{"product_id":"jxb-performance-driveshaft-centre-support-bearing-mercedes-benz-w177-a-class-c118-cla-class-h247-gla-class-x247-glb-class","title":"JXB Performance - Driveshaft Centre Support Bearing - Mercedes-Benz W177 A-Class \/ C118 CLA-Class \/ H247 GLA-Class \/ X247 GLB-Class","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe stock centre 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 centred 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\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\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-centre, introducing slack in the driveline, which results in laggy and unpredictable driveline response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur upgraded driveshaft carriers keep the driveshaft firmly in place at all times. The more solid bushings ensure the bearing cannot move from centre, maintaining torque delivery and driveshaft alignment at all times, resulting in more direct driveline response under all conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits as described by our customers include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore direct throttle response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirmer, more direct shifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore instantaneous launches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduction in vibration due to driveshaft misalignment and\/or rubber deterioration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoother low-speed on\/off throttle behaviour (1st gear in parking lots)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSTREET vs TRACK\u003c\/h4\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\u003ch4\u003eINSTALLATION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" data-border-radii='{\"topLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"topRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0}}' id=\"block-43f4abc597847e9ed930\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" data-border-radii='{\"topLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"topRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0}}' id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1705522209741_233367\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003eThe exact steps to access the carrier will vary slightly by model, but the removal and installation of the new carrier are the same. The basic steps are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove any braces or splash shields preventing exhaust and heat shield removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove or lower exhaust in area of centre support bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove heat shielding covering centre support bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut off OEM carrier and remove rubber support material with razorblade, leaving base layer of rubber intact on the bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClamp new carrier around OEM bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall video in the pictures section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFITMENT\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMercedes-Benz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW177 A-Class (2019+) 4MATIC models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC118\/X118 CLA-Class (2020+) 4MATIC models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eH247 GLA-Class (2020+) 4MATIC models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eX247 GLB-Class (2020+) 4MATIC models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSPARE PARTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\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\" data-border-radii='{\"topLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"topRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0}}' id=\"block-d9d94b23e7c2f0d1534d\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Assemblies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStreet - MB008A0-S\u003cbr\u003eTrack - MB008A0-T\u003cbr\u003eBoth - MB008A0-B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpare Bushing Sets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStreet - BSH24A0\u003cbr\u003eTrack - BSH24A1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpare Hardware Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHS14A2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSTOCK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\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-3 span-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" data-border-radii='{\"topLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"topRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0}}' id=\"block-yui_3_17_2_1_1694784979605_2288416\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll items are usually dispatched direct from JXB Performance headquarters. Normally there are no delays to delivery due to stock issues but as we do not hold physical stock of this item we suggest contacting us via email or our website contact form prior to ordering so that we can check stock at the JXB Performance warehouse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JXB Performance","offers":[{"title":"Street","offer_id":45248719618118,"sku":"MB008A0-S","price":476.96,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Track","offer_id":45248719650886,"sku":"MB008A0-T","price":476.96,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Both","offer_id":45248719683654,"sku":"MB008A0-B","price":517.46,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/7166\/3942\/files\/MB008A0_-_Before.webp?v=1782722669","url":"https:\/\/shiftymods.com.au\/products\/jxb-performance-driveshaft-centre-support-bearing-mercedes-benz-w177-a-class-c118-cla-class-h247-gla-class-x247-glb-class","provider":"Shifty Mods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}