Does the 02 automatic torque tube have the 12mm coupler bolts and 63mm driveshaft similar to the manual z06 with c clip in rear for easier rear carrier bearing replacement? I just redid my 99 10mm solid couplers but if the whole 02 auto torque tube will fit i may be able to get a good deal on one if they do have the 12mm bolts and 63mm driveshaft of the z06? If anyone knows the correct answer let me know if from flywheel to front bellhousing it would all interchange 99-02 10mm-12mm bolts. The inside of mine was chewed up from the old driveshaft being driven on the side of the tube with the front input shaft after snapping the front coupler so i just cleaned it up internally purchased new driveshaft and reused it.

 

Auto torque tubes are all 10mm as far as I know.

 

would you happen to know if the rear carrier is the c clip version that can be easily disassembled and bearings replaced?

ah man so the 02 auto didnt have the z06 driveshaft or 12mm couplers or rear c clip carrier that way easier to disassemble and replace bearings? This person i was going to get the manuals from has a complete 02 auto tt for 100$ im debating getting it as i wasnt able to replace the rear bearings on the 99 due to the solid bushing assembly.

 

The guy had purchased an 02 corvette to use a-arms engine on a factory five gtm supercar so he had alot of corvette parts he could sell and didnt use on the gtm build.
well i was able to get the 02 torque tube including front flywheel flexplate hub clamp for 100$ this is the c-clip style that has rear carrier bearings easier to replace and the gm service manuals for 30$. Mark at vette nuts wanted 250$ shipped for a good torque tube. This one spins real easy in good shape from 70-80k miles stock corvette. I think its a good spare if the rear carrier bearings on my 99 torque tube wipe out. Lethal said they could do the 99 carrier bearings replacement but shop rate is 140$ an hour so i didnt get to replace the rear bearings as that 99 bushing is hard to get out to access the bolt.

I was also able to get an 02 airbag for 70$ mines blown from when they wrecked it in 2009-2011 according to vin history two wrecks of a white motor vehicle by laredo police department and has a 2009 or 2011 rack and pinion ups date code sticker. They probably had rebuilt titled it when they were 20k cars 12 years ago. It was 110$ for the good performance choice floor mats, airbag, c5 tunnel heat shield good condition, and all 3 rear compartment panels just the center panel had subs needing repair. The salvage yard wants 225$ and 190$ shipped i seen for 3 jetblack compartment panels so i think i got a pretty good deal. Mine was chewed up on the inside from the front coupler seperating.

He said hed take 1500$ for the good car frame with 02 title but would require swapping my harness drivetrain, interior, dash etc. Did have a HUB and correct dash instrument cluster or 2500$ with the rear quarters,doors, rear bumper, decklid same paint as mine and panels are perfect just no front end parts. I had posted a thread about removing the rockers from it but they run from 90-300$ on ebay and are hard to replace. I may just repair mine one day when i get a chance to remove the fenders.

Heres the 02 auto torque tube i picked up complete with front bellhousing, hub clamp, flexplate for 100$ its in good shape if the 99 torque tube i just rebuilt with solid 10mm couplers goes bad. I had paid 126$ on ebay from tpi parts for a 98 driveshaft as mine was in bad shape last summer so 100$ is a good price for a good complete auto torque tube.