You can make the carrier bearing spacer out of 2x2 1/4 wall tubing, I just did and it work's great, also yes if you are 4-6 dropped with an ext. cab then yes you need a carrier bearing spacer.
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I have a trans and carrier bearing spacer that came with my hotchkis rear springs I can donate to someone if anyone wants to pay the shipping.