For under $200 in parts and whatever labor (4 hours?) to rebuild. Another 8 hrs to get it out and back in?
Torque Tube
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Heel & Toe
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Torque Tube
2003 C5 - Lingenfelter build - not crazy - 550 HP / 443 on the rears. Stock torque tube went out 2 weeks ago. I dont have a lift and I drink way to much beer to fit under it so I towed it to the dealer. Get this - the Same mechanic has been working on this Vert since it came from Lingenfelter in 2003. I trust him. He Told me the torque tube needs to be rebuilt or replaced. I can get a rebuilt one from RPM for $1200 with $200 for shipping. Install is another $2600.00 I can't seem to find any other shops that offer these other than RPM. Does anyone have any options? I don't have a press or tools to rebuild it myself. Nor do I have a lift. In St. Louis area. Does anyone have any other options other than RPM? What else should I replace while he has it apart? Thanks for the advice.
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I'm in the St Louis area and just had mine rebuilt about 4 years ago. I had Chad at CBI Street Cars in De Soto Mo rebuild mine. I don't remember the price or their phone number. I don't see any reason to replace the actual drive shaft. The bearings and couplers weren't too expensive. I was replacing the clutch and figured while it was out, may as well rebuild it. If your mechanic can rebuild it, I would have them rebuild it. Once the torque tube is out of the car, it should only take a short period of time to rebuild it, if they have access to the presses to remove and install bearings.
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I'm in the St Louis area and just had mine rebuilt about 4 years ago. I had Chad at CBI Street Cars in De Soto Mo rebuild mine. I don't remember the price or their phone number. I don't see any reason to replace the actual drive shaft. The bearings and couplers weren't too expensive. I was replacing the clutch and figured while it was out, may as well rebuild it. If your mechanic can rebuild it, I would have them rebuild it. Once the torque tube is out of the car, it should only take a short period of time to rebuild it, if they have access to the presses to remove and install bearings.
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Ended up going to Chad at CBI Street Cars in De Soto Mo - total cost to remove, rebuild with solid bushings and reinstall $2364.00 with oil change. I wanted to take it to the Elco but, they have to put themselves in my position - Its a $2200 difference. Runs just as well as before. Being a torque tube re-build, I would not expect any increased performance. Chad was good to work with. Got me in and out quickly. Good details on the job including pics. Thanks for all the advice ! next up? Winter crap - tires, new clear bra on the lower front bumper and possible window tint. See you at the track next spring!
What did I learn - well, there is a thing called a torque tube. It's labor intensive but someone with basic know how and a good set of tools (My dad is a tv repairman) could handle it as long as you have a good press. Rebuild kits from RPM ae $200.00. Solid bushings are more. https://rpmtransmissions.com/product...rebuild-kit-3/
You can get a carbon fiber drive shaft. Not needed on mine as it wont ever push over 600 HP at the rears.
Glad to have it back!!
What did I learn - well, there is a thing called a torque tube. It's labor intensive but someone with basic know how and a good set of tools (My dad is a tv repairman) could handle it as long as you have a good press. Rebuild kits from RPM ae $200.00. Solid bushings are more. https://rpmtransmissions.com/product...rebuild-kit-3/
You can get a carbon fiber drive shaft. Not needed on mine as it wont ever push over 600 HP at the rears.
Glad to have it back!!
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Great that you got it repaired. Sounds like the shop you used did a great job.
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I'll be throwing a new clutch in the car if/when the torque tube needs to be rebuilt.
That should set me up for an easy 100k more miles.
That should set me up for an easy 100k more miles.
