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Driveshaft Center Support Bearing

Durable Center Support Bearings for Drive Shafts

High load capacity and excellent vibration resistance

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Driveshaft Center Support Bearing Manufacturer

Trans Power (TP) manufactures driveshaft center support bearings, also known as center bearings, carrier bearings, propshaft support bearings, and hanger bearings, with a portfolio of more than 200 references covering over 300 passenger cars, pickups, vans, buses, and commercial vehicles for European, North American, Asian, and South American markets.

As a critical component of the driveline system, our center support bearings combine a precision bearing with a high-performance rubber mount to reduce vibration, minimize noise, and maintain driveshaft alignment. Each product is engineered for reliable performance, excellent durability, and OE-compatible fit and function under demanding operating conditions.

Typical MOQ ranges from 100 pieces per reference. Manufactured in China and Thailand under ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certified quality management systems, our products are exported to customers in more than 50 countries, supporting OEM, aftermarket, distributors, and automotive parts brands worldwide.

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Rubber Compound Is the Product

The bearing rarely fails first — the mount does. Our damping formula is specified for vibration absorption and heat ageing, which is what decides whether the part lasts a warranty period.

200+ Types, 300+ Models

Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, VW, Ford, Iveco, Renault, Volvo, Scania, DAF, Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi, Isuzu, Nissan, Chevrolet, Hyundai and Steyr heavy trucks.

MOQ 100 pcs

Per reference. center bearings are a low-turnover, high-margin line for distributors — you need coverage across models, not depth in one.

China + Thailand Plants

Zhejiang base plus our Thailand factory (2023). Choose the origin that suits your tariff position.

Proven on Heavy Duty

Supplied for medium and heavy trucks as well as passenger cars and pickups — including Steyr and Mercedes-Benz truck applications.

OEM / ODM & Samples

Non-standard designs to your drawing, private-label packaging, and samples for bench testing before bulk.

Center Support Bearing Cross Reference

The fast-moving part of our range. Over 200 types in total — if your number is not listed, send it over and we will confirm the equivalent.

Part No. Cross Reference Application MOQ Enquiry
HB88107A
Enquire for application list 100 pcs Inquire
HB88512
210661-1X
Chevrolet, Ford 100 pcs Inquire
HB88510
210121-1X
Chevrolet, Ford, GMC 100 pcs Inquire
HB88508
211098-1X
Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge 100 pcs Inquire
HB88509A
Enquire for application list 100 pcs Inquire
HB88562
Ford 100 pcs Inquire
HB88570
Enquire for application list 100 pcs Inquire
HB1280-70
Enquire for application list 100 pcs Inquire
HB1400-10
Enquire for application list 100 pcs Inquire
HB4037-A
Enquire for application list 100 pcs Inquire
37230-35080
HB17, HB1380-20, RU-204, GOM-204
Toyota 100 pcs Inquire
37521-41L25
HB1280-30, 37521-41L25
Nissan 100 pcs Inquire
40021334
4002133400, 5093379AB, 5093379AD, 74081334
Chrysler, Dodge Ram 2500 / 3500 100 pcs Inquire
FOTZ4800A
Ford 100 pcs Inquire
A9064100281
A906 410 1881
Mercedes Sprinter 100 pcs Inquire
1000008900022
934-703
VW Touareg 100 pcs Inquire
99VB-4826-AB
Ford Transit 100 pcs Inquire
49575-3E300
AD08650500A, AD0895050 (repair kit)
Kia 100 pcs Inquire

Cross-reference numbers are listed for identification purposes only — TP is an independent manufacturer and is not affiliated with the brands referenced. Applications marked "enquire" are available on request.

One Part, Six Names

Depending on the region and OEM terminology, this component may be referred to as a driveshaft center support bearing, center bearing, carrier bearing, propshaft support bearing, or hanger bearing. Regardless of the name, it performs the same essential function: supporting the intermediate section of a two-piece driveshaft, reducing vibration and noise, and maintaining proper shaft alignment for reliable driveline performance.

