A centrifugal pendulum absorber is provided. The centrifugal pendulum absorber includes a flange; a first mass slidably attached on a first axial side of the flange; a second mass slidably attached on a second axial side of the flange; and a roller received in slots formed in the flange, the first mass and the second mass. The roller is geared to the flange and at least one of the first and second masses. A method of forming a centrifugal pendulum absorber is also provided. The method includes gearing a roller to a flange of the centrifugal pendulum and to a mass slidably attached to an axial side of the flange. The roller is received in slots formed in the flange and the mass.