May 2008
1958-64 Drive Shaft Assembly
Tech Article by Randy Irwin
Time Frame 2 Hours
The original drive shaft assembly of all 1958-1964 Chevys is a two piece assembly, with a center carrier bearing, this center carrier bearing is the weakest point in the original style drive shaft system. The center support bearing bolts to the bottom pan of the frame with two bolts. In this tech article we will show the installation of an original style drive shaft assembly.
Over the past several years huge improvements have been made in the original style center carrier bearing and also the rear drive shaft unit. The new heavy duty center carrier bearing features a polyurethane bearing, in a billet aluminum housing; and the new rear drive shaft features a telescoping shaft which gives it more flexibility. Used in conjunction, these two new units will add vast improvement to the drive shaft system of your 1958-64 Chevrolet.