Center Support Bearing The name used across most OE catalogues and in North America.
Center Bearing Same part, US spelling — what most aftermarket listings use.
Carrier Bearing Common in North American truck and 4x4 parts channels.
Propshaft / Prop Shaft Support Bearing UK and Commonwealth usage. Propeller shaft bearing means the same thing.
Driveshaft Hanger Bearing Used where the mount hangs the shaft from the chassis crossmember.
Driveline center Bearing Used in some heavy-truck and driveline-specialist catalogues.

What Is Inside — and What Actually Fails

A driveshaft center support bearing consists of a precision bearing integrated into a specially engineered rubber mount. While the bearing supports shaft rotation, the rubber mount plays a critical role in absorbing vibration, reducing noise, and maintaining proper driveshaft alignment. The quality of both components is essential to ensure reliable performance and long service life.

Six Components

Rubber mount / insulatorAbsorbs driveshaft vibration and torsional pulses. The compound decides service life — and this is the part that usually fails, not the bearing.
BracketBolts the assembly to the chassis crossmember. Stamped or cast depending on load class.
Sealed ball bearingSupports the shaft and allows rotation. Sealed for life, no re-greasing point.
Dust shieldsKeep road spray and grit off the bearing seals — critical on pickups and off-road duty.
Snap ring / retainerLocates the bearing in the rubber mount and stops axial walk-out.
Grease chargeSealed-in lubrication matched to the operating temperature under the vehicle floor.

Failure Modes & Symptoms

Rubber perishing / cracking Heat and ozone ageing. Symptom: vibration at a specific speed range that gets worse over months.
Mount separation Rubber debonds from the bracket or inner race under torsional load. Symptom: clunk on acceleration.
Bearing seizure Seal failure lets water in, grease washes out. Symptom: rumble or howl that changes with road speed.
Bracket fatigue Cracking at the bolt holes on heavy-duty or overloaded applications.

Tell us how the previous part failed when you enquire — it usually changes which compound we recommend. See also our technical note on center support bearings.

Vehicle Coverage

TP supplies center support bearings for the mainstream driveline platforms across Europe, North America, Asia and South America — more than 200 bearing types covering over 300 vehicle models, for OE programmes and the aftermarket.

Coverage spans passenger cars, pickups and buses through to medium and heavy trucks, including Mercedes-Benz and Steyr heavy truck applications. Two-piece driveshafts are most common on rear-wheel-drive pickups, vans and trucks, which is where the bulk of aftermarket demand sits.

Browse center bearings by vehicle brand:
Mercedes-Benz · BMW · VW · Ford · Iveco · Renault · Volvo · Scania · DAF · Toyota · Honda · Mitsubishi · Isuzu · Nissan · Chevrolet · Hyundai · All brands

Also fitted to Porsche and Steyr heavy trucks — enquire for the full model list.

Trusted by Global Aftermarket Customers

Türkiye — Customized developed

We developed center support solutions with one of Türkiye's leading automotive companies, working from their driveline requirement rather than adapting a catalogue part. Türkiye is a significant commercial-vehicle assembly base, and an OE-level approval there is a useful reference for buyers in the region.

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North America — Distributor Feedback

center supports for North American pickups and light trucks — Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Dodge Ram — are among our highest-volume references. Read what a US customer reported back on fitment and noise performance.

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Manufacturing & Quality

TP driveshaft center support bearing production line

One of TP's Core Product Lines

Driveshaft center support bearings have been one of TP's core product lines since the company was founded. Our product portfolio includes more than 200 references covering passenger cars, pickups, vans, buses, and commercial vehicles across European, North American, Asian, and South American applications.

Production is carried out at our manufacturing facilities in Zhejiang, China, and Thailand, supported by a 2,500 m² logistics centre in Shanghai that stocks fast-moving references for efficient order fulfillment and global distribution.

