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BigMatt · 04-11-2017, 06:22 PM

Sorry again dreksnot. I feel bad for backing out of that. :(

cc-rider · 04-11-2017, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dreksnot

Man, I thought you needed glasses too.

Didn't heard a peep out of you for much too long.

Thanks for the heavy-weight shipping info. Hopefully, will be using that on the 3.73 diff soon.

Ha! Need to pay attention more I guess.

Been busy at work more than usual and kids/family stuff. But summer is here now so it's car time.

Good luck on the sale of the diff. Happy that the shipping ideas gave you some options to consider. These ZL1 diffs are heavy pigs. Not easy to ship cheap. And right or wrong (thank you Amazon Prime) everyone expects cheap shipping.

zman1969 · 05-26-2017, 03:10 PM

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You just have smaller nuts.

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Originally Posted by cc-rider

Just saw this now...you sum bitch! Wasn't even here to defend myself.

on the plus side they make your shaft look bigger

Scottiemac · 05-27-2017, 07:53 AM

Ha ha gotta love this forum! I've been reading along because I'm interested in doing a diff swap and I saw the comment "you just have smaller nuts". I almost choked!

fif_gen_powa · 06-05-2017, 12:18 AM

Great info here, thank you

I'm looking for a manual ZL1 driveshaft and have an auto driveshaft that I won't be needing, pm me

hillshooter · 09-21-2017, 02:08 PM

OP's link is busted for the instructions from chevy. Here is a new link

http://www.chevrolet.com/content/dam...&-22959395.pdf

cc-rider · 09-21-2017, 09:27 PM

Thanks for posting that. I'll edit my first post to keep it fresh.

760bowtie · 10-12-2017, 07:00 PM

Has anyone done this on a 2014? My oem SS hubs slide into the zl1 axle. So I don’t know if I should reuse those or just use the new ZL1 hubs that I bought thinking I needed them.

dentnshell · 10-12-2017, 08:28 PM

Yes, I have... the SS and ZL1 hubs fit the same... But the ZL1 have a wider beefier bearing (my understanding) I purchased my ZL1 hubs and axles used as a take off item. I chose to keep my SS hubs. and save the ZL1 hubs for later. I believe the hubs can also be used on the front.

miller8907 · 10-12-2017, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dentnshell

Yes, I have... the SS and ZL1 hubs fit the same... But the ZL1 have a wider beefier bearing (my understanding) I purchased my ZL1 hubs and axles used as a take off item. I chose to keep my SS hubs. and save the ZL1 hubs for later. I believe the hubs can also be used on the front.

I did the same

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760bowtie · 10-12-2017, 11:06 PM

Thanks fellas, I thought I read that I also needed the hubs so I bought them but I guess not. I'll keep them as extras and reuse the SS hubs.

760bowtie · 10-18-2017, 10:29 PM

Finally finished my swap tonight. Thank you OP for putting this together.

cc-rider · 10-18-2017, 10:37 PM

Good deal. Congrats on the swap. Awesome diff. And happy this thread helped you.

lionssfan · 11-02-2017, 10:13 PM

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For what it's worth...I did not replace the seals on my used ZL1 diff when I put it in. I inspected them...they looked good...in went the axles. Zero leaks. All is well. So in some ways, I think the whole axle seal discussion is being overthought a bit. Have a look at it, it's a rubber seal like so many we've seen before. Holds in the thick diff fluid...not designed to be a submarine driveshaft seal holding 25000 psi at the bottom of the abyss. Make a good logical mechanic determination on it and move on. Some will/should need to be replaced. Others will likely be just fine.

At the end of the day...it's always good to replace a seal I guess. Just do it right. But don't overthink it either.

I wouldn't replace the seals if they showed no signs of leaking previous. But make sure the seal wasn't damaged on removal or install. I can't express this enough. look very closely at the seal inside rubber. I've seen people nick the seal with the splines or clips (can't remember if clips were on the these shafts splines). I haven't seen leaks on these differentials seals as very common. I work on GM cars daily and camaro's. Just be very carefully going in and coming out with the shaft in the differential.

