Axle replacement insanity
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Racer
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Axle replacement insanity
Loosing my mind... chasing rear axle popping, when accelerating or letting off the throttle. It is only from the driver-side axle, see below...
...any help would be greatly appreciated.
I had to replace my driver side axle. I messed-up the shaft threads. I bought the most expensive axle replacement from Rock Auto, CARDONE 661374. It started this weird popping noise after about 3 months of use. I tried to go through the Rock Auto warranty replace process.. it was a train wreck and basically points you to the manufacturer, who does not know you have purchased their product (caveat emptor).
So I purchased another from Advance Auto (CARQUEST). It is doing the exact same thing.
I know I am not the only C5 owner facing this... Looking for what others have done.So I purchased another from Advance Auto (CARQUEST). It is doing the exact same thing.
...any help would be greatly appreciated.
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FWIW, I purchased two new axles from NAPA and have no issues in the two months they have been installed.
Melting Slicks
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Loosing my mind... chasing rear axle popping, when accelerating or letting off the throttle. It is only from the driver-side axle, see below...
...any help would be greatly appreciated.
I had to replace my driver side axle. I messed-up the shaft threads. I bought the most expensive axle replacement from Rock Auto, CARDONE 661374. It started this weird popping noise after about 3 months of use. I tried to go through the Rock Auto warranty replace process.. it was a train wreck and basically points you to the manufacturer, who does not know you have purchased their product (caveat emptor).
So I purchased another from Advance Auto (CARQUEST). It is doing the exact same thing.
I know I am not the only C5 owner facing this... Looking for what others have done.So I purchased another from Advance Auto (CARQUEST). It is doing the exact same thing.
...any help would be greatly appreciated.
Popping rear axle fix
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1563995880
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Jacksonville Florida
Did you grease the splines between the axle and the hub? Check out the ultimate DIY sticky for popping axle fix.
Popping rear axle fix
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1563995880
Popping rear axle fix
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1563995880
They need grease.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Sleepy Hollow- NJ
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