[Z06] C5 half shaft install
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Burning Brakes
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From: Latham NY
C5 half shaft install
Im upgrading my C6Z's half shafts with C5 units before I hit the track. Im looking for an install proceedure complete with torque specs if anyone can help???
Team Owner
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From: Gilbert AZ
Remove wheels, remove axle nut. Remove upper control arm mounts to allow you to swing it out to get axle out. Pop Axle out.
Install c5, torque axle nut to 140 ftlbs with red locktite. Put upper control arm back on, making sure washers in place, and torque to 48ftlbs, reinstall wheel. Very very straight forward.
Install c5, torque axle nut to 140 ftlbs with red locktite. Put upper control arm back on, making sure washers in place, and torque to 48ftlbs, reinstall wheel. Very very straight forward.
Team Owner
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Whatever is easier for you. Just need enough play to swing the hub out to get the axle out. I've never taken the ball joint off, but you could do it that way if that is easier for you.
C5 axles are stronger than c6 axles. Well atleast 06-08 axles, the later axles seem to be decent. I know several people that have gone mid 9s to mid 8s on c5 axles. Running them on my 1000+ car on 345 drag radials and no issues.
C5 axles are stronger than c6 axles. Well atleast 06-08 axles, the later axles seem to be decent. I know several people that have gone mid 9s to mid 8s on c5 axles. Running them on my 1000+ car on 345 drag radials and no issues.
Burning Brakes
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When I installed my C5 axles years ago, I did everything to spec as if I was just swapping a stock c6 axle.
C5 units are tough as nails, I have tons of 10 sec passes and they are fine where I popped several C6 units before switching.
FYI, I ordered mine from rock auto and they came with new nuts even though they don't mention that. Good idea to replace as said above.
C5 units are tough as nails, I have tons of 10 sec passes and they are fine where I popped several C6 units before switching.
FYI, I ordered mine from rock auto and they came with new nuts even though they don't mention that. Good idea to replace as said above.
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '13
Very easy to do. Just did one myself on my car. I chose to get original C5 axle from the dealer, only because I trust it more than aftermarket. Personal choice there.
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Drifting
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From: Maryland
When I installed my C5 axles years ago, I did everything to spec as if I was just swapping a stock c6 axle.
C5 units are tough as nails, I have tons of 10 sec passes and they are fine where I popped several C6 units before switching.
FYI, I ordered mine from rock auto and they came with new nuts even though they don't mention that. Good idea to replace as said above.
C5 units are tough as nails, I have tons of 10 sec passes and they are fine where I popped several C6 units before switching.
FYI, I ordered mine from rock auto and they came with new nuts even though they don't mention that. Good idea to replace as said above.
Le Mans Master
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From: Montreal
St. Jude Donor '13
