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Old 10-06-2022, 08:25 PM
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Haven't seen this asked yet, but wonder if Z06 axles are upgraded and are they a direct swap item?
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they should
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they should
There is always a gray area between 'should' and 'will'. A simple change in spline count would make all the difference in the world.
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Order a set and find out. The stingray makes more torque than a z06, so why would u want z06 axles?
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Bigger, stickier tires. As for ordering a set, I suspect that for some time they will be made of unobtanium if you try and order a set.
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There are 1000 axles now, if you do t want to wait
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Cicio Axle Upgrades

Here you go.
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The axles are the weaker link and the least expensive to repair. Stronger axles will put more strain on the DCT. I'm not sure I would give an excuse for GM to deny DCT warranty repairs.

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I recall seeing an article about the improvements in the Z06 transaxle, and I think larger axle mounts were listed, which probably means they won't fit. Yep, here it is:


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I recall seeing an article about the improvements in the Z06 transaxle, and I think larger axle mounts were listed, which probably means they won't fit. Yep, here it is:

To the regular Stingray as well
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If someone wants to be the guinea pig, here are the z06 half shaft part numbers:

Left hand side: 85597888
Right hand side: 85597887
Around 600 bux for both.

The output shafts on the transmission all have different part numbers between the models (non-z51, z51, z06) so the half shafts might actually not fit.
Bonus info, the z06 clutch basket assembly is 2k, probably better going with dodson or raybestos clutches.

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