Upgrade replaces the  stock mount in your 2020-2024 Ford Explorer or Lincoln Aviator.

 

Key Features: 

  • Reduces drivetrain slop

  • Restores and maintains driveshaft alignment

  • Installs without having to remove or disassemble the driveshaft

  • Two bushings available: Street or Track (or both!) 

 

 

Street vs. Track: 

Street and Track refer to the durometer (stiffness) of the bushings. Track are roughly twice the durometer of the street bushings. Both track and street are many times stiffer than stock and will hold up to whatever abuse are thrown at them, but the street bushings are better at soaking up drivetrain noise and vibration. Usually both street and track are completely silent and vibration-free, but in cases where there is an underlying drivetrain issue causing the driveshaft to vibrate badly, the track bushings may not be able to soak it all up, where the street bushings can.

We generally recommend street bushings for any car that's not purpose-built for track or overland use, since the street bushings have a much lower chance of transmitting drivetrain NVH to the cabin at high speeds or under heavy throttle loads.

If you’re not sure which to go with, the “Give me Both!” option will give you a full set of each of the street and track bushings. You can use all street, all track, or even mix and match them to find the perfect balance of performance and NVH-absorption.

 

From the manufacturer: 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)

Part Number(s):

Full AssembliesStreet - FRD07A0-STrack - FRD07A0-TBoth - FRD07A0-BSpare Bushing SetsStreet - BSH09A0Track - BSH09A1Spare Hardware SetSHS04A1

2020-2024 3.0L Explorer ST/Aviator Driveshaft Center Support Bearing Carrier

$299.99Price
Bushing Stiffness
Street (Softer & Quieter)
Track (Firmer & Louder)
Give me both!
Quantity
  • Vehicle Applications

    Application List:

    • 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

  • WARNING

    WARNING: This is a Competition Use ONLY Product manufactured and sold for installation on vehicles to be used solely for competition motorsports, which, once such product is installed, may never be used, or registered or licensed for use upon a public road or highway. Any other use, including recreational off-road use, may be in violation of local, state, and Federal laws. ZFG Racing LLC does not implicitly or explicitly confirm the legality of using any products it sells on public roads; that is entirely the responsibility of the consumer. If a Competition Use Only Products is installed on a vehicle and that vehicle is used on a public road or highway, it may be considered in violation of the Clean Air Act and personally subject to substantial civil penalties.

  • Installation

    Installation DOES NOT require removal of the driveshaft. The 2-part design clamps around the OEM bearing. The old carrier must be removed, so a cutting tool is required.

    Install Video from JXB Performance on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mEZNRD9wqSA

    The exact steps to access the carrier will vary slightly by model, but the removal and installation of the new carrier are the same. The basic steps are:

    • Remove any braces or splash shields preventing exhaust and heat shield removal

    • Remove or lower exhaust in area of center support bearing

    • Remove heat shielding covering center support bearing

    • Cut off OEM carrier and remove rubber support material with razorblade, leaving base layer of rubber intact on the bearing

    • Clamp new carrier around OEM bearing

Important: ZFG Racing does NOT sell or ship to the State of California.

 

Orders shipping within the Continental USA can be placed directly through our website. Shipping charges will be automatically calculated at checkout once a valid shipping address is entered.

We are happy to accommodate orders outside the Continental USA whenever possible, including Hawaii, Alaska, U.S. Territories, APO/FPO addresses, and select international destinations. To place an order for any of these locations, please submit a Request for Invoice and include your full address (city, state/province, and postal/ZIP code).

 

Tracking information and order updates will be sent via email and can also be viewed in your ZFGR Account → Order History.​​

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