{"product_id":"jxb-performance-driveshaft-center-support-bearing-carrier-upgrade-bmw-f01-f02-f03-f04-7-series","title":"JXB Performance Driveshaft Center Support Bearing Carrier Upgrade - BMW F01\/F02\/F03\/F04 7 Series","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOver 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBenefits as described by our customers include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMore direct throttle response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFirmer, more direct shifts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMore instantaneous launches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eReduction in vibration due to driveshaft misalignment and\/or rubber deterioration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSmoother low-speed on\/off throttle behavior (1st gear in parking lots)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits as described by our customers include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMore direct throttle response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFirmer, more direct shifts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMore instantaneous launches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eReduction in vibration due to driveshaft misalignment and\/or rubber deterioration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eSmoother low-speed on\/off throttle behavior (1st gear in parking lots)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eReduces drivetrain slop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eRestores and maintains driveshaft alignment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eInstalls without having to remove or disassemble the driveshaft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStreet vs. Track\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eStreet and Track refer to the durometer (stiffness) of the bushings. Track are roughly twice the durometer of the street bushings. Both track and street are many times stiffer than stock and will hold up to whatever abuse are thrown at them, but the street bushings are better at soaking up drivetrain noise and vibration. Usually both street and track are completely silent and vibration-free, but in cases where there is an underlying drivetrain issue causing the driveshaft to vibrate badly, the track bushings may not be able to soak it all up, where the street bushings can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWe generally recommend street bushings for any car that's not purpose-built for track or overland use, since the street bushings have a much lower chance of transmitting drivetrain NVH to the cabin at high speeds or under heavy throttle loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIf you’re not sure which to go with, the “Give me Both!” option will give you a full set of each of the street and track bushings. You can use all street, all track, or even mix and match them to find the perfect balance of performance and NVH-absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/7r9-PzKJmEs\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill have doubts about the performance gains of JXB's driveshaft carriers? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/yczp3NW3RLI\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck out this comparison video!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment: (does not fit FWD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eF01 5th gen 7 Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eF02 5th gen 7 Series (LWB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JXB Performance","offers":[{"title":"Street (Soft\/Quieter)","offer_id":50476383305975,"sku":"BMW14A0-S","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Track (Hard\/Louder)","offer_id":50476383338743,"sku":"BMW14A0-T","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Give me both!","offer_id":50476383371511,"sku":"BMW14A0-B","price":329.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/4898\/2060\/files\/Screenshot_2026-02-05_170320.jpg?v=1770329074","url":"https:\/\/blackforestindustries.com\/products\/jxb-performance-driveshaft-center-support-bearing-carrier-upgrade-bmw-f01-f02-f03-f04-7-series","provider":"Black Forest Industries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}