OE and aftermarket cross-reference numbers are provided where available to assist product identification and application matching. References may include major aftermarket brands such as SKF, NSK, FAG, and Timken for identification purposes only., helping customers quickly identify compatible TP products and simplify sourcing.

China & Thailand factories →  ·  About Trans Power →

1999
Founded, bearings only
200+
center bearing types
300+
Vehicle models covered
2
Plants — China & Thailand
50+
Countries served
100 pcs
MOQ per reference

Certifications

TP center support bearings are produced under ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality systems, with third-party verification by Intertek. Certificate copies for your market are available on request.

TP center support bearing ISO 9001 certificate
ISO 9001
TP center support bearing IATF 16949 certificate
IATF 16949
TP center support bearing INTERTEK certificate
INTERTEK

Applications

Driveshaft center support bearings are typically used in two-piece driveshaft systems, making them especially common in rear-wheel-drive pickups, vans, buses, and medium- and heavy-duty trucks. As a wear-related driveline component, the rubber mount naturally deteriorates over time due to heat, load, and operating conditions, creating consistent aftermarket replacement demand.

Related product ranges:
Truck Bearings & Hub Units · Wheel Bearings & Kits · Wheel Hub Assembly · Universal Joints · Spare Parts

TP center support bearing for pickup trucks
Pick up
TP center support bearing for trucks
Truck
TP center support bearing for commercial vehicles
Commercial Vehicle
TP center support bearing for buses
Bus
light truck
Light Truck
TP center support bearing for agricultural vehicles
Agricultural Vehicle

Center Support Bearing FAQ

What is a driveshaft center support bearing?
On vehicles with a two-piece driveshaft, it is the assembly that supports the shaft at its midpoint. A sealed ball bearing sits inside a rubber mount, and the mount bolts to a chassis crossmember. It keeps the shaft aligned, absorbs torsional vibration and stops the driveline from whipping at speed. It is also sold as a center bearing, carrier bearing, propshaft support bearing or hanger bearing — all the same part.
How do I know if the center support bearing has failed?
Three typical patterns. A vibration that appears in a specific speed band and worsens over months usually means the rubber has perished. A clunk on acceleration usually means the rubber has debonded from the bracket. A rumble or howl that rises and falls with road speed means the bearing itself has seized or lost its grease. The first two are far more common than the third.
Why does the rubber matter more than the bearing?
Because it fails first. The bearing is a sealed ball bearing running at driveshaft speed under modest load — it is not highly stressed. The rubber carries every torsional pulse from the driveline while sitting under a hot floorpan, and heat plus ozone ageing is what ends its life. When you compare two center bearing quotations that look the same, the difference is almost always the compound.
Can you match a part from an OE or aftermarket number?
Yes. Send the number and we will confirm the equivalent — our catalogue lists cross-references including HB series, Spicer-style numbers and OE part numbers. If you only have the vehicle, give us make, model, year and drive configuration.
What is your MOQ for center support bearings?
100 pcs per reference. center bearings are a coverage line rather than a volume line — most distributors need many part numbers in modest quantities, and we price accordingly.
Do you supply repair kits as well as complete assemblies?
Yes, for the references that support them. The Kia 49575-3E300 listed above is a repair kit rather than a complete assembly, for example. Tell us whether you want the full bracket assembly or just the serviceable parts.
Can you develop a center support for our own application?
Yes. We did exactly that for a leading Türkiye automotive manufacturer, working from their driveline requirement rather than adapting a catalogue part. Send a drawing or a sample and we will confirm feasibility, including compound selection for your climate.
Do you offer private-label packaging?
Yes. Logo-printed boxes and outer cartons, plus non-standard designs to your drawing. Drawing confirmation happens before production starts.

Send Us Your Center Bearing List

Looking for a specific driveshaft center support bearing? Provide your part number, OE reference, cross-reference number, or vehicle details. TP will identify the matching reference and provide MOQ, lead time, and quotation within one working day.
Our catalogue includes 200+ center support bearing references, with additional applications available through our engineering and sales team.

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