Rear Axle Shaft upgrades? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dale99 · 04-29-2013, 01:48 PM

The lug nut studs in my axles are either stripped out bad, or have been drilled out. I tried welding new studs in, but even they are cracking loose, as well cause out of balance issues. So I am looking at replacing my axle shafts. I was wondering with keeping my same axle housing, as well staying with 6 lug.... Are there any axle upgrades?

b454rat · 04-29-2013, 06:26 PM

http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/rearaxleshafts.htm

This is one place, Summit should have them too. Evilbay probly has some as well...

Dale99 · 04-29-2013, 09:05 PM

I noticed some on summit. Wasnt sure if they were really any better since the price wasnt much more then the dormans.

**D.PASSMORE** · 04-30-2013, 02:37 PM

Toms differentials - Made is USA.

Dale99 · 04-30-2013, 07:51 PM

Thanks Passmore!

andrewmp6 · 05-01-2013, 02:48 AM

Dorman is kinda oem if you want to keep the truck a long time i would buy better made ones.

04-29-2013, 01:48 PM	#1
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Rear Axle Shaft upgrades? The lug nut studs in my axles are either stripped out bad, or have been drilled out. I tried welding new studs in, but even they are cracking loose, as well cause out of balance issues. So I am looking at replacing my axle shafts. I was wondering with keeping my same axle housing, as well staying with 6 lug.... Are there any axle upgrades? __________________ 2008 Sierra k3500 LMM 1994 s10 blazer 4x4 1991 Camaro Vert Rusted in Half RIP 1972 Jimmy 4x4 L05,4L60E,np205http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=546364 1967 C10 L6/3tree(dads truck)

04-29-2013, 06:26 PM	#2
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: Rear Axle Shaft upgrades? http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/rearaxleshafts.htm This is one place, Summit should have them too. Evilbay probly has some as well... __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

04-29-2013, 09:05 PM	#3
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: Rear Axle Shaft upgrades? I noticed some on summit. Wasnt sure if they were really any better since the price wasnt much more then the dormans.

04-30-2013, 02:37 PM	#4
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,060	Re: Rear Axle Shaft upgrades? Toms differentials - Made is USA.

04-30-2013, 07:51 PM	#5
Dale99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NLR, AR Posts: 1,387	Re: Rear Axle Shaft upgrades? Thanks Passmore!

05-01-2013, 02:48 AM	#6
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Rear Axle Shaft upgrades? Dorman is kinda oem if you want to keep the truck a long time i would buy better made ones.



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