So, after months of researching forums and asking questions about the CV axles for the automatic SS, I had looked into the upgraded axles from The Driveshaft Shop. They aren't producing these anymore according to the e-mail screenshot below. I decided to go with the slightly shorter (1/4" or so) option with the Precision GM8048 axle from O'Reilly Auto Parts due to my SS being lowered and after about a week in, I've had no issues. Just figured I'd throw this out here to perhaps save someone else some research. Precision CV axle GM8048

 

Living, I moved your thread here.

Disappointing, all the work that was done to get them reproduced by DSS. They never did put it on their website, and now they don't make it.

I'll PM 2005HHrauto, for an update on his attempt to use the GM8048.

 

Given the slip joint (tri pot), I just don't see how a quarter inch would make a difference.

 

i can vouch for 1/4” not making a difference. Im running grand am cv’s and the drivers side is .17” short and the passenger side is .25” short. Eventually im going to get dss to make me 2 passenger sides so i dont have to use a ridiculous axle setup anymore

 

DSS told livingfortomorrow the could no longer source the parts to make them.

I'm guessing your earlier success used up all of their parts.

 

So...has anyone else used the GM8048 axles? Any issues? Seeing that this post is a few years old and stock and aftermarket axles are either non-existent or unavailable.

 

@FatTireBiker I'm in a FB group where this topic comes up occasionally. GM8048 axles are an option but since they roughly 1/4" shorter, you should only consider them if your HHR is lowered.

You may alternatively consider having your current axles rebuilt. A name folks have shared is Indianapolis Rack and Axle (317.546.1140). I have never needed to have mine rebuilt yet, so I cannot vouch for their work. However, other folks in the FB group have used them and seem to be happy about it. I assume they do "mail order" type work where you can just send your axles to them if you live remote. Give them a call if interested.

 

Thank you for the update/info. I have tried a local rebuilder but no luck so I will try you source. My SS is lowered on coilovers so I hoping for the alternative.

 

If you are lowered, the GM8048 axles may work. It's your choice.

 

1/4 inch is not very significant, the slip joint/tri-pot has a lot more travel than that.