Z28 Axle Nut Install - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

dma05 · 07-21-2022, 01:24 AM

I have a 2011 SS and upgraded the Wheel Bearing Assembly and Axles to the Z28 parts. So, I figured I would order the Z28 Axle Nut (part number 11611234) as well. While installing it, I noticed that it’s definitely different than the SS part.

Do I need to somehow indent the nut where the grooves are on the axle after torquing it down? If so, how is this done?

Thanks!

Joe.G · 07-21-2022, 06:17 AM

After torqued to spec just take a punch and dimple the Metal into the groove, You can see above the threads of the nut there is a ring of flat metal.

dma05 · 07-21-2022, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe.G

After torqued to spec just take a punch and dimple the Metal into the groove, You can see above the threads of the nut there is a ring of flat metal.

Thanks for the info!

oldman14ss · 07-23-2022, 02:39 PM

should be 2 spots on that axle dimple them both. first time i didn't and the nut came lose the center cap in my wheel kept it from flying down the high way hea45dva weird noise took wheel off. i was lucky. no damage. did you find Z28 axles?

Joe.G · 07-23-2022, 04:52 PM

I think on my SS Axles I only had one spot.

oldman14ss · 07-28-2022, 03:17 PM

1le axles have 2 just put my wheels back on and looked at it last night.

Joe.G · 07-28-2022, 03:28 PM

Yeah they are Different, Mine only have the 1 spot, Not sure about the Z/28 but I believe I see 2 in the picture above. Now you have me thinking, I am installing Brake lines sometime this week, I will double check my SS Axles.

cmack · 07-28-2022, 03:53 PM

Thanks for posting this. I have had z/28 axles and wheel hubs for maybe two years. Took diff out a few weeks ago to have eaton locker installed. Ordered two new axle nuts for my SS, forgot I needed these nuts. I appreciate the post because I was just trying to look up part number for these

dma05 · 08-03-2022, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman14ss

should be 2 spots on that axle dimple them both. first time i didn't and the nut came lose the center cap in my wheel kept it from flying down the high way hea45dva weird noise took wheel off. i was lucky. no damage. did you find Z28 axles?

I just dimpled one, but the Z28 axles do have 2 slots on them. Luckily I haven’t put my wheels back on yet and will dimple the other slots before putting them on.

Was on vacation for a week so didn’t check in on these posts. Glad I looked before putting it all back together this week.

07-21-2022, 01:24 AM	#1
dma05 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Azusa, CA Posts: 360	Z28 Axle Nut Install I have a 2011 SS and upgraded the Wheel Bearing Assembly and Axles to the Z28 parts. So, I figured I would order the Z28 Axle Nut (part number 11611234) as well. While installing it, I noticed that it’s definitely different than the SS part. Do I need to somehow indent the nut where the grooves are on the axle after torquing it down? If so, how is this done? Thanks! Attached Images __________________ Allen 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS

07-21-2022, 06:17 AM	#2
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,262	After torqued to spec just take a punch and dimple the Metal into the groove, You can see above the threads of the nut there is a ring of flat metal. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

07-23-2022, 04:52 PM	#5
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,262	I think on my SS Axles I only had one spot. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

07-28-2022, 03:28 PM	#7
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,262	Yeah they are Different, Mine only have the 1 spot, Not sure about the Z/28 but I believe I see 2 in the picture above. Now you have me thinking, I am installing Brake lines sometime this week, I will double check my SS Axles. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

07-23-2022, 02:39 PM	#4
oldman14ss Drives: 2014 1ss camaro Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: missouri Posts: 705	should be 2 spots on that axle dimple them both. first time i didn't and the nut came lose the center cap in my wheel kept it from flying down the high way hea45dva weird noise took wheel off. i was lucky. no damage. did you find Z28 axles?

07-28-2022, 03:17 PM	#6
oldman14ss Drives: 2014 1ss camaro Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: missouri Posts: 705	1le axles have 2 just put my wheels back on and looked at it last night.

07-28-2022, 03:53 PM	#8
cmack Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 196 View My Garage	Thanks for posting this. I have had z/28 axles and wheel hubs for maybe two years. Took diff out a few weeks ago to have eaton locker installed. Ordered two new axle nuts for my SS, forgot I needed these nuts. I appreciate the post because I was just trying to look up part number for these