GForce Engineering COR10101A - 1997-2008 C5/C6 Corvette Renegade Axles (30 Spline Wheel Hubs)
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GForce Performance Engineering COR10101A is a made-in-USA performance axle assembly for 1997-2008 C5/C6 Corvette Renegade Axles (30 Spline Wheel Hubs).
GForce Axles have become synonymous with record breaking consistent performance and have proven to be the go-to solution for anyone looking to get the most from their factory driveline setup. Not all vehicles have an optimal design or the most ideal spline counts to boost strength, but you can be confident that GForce axles are engineered to be the absolute strongest possible to work within the space provided by the OEM manufacturer. GForce offers two different axles for most applications. If you would like to know which is best for your application, you can read more here: Renegade vs. Outlaw Axles
Specific Notes for the C5/C6 Corvette (30 Spline):
C6 Customers must verify outer hub spline count; Confirming year is not always a guaranteed fitment!
The C5/C6 axles use a broached inner stub that is designed to work with the factory intermediate shafts that are connected to the differential. The outer wheel hub on the earlier C5 platform is 30 spline and the C6 is generally 30 spline up to 2008. 2009 marks the period where most wheel hubs had swapped over to 33 spline for the newer C6 models.
The earlier 30 spline Corvette stubs start to lose reliability around 800hp, but have lived up to 1000hp. The newer 33 spline hubs will bolt in place of each other, but the ABS modules between the two are not compatible. “Mechanical Power” is one of the companies who makes a bolt-in 97-08 hub assembly that bumps you up to the stronger 33 spline axles. This is worth considering for anyone who is going to be expecting a lot of abuse at the track or higher hp as these have survived on cars over 1300hp. Important to note that any axle can fail at a lower power level due to wheel hop or misuse. The listed numbers should not be an expectation, but an idea for capability. See link: Mechanical Power 97-08 33 spline wheel hub
Corvette axles may not work with all aftermarket shocks or coilovers, but you can upgrade to low profile boots for the best chance of avoiding these issues (call/email to order). The tradeoff for clearance on low profile boots is less available axle angle and potentially shorter expected lifespan out of the boot itself, as it physically uses less boot material.
Many aftermarket shock companies have noted interference beyond what a lower profile boot would take care of, meaning the lower mount or base of the coilover will make contact with the CV housing on our axles when the wheels are at full droop. This is the tradeoff for going to the bigger/serviceable CV assemblies. The plus side is; Most of these shock offerings will still clear our axles fine in a “usable range of suspension travel”. That means you may not be able to run the car in gear when it is on a lift, but during normal driving/racing operation, we don’t have issues. We also offer a test-fit-kit, where we can charge you for a test fit outer stub and associated components for you to mock up in the car and see if you are satisfied with clearance. If not; You return the parts to us for a refund, less shipping. If everything looks good, or if you decide on a boot preference; We have you send the parts back to us and we apply the credit towards a set of complete axles. Axles cannot be returned once they are installed or scratched, so this is something that might save you time and money in the long run.
Leaf spring bolts may need to be flipped or replaced with low profile aftermarket designs to clear at full droop.
Damage Prevention
NO DRIVELINE COMPONENT IS BOMBPROOF! GForce does not put a power rating on any driveline components as there are entirely too many variables that can affect a driveline component outside of power. We take great pride in trying to build the strongest driveline components to fit within certain applications, but it is important to know that You, the end customer, are responsible for seeing to proper installation and You, as the driver, are responsible for the lifespan of your axles or other driveline components.
Want to read more about preventing damage to your driveline and maximizing the performance of these parts? Read more here>
Service
All driveline components will fatigue or wear over time depending on how the vehicle is driven and what level of performance is demanded from them. CV joints are a wear item and will see wear over time, but with our current design, axles can be sent in for service. So boots, fasteners, and CV assemblies can be serviced without scrapping the complete axle assembly. It is up to each customer to establish their own maintenance intervals based upon the manner in which their car is driven. Individual inner or outer splined stubs and axle bars can be replaced as well if they twist or are damaged due to wheel hop or simply from power levels exceeding capability of the material. Customers can reach out to GForce directly for current repair costs or component replacement as well as return authorizations for service – sales@gforce1320.com
Specifications
- Manufacturer: GForce Performance Engineering
- Part number: COR10101A
- Package dimensions: 39" Ă— 14" Ă— 7"
- Shipping weight: 62 lbs
- Country of origin: USA
California Proposition 65 warning: This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.