@ mike my carrier bearing is shot the shaft is good tho..@dawa not sure i just got the truck and its got the l20 with the 4speed..does any body know if my 72 wagon shaft will work on my truck and if not how do i go about fixing the one i have? can i go to a shop and have them make me one w/o the carrier bearing?or is there a car or truck that has a compatable one i can grab from the junkyard? thx guys