{"product_id":"6th-gen-ford-explorer-2nd-gen-lincoln-aviator-2020-driveshaft-center-support-bearing-carrier-upgrade-frd07a0","title":"6th Gen Ford Explorer \u0026 2nd Gen Lincoln Aviator (2020+) Driveshaft Center Support Bearing Carrier Upgrade (FRD07A0)","description":"\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eReduces drivetrain slop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eRestores and maintains driveshaft alignment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eInstalls without having to remove or disassemble the driveshaft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFits all 2020+ Ford Explorers, including ST trim\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWhat it does:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u0026lt;head\u0026gt;\u0026lt;meta charset=\"UTF-8\" \/\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/head\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOver 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBenefits as described by our customers include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMore direct throttle response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFirmer, more direct shifts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMore instantaneous launches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eReduction in vibration due to driveshaft misalignment and\/or rubber deterioration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSmoother low-speed on\/off throttle behavior (1st gear in parking lots)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;head\u0026gt;\u0026lt;meta charset=\"UTF-8\" \/\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/head\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" data-border-radii='{\"topLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"topRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0}}' id=\"block-12a2b9c1f9ac4137a526\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eInstallation doesn’t 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row sqs-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-11 span-11\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row sqs-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-9 span-9\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block video-block sqs-block-video\" data-block-json='{\"blockAnimation\":\"none\",\"layout\":\"caption-hidden\",\"overlay\":false,\"description\":{},\"hSize\":null,\"floatDir\":null,\"isOldBlock\":false,\"html\":\"\u0026lt;iframe width=\\\"200\\\" height=\\\"113\\\" src=\\\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mEZNRD9wqSA?feature=oembed\\\" frameborder=\\\"0\\\" allow=\\\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\\\" referrerpolicy=\\\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\\\" allowfullscreen title=\\\"2020+ Ford Explorer\/Lincoln Aviator Driveshaft Carrier Install FRD07A0 | JXB Performance\\\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/iframe\u0026gt;\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mEZNRD9wqSA\",\"width\":200,\"height\":113,\"providerName\":\"YouTube\",\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/mEZNRD9wqSA\/hqdefault.jpg\",\"resolvedBy\":\"youtube\"}' data-block-type=\"32\" id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1712803006145_56130\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1715621043350_177\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intrinsic\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"embed-block-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-video-wrapper video-none\" data-provider-name=\"YouTube\" data-html='\u0026lt;iframe width=\"200\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mEZNRD9wqSA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen title=\"2020+ Ford Explorer\/Lincoln Aviator Driveshaft Carrier Install FRD07A0 | JXB Performance\"\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/iframe\u0026gt;' id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1715621043350_184\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intrinsic\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intrinsic-inner\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"200\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mEZNRD9wqSA?feature=oembed\u0026amp;enablejsapi=1\" title=\"2020+ Ford Explorer\/Lincoln Aviator Driveshaft Carrier Install FRD07A0 | JXB Performance\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1715621043350_189\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-11=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" data-border-radii='{\"topLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"topRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0}}' id=\"block-0dd8899780f381612b0c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eRemove any braces or splash shields preventing exhaust and heat shield removal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eRemove or lower exhaust in area of center support bearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eRemove heat shielding covering center support bearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eCut off OEM carrier and remove rubber support material with razorblade, leaving base layer of rubber intact on the bearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eClamp new carrier around OEM bearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eU625 (6th gen, 2020+) Ford Explorer models including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e4 and 6 cyl engines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAWD and RWD drivetrains\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAll trims\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eU611 (2nd gen, 2020+) Lincoln Aviator, all models\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStreet vs Track:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;head\u0026gt;\u0026lt;meta charset=\"UTF-8\" \/\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/head\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eStreet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Houston Speed Freaks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53400418419051,"sku":null,"price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/8536\/4331\/files\/97EC1115-1ED8-4477-81D1-EF9949FADE18.webp?v=1781638513","url":"https:\/\/mad-labz-performance-llc.myshopify.com\/products\/6th-gen-ford-explorer-2nd-gen-lincoln-aviator-2020-driveshaft-center-support-bearing-carrier-upgrade-frd07a0","provider":"Mad Labz Performance LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}