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Apr 28, 2020 | 11:24 AM

Maine/flor

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Harmonic balancer

Hi, I have an 06 LS 2 with 21500 miles, needs a harmonic balancer, any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Apr 28, 2020 | 11:54 AM

Dave S

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Hi, I have an 06 LS 2 with 21500 miles, needs a harmonic balancer, any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks

ATI & Powerbond seem to be two favorites. Whatever you do, stay away from another GM unit.....design is flawed although GM will deny that.

Apr 28, 2020 | 11:55 AM

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Hi, I have an 06 LS 2 with 21500 miles, needs a harmonic balancer, any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks

I have a 2007 with 23K that needs one too since I've noticed the wobble. When I replace mine I'll use a Gates or Dorman brand replacement since they are a better quality than the OEM ones that GM uses. Some would advise to go with a performance or racing dampener such as ATI but for normal driving its more expensive and a bit of overkill.

Apr 28, 2020 | 12:55 PM

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Excellent post on the issue.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...2-05-07-a.html

Apr 28, 2020 | 02:13 PM

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OP...a recap of my experience. 2005 Base. At ~45,000 miles I had the OEM balancer replaced as preventive maintenance with a Dorman. Less than a year and about 2,000 miles later, the Dorman failed (the bonded rubber sheared from the hub). The shop was great and replaced that with an ATI and no problems since. I would recommend you pay a few bucks more and get the ATI balancer...ymmv.

Apr 28, 2020 | 02:17 PM

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ATI & Powerbond seem to be two favorites. Whatever you do, stay away from another GM unit.....design is flawed although GM will deny that.

I replaced mine with ATI, also had the water pump done at the same time.

Apr 28, 2020 | 02:31 PM

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ATI & Powerbond seem to be two favorites. Whatever you do, stay away from another GM unit.....design is flawed although GM will deny that.

thanks,, I think Dorman was the one quoted.

Apr 28, 2020 | 02:32 PM

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Apr 28, 2020 | 02:33 PM

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Thanks, Dorman was the one quoted from the shop I use.

Apr 28, 2020 | 02:39 PM

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Apr 28, 2020 | 02:42 PM

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Thanks for the information, the only thing that I had noticed was a little chirping, so was getting an oil change and asked them to check it and they saw a little wobble!

Apr 28, 2020 | 06:36 PM

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Hi, I have an 06 LS 2 with 21500 miles, needs a harmonic balancer, any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks

Check out my recent parts list I made. This may help your decision. I'd recommend at least the OEM Dayco one with the ARP bolt. The cost for install and labor shouldn't be much different in pricing. It'll be worth it over the one the shop quoted. C6 Harmonic Balancer Parts List Thread