Cv axle by krutter13
Started on : 04-17-2018 02:28 PM Replies : 13 (394 views) Last post by : krutter13 on 05-15-2018 09:46 PM
Apr 17th, 2018
krutter13 Junior Member Posts: 6
Hi. I completed a v8 engine swap but need help finding a passenger side rear cv axle longer than stock. About inch longer. Looking for 27 7/8 inch compressed length. Gm did make an axle with appropriate diameter and spline count in this length. It has been reference on this forum before but I cannot find source vehicle part number. Any help is appreciated.
02:28 PM
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olejoedad Member Posts: 18112
What transmission are you using, and how much is it offset from stock location?
02:32 PM
krutter13 Junior Member Posts: 6
1986 fiero gt automatic transmission. It seems to be shifted about 13/16 of an inch.
02:49 PM
Spadesluck Member Posts: 2069
You can also search around the forum and find out where others have gotten custom axles made. Joe may know (olejoedad) as well.
05:16 PM
Apr 18th, 2018
Lou6t4gto Member Posts: 8436
you Do Realize that that 125 trans will not last long, besides the High RPM you will be seeing. Have a Trans swap in your mind for the future. LOL
01:32 PM
Apr 21st, 2018
krutter13 Junior Member Posts: 6
Still need help. Any recommended custom axle shops.?
11:48 PM
Apr 22nd, 2018
olejoedad Member Posts: 18112
Measure the length of your existing passenger side axle, with it standing up and fully compressed.
08:17 AM
krutter13 Junior Member Posts: 6
How do I load a picture? Took cv assembly apart. Took picture on phone. Cannot figure out how to load from my phone. The spindle shaft length is 17 7/8. Would like to find 19 inch. Archie’s list shows there is one but no idea part number. Again any help appreciated.
04:01 PM
Apr 24th, 2018
Midwest Fiero Clubs Member Posts: 400
Using the program called pennocks image poster is a reliable way. On the bottom of the screen Is a red and blue botton.
01:33 PM
2.5 Member Posts: 43225
Pennocks Image Poster works and is most reliable but is tedious.
01:34 PM
olejoedad Member Posts: 18112
We know what the inside of the axle looks like....
02:19 PM
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2.5 Member Posts: 43225
quote Originally posted by olejoedad:
It looks like he is saying "Looking for 27 7/8 inch compressed length".
So his must currently be 26 7/8 it seems.
03:35 PM
olejoedad Member Posts: 18112
I missed that.
11:33 PM
May 15th, 2018
krutter13 Junior Member Posts: 6
Well found two solutions. First a machine shop here in North Dakota modified my existing axle. Temp fix. It worked. First drive last weekend. Permanent fix was a custom axle from the Drive Shaft Shop in Salisbury North Carolina. Good service.
09:46 PM
