CKD0203 – CEN KAOS CNC ALUMINUM STEADY BEARING HOLDER – SILVER ANODIZED – DL-SERIES

CKD0203 – KAOS CNC ALUMINUM STEADY BEARING HOLDER (SILVER ANODIZED) – DL-SERIES

The CEN Racing CKD0203 KAOS CNC Aluminum Steady Bearing Holder is a silver-anodized drivetrain support component for CEN DL-Series trucks. CEN lists CKD0203 in its DL-Series F-450 parts catalog and KAOS upgrade range as the dedicated steady-bearing holder for the center driveline.

CONFIRMED PRODUCT DETAILS

• Manufacturer: CEN Racing
• Product line: KAOS
• Part number / SKU: CKD0203
• Product type: Steady bearing holder
• Construction: CNC aluminum, as stated by CEN
• Finish: Silver anodized
• Platform: CEN DL-Series

FUNCTION

A steady-bearing holder supports the intermediate bearing used along the center driveline. Its job is to keep that bearing securely located so the rotating center shaft remains properly supported between drivetrain sections. Correct bearing seating and mount alignment are important because excessive misalignment can introduce drag, vibration or abnormal wear in the shaft and bearing interfaces.

CNC ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION

CEN identifies CKD0203 specifically as a CNC aluminum holder with a silver-anodized finish. GASHEAD RC does not claim a quantified increase in rigidity, alignment precision, bearing life or durability because CEN does not publish measured comparison data for this component.

COMPATIBILITY

CEN lists CKD0203 for the DL-Series and includes it in the F-450 SD / KAOS DL-Series upgrade catalog. Verify the part number against the vehicle's current center-driveline configuration before installation, particularly if the chassis, wheelbase, center shafts, bearing arrangement or drivetrain supports have been modified.

CUSTOMER-REPORTED EXPERIENCE

CEN's official CKD0203 page currently shows four positive customer reviews. Reviewers comment favorably on the appearance, craftsmanship and perceived quality of the aluminum part, and one customer states that CEN's aluminum components feel precise and strengthen the truck. These are customer-reported impressions, not quantified manufacturer engineering claims, so GASHEAD RC does not present them as measured performance data.

INSTALLATION NOTES

• Seat the steady bearing squarely in the holder and confirm it is fully supported without distortion.
• Align the holder so the center shaft rotates freely without side-loading the bearing.
• Inspect the center shaft, bearing and neighboring drive components for wear before final assembly.
• Tighten mounting hardware evenly and verify the assembly remains square after installation.
• Rotate the center driveline by hand after assembly and check for binding, drag or unusual resistance before applying power.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

CEN identifies CKD0203 as a Steady Bearing Holder. The public product text does not provide a complete itemized hardware list or explicitly confirm whether the bearing itself is included, so GASHEAD RC does not assume additional bearing, fasteners, spacers or drivetrain hardware beyond what is supplied in the manufacturer's package.

MANUFACTURER DATA NOT PUBLISHED

CEN's current CKD0203 listing does not publish the aluminum alloy grade, holder dimensions, bearing bore size, supported bearing specification, total weight, machining tolerances, anodizing specification, mounting torque or quantified rigidity/performance comparison with the standard component. Those values are intentionally not estimated or invented.

Manufacturer designation, DL-Series application, finish and customer-review context reviewed against CEN Racing's official CKD0203 product page and KAOS DL-Series catalog. Product specifications and packaging may be revised by the manufacturer without notice.