Gen 5 Camaro External Bolt-On Tech - ZL1 Axels




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Gunslinger09
08-03-2012, 10:39 AM
Does any body know if the Zl1 axle shafts are stronger than the SS shafts? I want to upgrade my axels but I am not willing to drop a grand or more for what the manufacturers want for the aftermarket pieces.


Dark SS
08-03-2012, 11:07 AM
They are stronger but don't look like they'll fit the SS rear diff. The ZL1 diff is cast iron and a lot bigger, I'm not sure about the spline count.
ZL1http://image.automobilemag.com/f/42130236+w750+st0/2012-Chevrolet-Camaro-ZL1-bottom-view-close-up.jpg
SS http://www.unitrax.biz/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/l_2048_1536_7AAAA75F-DB61-4D87-98B2-E2D0A080F4CB.jpeg

Gunslinger09
08-03-2012, 11:31 PM
I did not know the ZL1 diff was cast iron. I will get with my nephew about the axles to see if they will fit the SS diff. He is a GM tech and has access to the GM service parts computer system.


CamanLS1
08-05-2012, 10:09 PM
Im browsing the interwebz looking for this answer myself!!! I dont want to drop $1200 for DSS axles when GM sells ZL1 axles for $644. Hopefully someone can help out with this!

jay_lt4
08-09-2012, 07:49 PM
zl1 axles have different spline count on both ends