well on closer inspection the bearing is in great shape, it's the rubber that goes between the bearing and the bracket thats missing that I need to find. What do you think he put the angled brackets on the bellhousing for? Would the extra crossmember really hurt more than help? Last q for today is where is the slip yoke (I think that's what you call it) to where the axle will extend and retract over terrain, heavy loads, etc.