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I have a turbo 1997 c5. Are the left and right side axle the same? Will the C5Z axle work on my 97'? What year of the C6 axle will work on the base c5?

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OEM C5/C5Z axles are the same and are pretty much the best option until you go with the high dollar replacements from someplace like G Force or the Drive Shaft Shop.

Doesn’t sound like you need to replace them unless the boots are slinging grease everywhere.
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Originally Posted by Capthuff
OEM C5/C5Z axles are the same and are pretty much the best option until you go with the high dollar replacements from someplace like G Force or the Drive Shaft Shop.

Doesn’t sound like you need to replace them unless the boots are slinging grease everywhere.
I do need to replace my axle. What year of the c6 axle work?
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C5 and C6 axles are all the same. The C6 axles are not stronger.

Popular belief is that the C5 axles are stronger than the C6 axles, though I haven’t seen any technical data to back this up.

I use OEM C5 axles on my race car and have no issues.
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C6 axles won't fit
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Really? I had no idea. I seem to remember that they are the same.

What is different? The output shaft spline is the same. The hub spline is the same.

It is not my intention to give incorrect information.
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Originally Posted by Capthuff
Really? I had no idea. I seem to remember that they are the same.

What is different? The output shaft spline is the same. The hub spline is the same.


It is not my intention to give incorrect information.
you are right I am wrong my bad, SORRY
I looked at some part numbers

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