04-11-2017, 06:22 PM	#85
BigMatt 2010 Camaro 2 SS/RS M6 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Clayton Delaware Posts: 1,218 View My Garage	Sorry again dreksnot. I feel bad for backing out of that. :( __________________ Forged LS3, FED M311 heads, CAI Inc, ARH 1 7/8, Corsa Xtreme, Taylor Wires, MGW Shifter, Street slayer twin carbon clutch, Tick braided clutch line & speed bleeder, ZL1 Diff Swap, BMR Split drop, Sway Bars, Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Pro bushing kit, Carslyle racing 15in conversion, Whipple, LPE dual fuel pumps, Rx catch can, Id1300x, Alky Control

06-05-2017, 12:18 AM	#89
fif_gen_powa Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Turbo Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,525	Great info here, thank you I'm looking for a manual ZL1 driveshaft and have an auto driveshaft that I won't be needing, pm me __________________ 388ci 91/104 Turbo TH400 8.3@164 https://instagram.com/turbo_ls3/

09-21-2017, 02:08 PM	#90
hillshooter Drives: 2015 Camaro SS commemorative Join Date: May 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 426	OP's link is busted for the instructions from chevy. Here is a new link http://www.chevrolet.com/content/dam...&-22959395.pdf __________________ 2015 Camaro SS

10-12-2017, 07:00 PM	#92
760bowtie Drives: 2014 1SS/RS, 2018 Silverado CC Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 1,487	Has anyone done this on a 2014? My oem SS hubs slide into the zl1 axle. So I don’t know if I should reuse those or just use the new ZL1 hubs that I bought thinking I needed them. Attached Images __________________ AGP 57/57 turbos and Dual Pump System, NA Cam, McLeod RXT clutch, MGW shifter, ZL1 Rear End, BMR Trailing Arms/Toe Rods, Pegasus Solid Cradle Bushings 10.7 @140mph M6

10-12-2017, 08:28 PM	#93
dentnshell Drives: Black 2014 2SS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Oologah, OK Posts: 454 View My Garage	Yes, I have... the SS and ZL1 hubs fit the same... But the ZL1 have a wider beefier bearing (my understanding) I purchased my ZL1 hubs and axles used as a take off item. I chose to keep my SS hubs. and save the ZL1 hubs for later. I believe the hubs can also be used on the front. __________________ 2014 L99 2SS. 595HP/571ft-lbs Mods: LSA Conversion 2.5" Upper Pulley, 65# injectors, GPI SS1 Cam, SP Long Tubes, ADM Race Scoop & CAI, NPP exhaust (DIY control), BMR 1" lowering springs, ZL1 Rear Differential / Axles, CF Side Strip / Hood Spear, Tint - Windows / Tails / Sidemarkers, Splash Guards, ADM Boost Gauge, ABL Dashkit, '68 Script Badges, ACS T4 Splitter, ZL1 Rockers from Gary's, Z28 Spoiler, Carbon Fiber Hood Vent, Summer - MRR FS01 Satin Black (10" Front 11" Rear) Winter, pictured-Drag DR 64's Satin Black (9" Front-10" Rear.)

05-27-2017, 07:53 AM	#88
Scottiemac Drives: Black 2015 1ss/rs Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 354	Ha ha gotta love this forum! I've been reading along because I'm interested in doing a diff swap and I saw the comment "you just have smaller nuts". I almost choked!

09-21-2017, 09:27 PM	#91
cc-rider Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MN Posts: 1,179	Thanks for posting that. I'll edit my first post to keep it fresh.

10-12-2017, 11:06 PM	#95
760bowtie Drives: 2014 1SS/RS, 2018 Silverado CC Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 1,487	Thanks fellas, I thought I read that I also needed the hubs so I bought them but I guess not. I'll keep them as extras and reuse the SS hubs. __________________ AGP 57/57 turbos and Dual Pump System, NA Cam, McLeod RXT clutch, MGW shifter, ZL1 Rear End, BMR Trailing Arms/Toe Rods, Pegasus Solid Cradle Bushings 10.7 @140mph M6

10-18-2017, 10:29 PM	#96
760bowtie Drives: 2014 1SS/RS, 2018 Silverado CC Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 1,487	Finally finished my swap tonight. Thank you OP for putting this together. __________________ AGP 57/57 turbos and Dual Pump System, NA Cam, McLeod RXT clutch, MGW shifter, ZL1 Rear End, BMR Trailing Arms/Toe Rods, Pegasus Solid Cradle Bushings 10.7 @140mph M6

10-18-2017, 10:37 PM	#97
cc-rider Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MN Posts: 1,179	Good deal. Congrats on the swap. Awesome diff. And happy this thread helped you.