It may very well do it in 3rd, but revs are around 3100 rpm at the same mph, so it is very tough to notice if so due to the added engine noise. Would need to get it up at least to that point in revs to duplicate the same driveshaft speed that is seen at 55-60 mph in 4th. I will experiment on the way home with that.
Pilot bearing on crank is pretty new, only about a year old and less than 5000 miles.