Rodney sells roller bearings that add additional support to the axles at the transmission. Anyone ever use them or have an opinion as to whether they would give more longevity to a new Getrag behind a 3.4L DOHC?

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1988 GT, 5-speed, white, beechwood leather, trying to get my 3.4 DOHC put together.

They help support and stabilize the axles, they aren't supported internally. This definitely will help with the tranny longevity. I have them on my tranny. Make sure you use plenty of sealer around them before you press them in, and make sure they are pressed all the way in till the shoulder makes contact with the tranny housing.

I can't vouch for longevity, I just installed them on my '85GT automatic last spring. I did it as a precaution while replacing the CV axles. I will agree with avengador1, seal them good before driving them in. I used only the loctite and one didn't seal very well. I fixed it easily but was worried for a while.

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RickN
White 88GT 5spd
White 85GT Auto

The axles ARE supported, but they're supported on the thrust washers inside the diff carrier. They don't have their own bearings.

I've been running a support bearing on the left axle and none on the right. The surface on the left CV joint where the bearing was riding has significant pitting and surface damage. I'll post pics when I find a camera that can take close-ups...

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