Lexus GS 3rd/4th gen (S190/L10) Driveshaft Center Support Bearing Carrier Upgrade
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Description
Lexus GS 3rd/4th gen (S190/L10) / LC 1st gen (Z100) Driveshaft Center Support Bearing Carrier Upgrade | JXB Performance
- Reduces drivetrain slop
- Restores and maintains driveshaft alignment
- Installs without having to remove or disassemble the driveshaft
The stock center support bearing carrier holds the driveshaft in place with a layer of thin rubber. While that’s great for making sure no NVH makes it to the cabin, it doesn’t keep the bearing centered well under load, allows the bearing to sag and ruin driveshaft alignment over time, and creates slop in the driveline during shifts and throttle application.
Over time the OEM bushing becomes brittle, eventually dry rotting and cracking. Even on the best-kept cars, the stock bushing can start to form cracks in as little as 5-10 years.
When the bushing wears and sags, it changes the alignment of the driveshaft, putting more stress on the joints. During rapid loading of the driveshaft (launches, shifts, and quick application of the throttle), the bearing is allowed to travel off-center, introducing slack in the driveline, which results in laggy and unpredictable driveline response.
Our upgraded driveshaft carriers keep the driveshaft firmly in place at all times. The more solid bushings ensure the bearing cannot move from center, maintaining torque delivery and driveshaft alignment at all times, resulting in more direct driveline response under all conditions.
Benefits as described by our customers include:
- More direct throttle response
- Firmer, more direct shifts
- More instantaneous launches
- Reduction in vibration due to driveshaft misalignment and/or rubber deterioration
- Smoother low-speed on/off throttle behavior (1st gear in parking lots)
Fitment Data
3rd/4th gen Lexus GS (S190/L10) (all models)
2nd/3rd gen Lexus IS (XE20/XE30)
4th/5th gen Lexus LS (XF40/XF50)
1st gen Lexus RC (XC10)
1st gen Lexus LC (Z100)
Street vs Track
Two options are available for the carrier bushings, both of which are much higher quality over the stock bushings. Close attention has been paid to the NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) levels associated with this upgrade. After extensive design iterations, custom isolator bushings have been developed that separate the carrier from the body of the vehicle and mounting hardware. These carriers substantially reduce NVH levels.
Street Bushes: These absorb most of the NVH from the drivetrain. Some light NVH is possible at some speeds in the form of a soft hum. With a modified exhaust or the windows down you're more than likely to never hear it.
Track Bushes: Delivers no compromise drivetrain performance. These may create a substantial amount of cabin noise.
Both Bushes: Not sure which is for you? Try them both, they’re interchangeable
Estimated Fitting Costs
Darkside Developments offers professional in-house fitting at our workshop for all products
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