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firemangeorge Apr 23, 2022 07:57 AM


Originally Posted by Hvymax (Post 924147)
So I only have one recommendation for the Rock Auto products. I'm shocked that the ecotech community hasn't come up with something better or stronger considering what these engine's are capable of. "I've found the cost of better parts is less than 25% the cost of doing it twice!!! "Not to mention downtime, towing etc!

???
Not sure what you are saying here. In fact, I read it several times. Seems like something got left out of your post......maybe ?
The part above, in blue. No clue on what that means.

donbrew Apr 23, 2022 08:40 AM

RockAuto is a website like Amazon, they produce no products.
I have never heard of an axle breaking under normal use. Ball bearings wear out.

Oldblue Apr 23, 2022 08:54 AM

Detroit axle is a rebuilder, contact them for your custom axles!

Hvymax Apr 23, 2022 10:31 PM


Originally Posted by firemangeorge (Post 924148)
???
Not sure what you are saying here. In fact, I read it several times. Seems like something got left out of your post......maybe ?
The part above, in blue. No clue on what that means.

Spending the extra for ARP bolts, Double Diamond gears etc more than pays off in longevity and ability to withstand many times anything originally intended. My recent plans for any engine builds will be an 8.5 compression blower motor. It will run all day on regular pump gas and easily handle periodic full blown nitrous hits or other random idiocy. All of the extra cost is easily made up for in general longevity and a usability.

geg Apr 25, 2022 05:35 AM


Originally Posted by mongo (Post 924140)
It is possible, but for some reason the CV joints themselves cost almost as much as the axle assembly.

is there a part number? maybe a couple from different manufacturers?
I want to look for it nearby
don't forget, I have a high shipping cost, so the final price of a bare CV joint can be much lower

Hvymax Apr 25, 2022 07:28 AM

I see that ZZP sells stage 1 performance axles. Anyone use them or something similar? I'm only going with a few inches of lift but I want something that won't be stressed.

Oldblue Apr 25, 2022 08:34 AM

SS axles are different won’t fit LS/LT

RJ_RS_SS_350 Apr 25, 2022 08:59 AM

Their LNF axles(which are currently sold out) are for the SS. They won't fit your car.

Their 2.2/2.4 axles are for manual transmission only.

Their LSJ axles, I don't know, probably won't work, but you could nose around the Cobalt SS forums to see if it's been done.

Oldblue Apr 25, 2022 09:41 AM

Hub end is different for the LSJ different spline count!

PulpFriction Apr 30, 2022 09:59 AM

I can't help thinking that it would be better to use your energy to work on other things and unless they are already broken, solve the axle problem once it proves to actually exist.


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