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***dorkidori_s13*** · 10-23-2015, 06:00 PM

Does anyone know if the OEM S13 USDM driveshaft center bearing is the same as the JDM S13 driveshaft center bearing? I just picked up a JDM drive shaft to replace my single piece aluminum DS (im not digging the single piece thing) and I want to have the center bearing replaced on the JDM shaft before installing (and also have it re-balanced if possible or needed).

kruked · 10-23-2015, 06:10 PM

I don't personally know.

But I don't see why it would be a direct fit. The 5 speed trans are the same. The drive shafts are the same if I recall correctly. Why not the carrier bearing bracket?

Edit:

In response to post #6 from racepar1, I'll be more specific.
The drive shafts are interchangeable if I recall correctly. Sorry for using the term, "they are the same if I recall correctly".

***dorkidori_s13*** · 10-23-2015, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kruked

I don't personally know.

But I don't see why it would be a direct fit. The 5 speed trans are the same. The drive shafts are the same if I recall correctly. Why not the carrier bearing bracket?

its not the bracket im concerned about, its the inside diameter of the inner sleeve that slides over the shaft itself.

kruked · 10-23-2015, 07:36 PM

I was referring to the whole ordeal. Sorry for not being too specific. It's been a long day.

codyace · 10-23-2015, 10:29 PM

I never knew the carrier bearing to be different, but I also hate them and run one piece units.

racepar1 · 10-24-2015, 12:25 AM

First off, the S13 SR and KA driveshafts are NOT the same. Dimensionally they are, BUT SR driveshafts do not have the rubber drive doughnut (or guibo), they have u-joints in that position instead. On the rear section of the shaft the KA shaft is solid. The SR rear sections that I have seen are insulated with rubber. The S13 SR shafts are more like S14's.

As for the center bushing, as I remember they are the same. I believe I changed one out a couple years ago.

*Agamemnon* · 10-24-2015, 01:20 AM

They share the same part number between the two.

***dorkidori_s13*** · 10-24-2015, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agamemnon

They share the same part number between the two.

awesome! thank you

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10-23-2015, 06:10 PM	#2
kruked Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: someone's sisters' pants Posts: 2,288 Trader Rating: (37) Feedback Score: 37 reviews	I don't personally know. But I don't see why it would be a direct fit. The 5 speed trans are the same. The drive shafts are the same if I recall correctly. Why not the carrier bearing bracket? Edit: In response to post #6 from racepar1, I'll be more specific. The drive shafts are interchangeable if I recall correctly. Sorry for using the term, "they are the same if I recall correctly". __________________ I like my bikes how I like my b¡tches...naked! 2014 Triumph Street Triple Last edited by kruked; 10-24-2015 at 07:59 AM..

10-23-2015, 07:36 PM	#4
kruked Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: someone's sisters' pants Posts: 2,288 Trader Rating: (37) Feedback Score: 37 reviews	I was referring to the whole ordeal. Sorry for not being too specific. It's been a long day. __________________ I like my bikes how I like my b¡tches...naked! 2014 Triumph Street Triple

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codyace Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poconos, PA Age: 36 Posts: 8,030 Trader Rating: (58) Feedback Score: 58 reviews	I never knew the carrier bearing to be different, but I also hate them and run one piece units. __________________ *Want Air Conditioning in your SR20 Swapped car? Check out www.sr20acbrackets.com for more information! Quest Alternator Conversions for SR20!* Check my Group Buy! Tired of lousy internal gates? Go external wastegate with one of my manifolds, Check out my group buy

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10-24-2015, 12:25 AM	#6
racepar1 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,006 Trader Rating: (106) Rides Gallery: racepar1 Feedback Score: 106 reviews	First off, the S13 SR and KA driveshafts are NOT the same. Dimensionally they are, BUT SR driveshafts do not have the rubber drive doughnut (or guibo), they have u-joints in that position instead. On the rear section of the shaft the KA shaft is solid. The SR rear sections that I have seen are insulated with rubber. The S13 SR shafts are more like S14's. As for the center bushing, as I remember they are the same. I believe I changed one out a couple years ago.

10-24-2015, 01:20 AM	#7
Agamemnon Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Age: 38 Posts: 2,585 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	They share the same part number between the two.