Hey all my friend has a 2006 cobalt ss 2.0 5 speed manual. He changed the axles on both sides, now the passenger side keeps coming apart on the inner shaft. I do believe that it has been lowered, he bought it like it is so can't confirm that it has been lowered but it's pretty close to the ground. The shaft that came out of it measures 24 inches, the shaft they gave him is 23 inches compressed. Now from what I read the gm oem axle is 19 and some change compressed. Am I missing something here the oem axle is much shorter than the after market but the after market is to short every time he goes over a bump after replacement it pulls apart and breaks. Can anyone tell me what axle we need to get a part number would be awsome. Thanks all

 

Honestly you are going to need a few things to help with this issue. So number one you probably need steering rack spacers if the car is that low those will help get the axles back into correct alignment. Also you will probably need a rear trans mount spacer. Again same reason which is to raise the trans to get the axles in proper alignment. These will help keep the axles from breaking prematurely. Also ZZP has stage 1 axles for the lsj. Here is the link along with the other products I mentioned to you.

ZZP LSJ Axles-Stage 1 – ZZPerformance

Rear Trans Mount Spacer – ZZPerformance

ZZP Steering Rack Spacers – ZZPerformance

 

Thank you for your reply my only question is why is it just now doing this he has driven it for quite some time. Now after changing axles it starts breaking.

 

If they were cheaper brand axles I could see that happening. Those ZZP ones are good though so he should try those ones. The other alternative is to see if you can find used oem axles either maybe on ebay or craigslist or facebook market place

 

Well he got all the parts suggested and so far it is staying together he did say it has a small vibration but that could be anything thanks for the help guys.