Help keep a multi-piece driveshaft supported and turning smoothly with the Pioneer Drive Shaft Center Support, part number 646048. It is a direct-fit replacement for a long list of Ford and Dodge trucks and vans, including the 1960-1962 Dodge WM300 Power Wagon, 1960-1999 Ford F-250, 1975-1979 Dodge D200, 1975-1998 Ford F-150 and 1975-2002 Ford E-250 Econoline. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full vehicle list and engine details.
The support mounts at the center position. It holds the midpoint of the driveshaft to the vehicle and helps absorb driveline vibration.
- Sure-Fit System: Pioneer tests its mounts on vehicle-specific fixtures, a process intended to make installation hassle-free.
- Durable housing: each housing is bonded with a blended rubber compound specific to its application.
- Vibration absorption: the application-specific rubber compound is designed to properly absorb vibration.
- Premium replacement: part of Pioneer's mount line, offered as a premium replacement solution.
Signs the center support may need replacing: vibration through the floor that changes with road speed, a clunk when pulling away or shifting between drive and reverse, rumbling or squeaking from under the middle of the vehicle, or rubber that is cracked, torn or separated from the housing. Other driveline parts can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause before replacing.
Interchange: 6048
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a drive shaft center support do?
It mounts at the center position and holds the middle of a multi-piece driveshaft to the vehicle. Its rubber compound helps absorb driveline vibration.
Which vehicles does Pioneer 646048 fit?
It fits Ford and Dodge trucks and vans, including the 1975-1998 Ford F-150 and the 1975-2002 Ford E-250 Econoline. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.
What are signs of a worn center support?
Common signs are speed-related vibration, a clunk when pulling away or shifting, noise from under the middle of the vehicle, and cracked or separated rubber. Diagnose the cause before replacing.
What is Pioneer's Sure-Fit System?
Sure-Fit is Pioneer's process of testing its mounts on vehicle-specific fixtures. It is intended to make installation hassle-free.
What number does this part interchange with?
Pioneer 646048 is cross-referenced to part number 6048.
