So my carrier bearing is pretty much gone in my 05 impreza rs. I was wondering if one out of a 96 out back might work to replace it.

I don't think they're very expensive from subaru. But the driveshafts are all the same (construction wise, not length). It should work.

Sweet Going to go pick it up from bill tomorrow We shall find out:grin:

I don't think the carrier bearing is replaceable on these.

It may just be the rubber bushing. There are some write ups out there for filling worn bushings with various types of goo to renew them.

Otherwise, a replacement driveshaft is needed.

Just in case:

 

http://www.driveshaftspecialist.com/

So did not work driveshaft was from an auto. Going to look for a spare in the junkyards.