{"title":"E53 4.8L Parts","description":"\u003cp\u003eParts that fit the E53 4.8L - every one checked against our fitment data.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jxb-performance-bmw-e21-e23-e24-e28-driveshaft-center-support-bearing-carrier-upgrade-copy","title":"JXB Performance BMW E53 X5 Driveshaft Center Support Bearing Carrier Upgrade","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tgk\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tgk-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tgk-sh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tgk-ic\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M7 2h2v2h6V2h2v2h1a2 2 0 012 2v1h-2v1h2v4h-2v1h2v1a2 2 0 01-2 2h-1v2h-6v2H9v-2H7v2H5v-2H4a2 2 0 01-2-2v-1h2v-1H2V9h2V8H2V7a2 2 0 012-2h1V3h2V2zm1 4a1 1 0 00-1 1v8a1 1 0 001 1h8a1 1 0 001-1V7a1 1 0 00-1-1H8zm2 2h4v6h-4V8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tgk-sh-title\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tgk-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Problem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tgk-p\"\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. 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 non-serviceable center support bearing, leading to costly driveshaft replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tgk-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Solution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tgk-p\"\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=\"tgk-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bushings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tgk-p\"\u003eTwo options are available for the bushings, both of which are many times over better than the stock bushings. We’ve paid close attention to the NVH levels associated with this upgrade. After extensive design iterations, we’ve come up with custom isolator bushings that separate the carrier from the body of the vehicle and mounting hardware. These carriers substantially reduce NVH levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tgk-p\"\u003eThe street bushings 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 windows down you’ll probably never hear it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tgk-p\"\u003eThe track bushings are for those who want no-compromise drivetrain performance. These may create a substantial amount of cabin noise. Not sure which is for you? Try them both, they’re interchangeable!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JXB Performance","offers":[{"title":"Street (Soft \/ Quieter)","offer_id":46402313781397,"sku":"JXB-BMW11A0-S","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Track (Hard \/ Louder)","offer_id":46402313814165,"sku":"JXB-BMW11A0-T","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Give me both!","offer_id":46402313846933,"sku":"JXB-BMW11A0-B","price":329.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/6259\/4453\/files\/BMW11A0-Assembled.jpg?v=1757692727"}],"url":"https:\/\/tgkmotorsport.com\/collections\/e53-4-8l-parts.oembed","provider":"TGK Motorsport","version":"1.0","type":"link"}