Coachbuilder Carrier Bearing Drop Kit | 0"–2" Rear Lift | Fits Toyota Tundra 1999–2006 & Tacoma 2005–2023 | Ekstrom Design
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Coachbuilder by Ekstrom Design Warranty
At a glance: No-hassle limited lifetime warranty on Ekstrom-made parts; wear items excluded
This is Coachbuilder by Ekstrom Design's warranty, not an NVMOS policy. We've summarized it in plain English to save you a search. The manufacturer's official terms always govern and can change without notice. Last reviewed on nvmos.com: October 4, 2026.
Coverage by product
| Product or component | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Products made by Ekstrom Design (e.g., Coachbuilder shackle kits) | Limited lifetime |
| Wear items (leaf spring bushings, heim joints and boots, moving/pivoting parts) | Not covered |
| Third-party brands sold by Ekstrom (e.g., BORA wheel spacers) | Not covered by Ekstrom's warranty |
- Original purchaser only — coverage does not transfer if you sell it.
What's covered
- Defects in materials and workmanship on parts manufactured by Ekstrom Design and Fabrication Corporation
- Coverage lasts for the life of the product for the original buyer
What's not covered
- Leaf spring bushings
- Heim joints and heim joint boots
- Any moving or pivoting parts
- Products Ekstrom resells but does not make, such as BORA wheel spacers
How to make a Coachbuilder by Ekstrom Design warranty claim
- Contact Ekstrom Design by phone or email to describe the issue
- Follow their instructions for returning the part
Coachbuilder by Ekstrom Design contact: Phone: (801) 635-4872 · Email: ekstrom_design@yahoo.com · Claim page / support
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Disclaimer: The information on this page describes Coachbuilder by Ekstrom Design's own warranty policy. It is not a warranty offered by NVMOS (No Visible Means of Support LLC). Manufacturers update their terms at any time; we review these pages periodically, but the manufacturer's current official policy is the one that applies to your claim. Source: Coachbuilder by Ekstrom Design official warranty information. Last updated on nvmos.com: October 4, 2026. See our return policy for NVMOS's own terms.
About the brand
Coachbuilder by Ekstrom Design
Coachbuilder is Ekstrom Design's Toyota-only line of billet aluminum suspension and driveline parts, built out of Salt Lake City, Utah. NVMOS carries Coachbuilder lift shackles, strut shims, steering kits, carrier bearing and diff drops, and bump stops for Tundra, Tacoma, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser and more. It's for Toyota owners fine-tuning a lift.
Based in: Salt Lake City, Utah · Founded: 1998 (Coachbuilder line since 2009) · Lead time: Brand ships in 1–2 business days
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First-generation Tundras and 2005–2023 Tacomas with a two-piece rear driveshaft get the same driveline complaint the newer trucks do: lift the rear even an inch or two and a shudder shows up on takeoff. The shaft's operating angles change at the center carrier bearing, and this Coachbuilder Carrier Bearing Drop Kit — built for 1999–2006 Tundras and 2005–2023 Tacomas running 0”–2” of rear lift — lowers the bearing to put those angles back where they belong. The pair of spacers is CNC machined from T6 6061 billet aluminum, mounting hardware comes in the box, and the whole install is a 10–15 minute job with a single 25 ft-lb torque spec.
Features
- Fits Toyota Tundra 1999–2006 and Tacoma 2005–2023
- Sized for trucks running 0”–2” of rear lift
- Engineered to eliminate driveline vibration after lifting the rear suspension
- Pair of spacers CNC machined from T6 6061 billet aluminum
- Mounting hardware included
- Installs between the frame support and the top of the carrier bearing in 10–15 minutes
- Torque to 25 ft-lbs with the truck on the ground; made in the USA by Ekstrom Design & Fabrication
It only applies to trucks with a two-piece rear driveshaft — if there's no carrier bearing at the middle of your driveline, there's nothing to drop. Building out the rest of a lifted Tacoma? Four-wheel-drive trucks with front lift should look at the 1.00” Front Differential Drop Kit, and you can browse everything else in our Tacoma collection, driveline components, and the full Coachbuilder lineup.
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Specifications
Coachbuilder Carrier Bearing Drop Kit | 0"–2" Rear Lift | Fits Toyota Tundra 1999–2006 & Tacoma 2005–2023 | Ekstrom Design FAQs
Will this fit my 2018 Tacoma?
Yes — this kit covers Tacoma 2005-2023 as well as Tundra 1999-2006, sized for trucks running 0"-2" of rear lift. One thing to confirm first: it installs at the center carrier bearing of a two-piece rear driveshaft, so if your truck has a one-piece driveshaft with no carrier bearing, the kit does not apply.
What symptoms tell me I need this kit?
A vibration or shudder when pulling away from a stop that started after you lifted or leveled the rear is the giveaway. Raising the rear changes the driveshaft's operating angles at the carrier bearing, and this kit drops the bearing to correct them. It's engineered for 0"-2" of rear lift — the range most add-a-leafs, blocks, and leveling setups produce on these trucks.
Is the hardware included, and what's the install like?
Hardware is included with this kit, along with the pair of CNC-machined billet aluminum spacers. They bolt between the frame support and the top of the carrier bearing, and the job runs about 10-15 minutes with basic tools. Torque the bolts to 25 ft-lbs with the truck sitting on the ground.
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