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clutchkick · 03-12-2024, 11:57 AM

So my passenger side axle seal (LS3/M6) has a decent leak, leaves a few quarter sized drops on the garage floor every time it's parked. Looking at some other threads I've seen the axle could need replacing as well, and based off the mileage (93k) probably isn't a bad idea. So that brings me to this question: with GM/Acdelco axles being discontinued, what axles should I get? I have no plans of going beyond FBO power levels anytime in the near future, but do plan on lowering it and do a few autocrosses a year. Even still I feel like 1k+hp rated axles would be overkill, given that I don't launch the car hard. Is there an OE replacement type brand available somewhere (maybe at rockauto / auto parts stores??) that isn't just cheaply made garbage from overseas?

The_bald_eagle_machine · 03-12-2024, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by clutchkick

So my passenger side axle seal (LS3/M6) has a decent leak, leaves a few quarter sized drops on the garage floor every time it's parked. Looking at some other threads I've seen the axle could need replacing as well, and based off the mileage (93k) probably isn't a bad idea. So that brings me to this question: with GM/Acdelco axles being discontinued, what axles should I get? I have no plans of going beyond FBO power levels anytime in the near future, but do plan on lowering it and do a few autocrosses a year. Even still I feel like 1k+hp rated axles would be overkill, given that I don't launch the car hard. Is there an OE replacement type brand available somewhere (maybe at rockauto / auto parts stores??) that isn't just cheaply made garbage from overseas?

Talk to Leadsled, I believe he used SKP axles for a Z28 and had good results.

CamaroCracka · 03-12-2024, 07:24 PM

Not too long ago someone was able to get OEM Z28 axles but they were over $300 each. Z28 and 1LE axles were the best units for the 10 bolt. The outer CV is slightly larger than the regular SS axle.

I'm not familiar with SKP, but it would be nice if someone built an axle that could take 500whp for under 2k.

clutchkick · 03-13-2024, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by The_bald_eagle_machine

Talk to Leadsled, I believe he used SKP axles for a Z28 and had good results.

Thanks for the shout I'll definitely look into it!

Totally agree with Cracka, and can only find Z28 axles for one side and it was pretty pricey

03-12-2024, 11:57 AM	#1
clutchkick Drives: '12 2SS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: North Flawda Posts: 12	Replacement axles for stockish SS power So my passenger side axle seal (LS3/M6) has a decent leak, leaves a few quarter sized drops on the garage floor every time it's parked. Looking at some other threads I've seen the axle could need replacing as well, and based off the mileage (93k) probably isn't a bad idea. So that brings me to this question: with GM/Acdelco axles being discontinued, what axles should I get? I have no plans of going beyond FBO power levels anytime in the near future, but do plan on lowering it and do a few autocrosses a year. Even still I feel like 1k+hp rated axles would be overkill, given that I don't launch the car hard. Is there an OE replacement type brand available somewhere (maybe at rockauto / auto parts stores??) that isn't just cheaply made garbage from overseas? __________________ Cold Air Inductions intake w/ race scoop, Borla ATAK Catback, EBC Yellows & RBF 600, BMR strut brace, Z28 replicas, Factory Hurst Shifter

03-12-2024, 07:24 PM	#3
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,736	Not too long ago someone was able to get OEM Z28 axles but they were over $300 each. Z28 and 1LE axles were the best units for the 10 bolt. The outer CV is slightly larger than the regular SS axle. I'm not familiar with SKP, but it would be nice if someone built an axle that could take 500whp for under 2k. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.