Spicer 5002334 Center Bearing

Worked great for my long bed work truck! Didn't even need to use a puller or press, the old one was dry rotted and came right off.

Ordered this for my 98 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 liter, 2 Wheel Dr. everything lined up perfectly. Took about 15 minute’s to remove old carrier, bearing and install the new one.

I'm using this on a 2006Tacoma DCLB with 2-piece drive shaft. Spicer is supposed to be as close to OEM Toyota as you can get, if not an exact replacement. I've owned my truck about 8 years, it is all stock, and have come to one conclusion after experiencing various frustrations with vibration due to the drive shaft/carrier bearing. That is to start your vibration remedy process by having the drive shaft BALANCED as an assembly by a shop that specializes in drive shafts. From there, make sure your U-joints are good and grease them on a regular basis. (I do it at least every 10,000 miles) While you're getting your drive shaft balanced, you may as well just take them the new carrier bearing, 3 new Spicer U-joints, and all you'll need to do is bolt it on the truck when you get it back. With the balanced drive shaft, I've actually driven for over 15,000 miles with the carrier bearing totally worn out with very little vibration. (All I had to do is liberally grease the remaining rubber in the bearing housing to keep is from squeaking.) One thing about carrier bearings... they DO and WILL wear out... that's just what they do - some faster than others. Alas, after all this, I have always had a barely perceptible vibration at exactly 43 MPH with my Tacoma. Nobody notices but me, so I call that good enough.One other thing to mention: Amazon had originally sent me a Anchor brand carrier bearing instead of the Spicer I had ordered. It may be comparable, but is simply NOT Spicer! So I contacted Amazon and they immediately got an order to me with the proper Spicer bearing. Apparently Spicer is a bit backlogged, so perhaps that's the reason Amazon made the substitution. They never contacted me about returning the Anchor. It's been about 3 months now, with some long drives. The old Tacoma is as smooth or smoother that it's ever been! 240,000 miles and still going strong!

Perfect fit for a 2013 Tacoma. Funny enough, when you get the part it has “Toyota” stamped on it. A thing to note, when hitting off the old carrier bearing, be gentle and rotate it every few hits.

OEM fit on my double cab Taco. After replacing a Dorman, then one from APDTY that each lasted two years - this Spicer bearing should provide longer service life. The rubber is the weak spot on these center bearings and the Spicer looks to be a nice thick rubber compared to the Chinese-made low quality units. This -334 center bearing is listed for Pre-runners but it will fit the 4x4 models - which is what I have To replace this center bearing, you'll need a bearing splicer and at least one new u-joint if you are not replacing the two at the ends.Update 4/2022 - center bearing is holding up well. No tears and no vibrations.