2880-56 – Center Support Bearing – Mercedes Application – 1.181″ ID – 2.375″ Center Bearing To Base
$213.09
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Mercedes-Benz application center support bearing with 1.181″ bore and 2.375″ center-to-base height; rubber-isolated assembly for Mercedes two-piece propshaft hanger positions.
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Q: My Mercedes E-Class has a 2.375" center bearing measurement. Is 2880-56 correct? A: The 2880-56 covers Mercedes-Benz applications with a 1.181" (30 mm) bore and 2.375" center-to-base height. Confirm via the Mercedes OEM part number from the removed bearing -- there are adjacent Mercedes units at 2.250" (2880-57) and 2.500" (2880-70) that are close in height; a 0.125" error selects the wrong unit.
Q: How long should a Mercedes center support bearing last? A: Mercedes propshaft center bearings typically last 100,000--150,000 miles under normal driving conditions. AMG and high-performance variants may show shorter service life at 80,000--100,000 miles due to higher torque loads and more frequent hard acceleration. The rubber isolator ages faster than the ball bearing itself in hot climates.
Q: Can I use a generic European aftermarket bearing instead of the Mercedes-specific 2880-56? A: The inner ball bearing (typically 30×62 mm metric) can be sourced from any major bearing manufacturer (SKF, FAG, NSK). However, the rubber isolator compound and bracket geometry are Mercedes-specific -- using a generic aftermarket assembly with incorrect isolator stiffness results in a vibration that persists after the repair.
Q: How long should a Mercedes center support bearing last? A: Mercedes propshaft center bearings typically last 100,000--150,000 miles under normal driving conditions. AMG and high-performance variants may show shorter service life at 80,000--100,000 miles due to higher torque loads and more frequent hard acceleration. The rubber isolator ages faster than the ball bearing itself in hot climates.
Q: Can I use a generic European aftermarket bearing instead of the Mercedes-specific 2880-56? A: The inner ball bearing (typically 30×62 mm metric) can be sourced from any major bearing manufacturer (SKF, FAG, NSK). However, the rubber isolator compound and bracket geometry are Mercedes-specific -- using a generic aftermarket assembly with incorrect isolator stiffness results in a vibration that persists after the repair.
Additional information
| Application | MERCEDES |
|---|---|
| Bearing id | 1.181 |
| Center bearing to base | 2.375 |
| Ctr to ctr of mount holes | 8.125 |
| Notes | #2 Spacer (2.55mm), needs 6006LLU bearing |
| Partn number | 2880-56 |
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| | Application Nissan Juke 11-17 Bearing id 1.181 Center bearing to base 570 Ctr to ctr of mount holes 7.125 Notes Bolt heads opposite side of spacers Partn number 1280-15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| | Application Nissan Bearing id 1.181 Center bearing to base 2.375 Ctr to ctr of mount holes 9.375 Notes Pickup 4X4 (79-88) Partn number 1280-20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| | Application Nissan, Infiniti Bearing id 1.181 Center bearing to base 2.170 Ctr to ctr of mount holes 6.000 Notes Double metal rings surrounding the rubber and bearing. Comes with nut and washer/spacer Partn number 1280-30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| | Application Nissan Bearing id 1.378 Center bearing to base 2.180 Ctr to ctr of mount holes 0 Notes Infiniti/ Nissan. Like 1280-30 but with larger bearing ID / Bracket not included. comes with new nut washer/spacer Partn number 1280-35 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| | Application Nissan Bearing id 1.181 Center bearing to base 2.500 Ctr to ctr of mount holes 6.000 Notes Nissan / Infiniti / Frontier 4X4 (98-03) Hardbody 4X4 (86-97) Pathfinder 4X4 (87-03) Xterra 4X4 (00-03) QX4 4X4 (00-03) Partn number 1280-40 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| | Application Nissan Bearing id 1.181 Center bearing to base 2.125 Ctr to ctr of mount holes 5.875 Notes 300ZX (90-96) Partn number 1280-50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| | Application Infiniti Bearing id 1.181 Center bearing to base 1.125 Ctr to ctr of mount holes 6.000 Notes Q45 (90-96) Partn number 1280-70 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| | Application INFINITI Q50, Q60 Bearing id 1.181 Ctr to ctr of mount holes 6.000 Notes 3 mm spacer Partn number 1280-74 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| | Application INFINITI Q50, Q60, Q70, M37, M56 Bearing id 1.181 Center bearing to base 197 Ctr to ctr of mount holes 6.000 Notes 11 mm spacer Partn number 1280-75 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
