{"product_id":"audi-c4-driveshaft-center-support-bearing-carrier-upgrade","title":"Audi C4 Driveshaft Center Support Bearing Carrier Upgrade","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAudi C4 Driveshaft Center Support Bearing Carrier Upgrade\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eHolds the driveshaft where it should be. Isolation dampers minimize vibrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBushing Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Street (Soft\/Quieter)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Track (Hard\/Louder)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Both Street (Soft\/Quieter) \u0026amp; Track (Hard\/Louder)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Problem:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe stock center support bearing carrier holds the driveshaft in place with rubber so thin about 20 lbs of force moves it from center to the end of its travel. While that’s great for making sure no NVH makes it to the cabin, the stock bushing is extremely prone to failure, especially in harsher climates and on higher-powered cars. Even on the best-kept cars, the stock rubber bushing sags, dry rots, and cracks by the time it’s 10-15 years old. When the bushing lets go, it leads to excessive vibrations and clunking which can damage the transmission and rear diff. To make matters worse, the stock carrier is molded onto the center support bearing, leading to costly driveshaft replacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" title=\"The Truth about 2-Piece Driveshafts - JXB Performance\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yczp3NW3RLI\" height=\"208\" width=\"369\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"369\" height=\"208\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lCMWq2sajXo\" title=\"Audi OEM Driveshaft Carrier Flex\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Solution:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" id=\"block-d47f4c3d418b1244a1e8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-bbbab4cc9f5fca862b96\" data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis upgraded unit keeps the driveshaft firmly in place at all times, and its polyurethane construction ensures it will never wear out. The thick bushings ensure the driveshaft cannot move from center, maintaining driveshaft alignment at all times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Bushings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\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\" id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1604436588815_731404\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eTwo options are available for the bushings, both of which are many times stiffer than the stock bushings. We’ve paid close attention to the NVH levels associated with this upgrade. We’ve engineered custom isolator bushings that separate the carrier from the body of the vehicle and mounting bolts to substantially reduce NVH levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe street bushings absorb most of the NVH from the drivetrain. Expect some light NVH at some speeds in the form of a soft hum. With a modified exhaust or windows down you’ll probably never hear it. Most NVH is heard between 20-40 mph. At highway speeds it fades away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe track bushings are for those who want no-compromise drivetrain performance. These may create a substantial amount of cabin noise throughout the low range, again fading at higher speeds, but not entirely. Not sure which is for you? Try them both, they’re interchangeable!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe video below is from the B5, but the C4 follows the same order of operations. Remove forward tunnel brace, lower exhaust, remove heat shield, remove rear tunnel brace, cut away OEM carrier, trim rubber around bearing, install new carrier (do not reuse the spacers between OEM carrier and body), put it all back together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"386\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sGGWIAaEBZI\" title=\"JXB Performance B5 A4\/S4\/RS4 Driveshaft Carrier Install Guide\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eC4 A6 \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUr S4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUr S6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFull Assemblies:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-3 span-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1636160974845_213442\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStreet - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eC4001A0-S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTrack - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eC4001A0-T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoth - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eC4001A0-B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBushing Packs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-8 span-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row sqs-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-6 span-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1636160974845_220577\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStreet - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBSH04A0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTrack - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBSH04A1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\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","brand":"JXB Performance","offers":[{"title":"Street","offer_id":40783597174863,"sku":"C4001A0-S","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Track","offer_id":40783597207631,"sku":"C4001A0-T","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Both Street and Track","offer_id":40783597240399,"sku":"C4001A0-B","price":329.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1062\/7920\/files\/audi-c4-driveshaft-center-support-bearing-carrier-upgrade-driveshaft-loops-jxb-performance.jpg?v=1726694814","url":"https:\/\/www.blackopsautoworks.com\/products\/audi-c4-driveshaft-center-support-bearing-carrier-upgrade","provider":"Black Ops Auto Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}