Torque tube
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Torque tube
I have heard of people breaking the Torque tube in the C5. I am going to run a DTE brace on the diff and tranny. Is there something to strengthen the Torque tube? or is it necessary?
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The rubber bushings on the shaft crack/fail and cause bad vibration.
RPM Transmissions sells a torgue tube rebuild kit.
ECS sells a alum. shaft with U-joints that fits inside of the torque tube.
LG sells solid alum. couplers to replace the rubber couplers.
RPM Transmissions sells a torgue tube rebuild kit.
ECS sells a alum. shaft with U-joints that fits inside of the torque tube.
LG sells solid alum. couplers to replace the rubber couplers.
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Looks like the parts would be $375 from RPM but would I be better with the newer style tube since it's suppose to be stronger. I only have 40K on my C5 and have exploded 1 flex plate, went through 3 transmissions and am only going to break more since I mostly Race it. Sad thing is I'm no where as fast as some othese other guys running stock tubes but plan on working it into the 10's in the next few years.
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Looks like the parts would be $375 from RPM but would I be better with the newer style tube since it's suppose to be stronger. I only have 40K on my C5 and have exploded 1 flex plate, went through 3 transmissions and am only going to break more since I mostly Race it. Sad thing is I'm no where as fast as some othese other guys running stock tubes but plan on working it into the 10's in the next few years.
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You can replace the couplings and/or the bearings but why do it until it breaks. It shouldn't damage anything else if it did break but may mess up the clutch.
The couplers are about $40 and the bearings about $25 each if you spend time to find them yourself. But then, it's not likely your bearings need replacing unless it's a fairly high milage car. I'm at about 110k miles and the front one needs it but the back pair still seem to be good.
Peter
The couplers are about $40 and the bearings about $25 each if you spend time to find them yourself. But then, it's not likely your bearings need replacing unless it's a fairly high milage car. I'm at about 110k miles and the front one needs it but the back pair still seem to be good.
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Early driveshaft diameter= 55mm. Later (mid '01 change) driveshaft= 63mm.If you can get a good torque tube assembly for $500, snap it up. Well worth it.
Just check the bearings and couplers to make sure they're OK. The couplers are NOT available from GM as a separate item, but ARE available separately from other sources.BTW, I'm sure you probably know, but 6spd and A4's are different.
Good luck
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I found a local salvage today that has an '02 Assembly with 72K on it that comes with front and rear bell housings, flex plate, converter plate and converter. Not that I need any of that. $375, 6 month guarantee. Never know when I will explode another Flex plate and bell housing. Or maybe sell the other pieces and get some money back.
Anyone think I should pass? And who has the couplers by them self?
Anyone think I should pass? And who has the couplers by them self?
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