WOD 1480 DIY Carrier Bearing Shaft Builder Kit
WF03026
The WOD 1480 Carrier Bearing Shaft Builder Kit is designed for extreme-duty off-road vehicles that require maximum driveline strength, stability, and reliability. Built around the WOD Single Ended Carrier Bearing and genuine Spicer 1480 driveline components, this kit provides the foundation for a heavy-duty intermediate shaft used in long-wheelbase vehicles, rear-engine chassis, multi-piece driveshaft systems, competition crawlers, Ultra4 race cars, rock bouncers, and other high-horsepower builds.
Carrier bearing systems divide a long driveline into multiple sections, helping reduce shaft whip, control vibration, and maintain more manageable operating angles through suspension travel. The 1480 series is intended for severe driveline loads where large tires, high horsepower, heavy vehicle weight, and repeated shock loading demand more capacity than smaller driveline components can provide.
Includes:
- (1) WOD Single Ended Carrier Bearing
- (1) Carrier Bearing Mount
- (1) Spicer 1480 Carrier Bearing Yoke
- (1) Spicer 1480 Weld Yoke
- (1) Spicer 1480 Universal Joint
- (1) Spicer 1480 U-Bolt Kit
Important: This kit does not come assembled. Final tube selection, measurement, cutting, welding, fitment, balancing, and assembly are required.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wide Open Design |
| Product Type | Carrier Bearing Shaft Builder Kit |
| U-Joint Series | 1480 |
| Carrier Bearing Style | Single Ended |
| Shaft Type | Intermediate Driveshaft |
| Driveline Configuration | Multi-Piece Driveshaft System |
| Included U-Joint | Spicer 1480 |
| Included Yokes | Spicer 1480 Carrier Bearing Yoke and Weld Yoke |
| Application | Extreme-Duty Off-Road and Competition Use |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Installation | Experienced Fabricator / Driveline Builder |
| Sold As | Complete Builder Kit |
Fitment
Universal Fitment for Custom Multi-Piece Driveline Systems
Recommended Applications:
- Competition rock crawlers
- Ultra4 Unlimited race cars
- Rock bouncers
- Mega trucks
- Rear-engine buggies
- Long-wheelbase buggies
- Mud racing trucks
- Big-block off-road builds
- Forced-induction off-road vehicles
- High-horsepower competition vehicles
Common Uses:
- Intermediate driveshaft assemblies
- Carrier bearing driveshaft systems
- Two-piece and multi-piece driveshaft systems
- Long-wheelbase chassis
- Rear-engine chassis
- Custom suspension and drivetrain layouts
Before Ordering:
- Confirm that 1480-series components match the rest of the driveline.
- Measure the complete driveline with the vehicle at ride height.
- Verify operating angles through full suspension travel.
- Confirm available mounting space for the carrier bearing and mount.
- Professional driveshaft balancing is recommended after fabrication.
FAQ
What does a carrier bearing do?
A carrier bearing supports an intermediate driveshaft section in a two-piece or multi-piece driveline. It helps control shaft movement, reduce vibration, and divide a long driveline into shorter sections that are easier to package and operate at acceptable angles.
When is a carrier bearing system needed?
A carrier bearing is commonly used when a single driveshaft would be excessively long, difficult to package, or forced to operate at poor angles. Typical applications include stretched-wheelbase vehicles, rear-engine chassis, long-travel suspension systems, and custom buggies.
Why choose a 1480 carrier bearing system?
The 1480 series provides increased bearing-cap size and driveline capacity for large tires, high horsepower, heavy vehicles, and severe shock loads. It is intended for extreme-duty builds where smaller 1350 or 1410 components may not provide the desired strength margin.
Is this kit assembled and ready to install?
No. This is a DIY builder kit intended for experienced fabricators and driveline builders. Final measurement, tube selection, cutting, welding, alignment, balancing, and assembly are required.
What components work with this kit?
This kit is designed to integrate with the WOD 1480 Driveshaft Builder Kit, Spicer 1480 Universal Joint and U-Bolt Kit, Spicer 1480 Yokes, and other matching 1480-series driveline components.
Can a 1350 or 1410 driveline be upgraded to 1480?
Yes, but upgrading generally requires replacing or adapting the related yokes, universal joints, driveshaft sections, and mounting components. All driveline parts must be checked for series compatibility before fabrication.
Why is driveshaft balancing important?
Welding and fabrication can introduce small alignment or weight variations that create vibration at speed. Professional balancing helps the finished intermediate shaft operate smoothly and reduces stress on bearings, yokes, mounts, and drivetrain components.
