base axles
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Burning Brakes
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base axles
it seems that the C5 axles are the hot ticket for an axle upgrade. I recently bought a used set to put in my base C6. when I pulled the axle out of my car and laid it next to the C5 axle I discovered that they are extremely similar. The inner CV joint is identical, same numbers and everything. The outer CV joint is very similar, the only difference I can see is that the taper is a little different. There are 2 numbers on them, one is the same, the other is different. The biggest difference I can see is that the actual shaft is bigger on the C6 axle. So what makes the C5 axle stronger? Is it actually stronger? Thanks
Here is a pic of my C6 axle between 2 C5 axles
Here is a pic of my C6 axle between 2 C5 axles
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No personal experience but here's a discussion with best info I've seen. Also check the discussion I linked in my post #2:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nts-axles.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nts-axles.html
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From: Oshawa, Ontario
it seems that the C5 axles are the hot ticket for an axle upgrade. I recently bought a used set to put in my base C6. when I pulled the axle out of my car and laid it next to the C5 axle I discovered that they are extremely similar. The inner CV joint is identical, same numbers and everything. The outer CV joint is very similar, the only difference I can see is that the taper is a little different. There are 2 numbers on them, one is the same, the other is different. The biggest difference I can see is that the actual shaft is bigger on the C6 axle. So what makes the C5 axle stronger? Is it actually stronger? Thanks
Here is a pic of my C6 axle between 2 C5 axles
Here is a pic of my C6 axle between 2 C5 axles
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Burning Brakes
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Mine is a very early 09. Was the upgrade to basically make them like C5 axles? Are the new style just as strong as C5 axles? Does anyone have a pic of pre 09 base axles? Thanks
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Burning Brakes
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After doing a bunch of research and eventually looking at my buddy's C5, I concluded that the axles that were sold to me as C5 axles are actually from a 2005. But I'm still curious if the 2009's actually got an upgrade, and if so what's the difference and how can you tell.
Racer
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From my readings most people agree that C5 axles are stronger and an upgrade for 05-07/08 Base C6/C6Z cars.
Beginning in 09 C6Z axles were beefed up and are stronger than C5 axles. I'm not sure if the same can be said about base 09+ Axles.
Beginning in 09 C6Z axles were beefed up and are stronger than C5 axles. I'm not sure if the same can be said about base 09+ Axles.
