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boosted52ss · 12-31-2023, 12:51 PM

I've searched the forums, new to the Camaro, but after a pull I've developed a clicking noise and frequency change with speed. Coming from rear driver side wheel area. Sounds like metal clicking, but raided the car, put it in gear, and no clicking, it is lowered, very low. When I turn left and relieve pressure off the wheel it stops, and if I turn right and load the left side, it is worse...has anyone experienced this? Could it be the washers that I've read before? Thanks in advance.

fz4k98 · 12-31-2023, 02:52 PM

you may want to look at how much free play is in the axle joints. I had a clicking on left rear and it was the outer axle flex joint worn out.

boosted52ss · 12-31-2023, 04:50 PM

Awesome, thanks. The axels are the only thing left in the rear that is stock. Time to get some zl1 axels then...thanks for the help

1JEWLDSSRS · 12-31-2023, 06:09 PM

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Awesome, thanks. The axels are the only thing left in the rear that is stock. Time to get some zl1 axels then...thanks for the help

I saw some for sale either yesterday or the day before in the ZL1 for sale section.. Better jump on them if he still has them!!

1JEWLDSSRS · 12-31-2023, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by boosted52ss

Awesome, thanks. The axels are the only thing left in the rear that is stock. Time to get some zl1 axels then...thanks for the help

Here ya go, low miles too!! Maybe he will sell just the axles..

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621926

CamaroCracka · 12-31-2023, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by boosted52ss

Awesome, thanks. The axels are the only thing left in the rear that is stock. Time to get some zl1 axels then...thanks for the help

Do you have a ZL1 diff? If not, some guys have been able to get some Z28 axles which are the strongest factory axle available for the 10 bolt. Although, at that price I would just step up to some GForce Renegades.

boosted52ss · 12-31-2023, 08:05 PM

I don't have the zl1 diff, I thought I read somewhere that the stock zl1 would fit with no mods to the diff? Wrong info?

CamaroCracka · 01-01-2024, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by boosted52ss

I don't have the zl1 diff, I thought I read somewhere that the stock zl1 would fit with no mods to the diff? Wrong info?

Yes, ZL1 axles only work with a ZL1 diff. The end that goes in the diff is the show stopper. The outers will slide into any of the V8 hubs, although the ZL1/Z28 hub is recommended if you are really producing power that requires a ZL1 diff. ZL1/Z28 hubs are beefier all around and are actually a good upgrade for any V8 Gen5.

FASTFATBOY · 01-01-2024, 04:29 PM

C5-C6 Corvettes are bad about clicking when backing out or pulling forward, the splines in the axles where they go through the hub rust up. I hear my ZL1 do it with the windows down. It's almost like a cracking sound.

I would retorque the axle nuts if that doesn't fix it pull the axles out of the hub, clean them along with the hub splines and use motorcycle chain wax as lube when you put it back together.

Blue Loctite the nut if you reuse it.

Look on Corvette Forum for more info.

morepowerjoe · 01-02-2024, 05:27 AM

Yeah, I agree, must be an issue with the axle shaft. When I replaced mine, they were making all kinds of noise. At first, I replaced them with cheap rock auto axles, and they actually made more noise than the old stock axles. So then I replaced them with the OEM AC Delco and presto, all the noise was gone. I even bought an extra set before they were all gone. Also, they say that the axle nut is a onetime use, but we have reused the nut on my son's C5 like 4 times with no problems. But we did use an impact though.

boosted52ss · 01-02-2024, 02:42 PM

Okay, so I'll find some replacement axels, i can't afford the 1k hp ones, but I'm not quite there yet, and since the axels are the only thing left stock right now, I'll put stock back on for now and save for some 1k hp ones later down the road. Since I'm there, I'll throw in new hubs too...thanks for all the help!

morepowerjoe · 01-02-2024, 03:07 PM

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Okay, so I'll find some replacement axels, i can't afford the 1k hp ones, but I'm not quite there yet, and since the axels are the only thing left stock right now, I'll put stock back on for now and save for some 1k hp ones later down the road. Since I'm there, I'll throw in new hubs too...thanks for all the help!

Well stock doesn't mean OEM AC Delco. If your getting anything else your likely just wasting your money. Been down that road before and like I was trying to say with the Chinese axles you got a 50/50 chance weather or not they will still make noise or not. I would take a good pair of used ac delco before I would use a foreign made axle that's how bad they are. But maybe you'll get lucky.

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-02-2024, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by boosted52ss

Okay, so I'll find some replacement axels, i can't afford the 1k hp ones, but I'm not quite there yet, and since the axels are the only thing left stock right now, I'll put stock back on for now and save for some 1k hp ones later down the road. Since I'm there, I'll throw in new hubs too...thanks for all the help!

Did you see my post # 5, there is a guy selling ZL1 axles with low miles..

Joe.G · 01-03-2024, 08:53 AM

He doesn't have a ZL1 Diff so at this time he can't use them. You would think someone would produce a quality replacement axle for the guy's that don't need the 1K plus ones.

12-31-2023, 12:51 PM	#1
boosted52ss Drives: Chevrolet Whipple Camaro Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5	Strange clicking, need help, not clunking I've searched the forums, new to the Camaro, but after a pull I've developed a clicking noise and frequency change with speed. Coming from rear driver side wheel area. Sounds like metal clicking, but raided the car, put it in gear, and no clicking, it is lowered, very low. When I turn left and relieve pressure off the wheel it stops, and if I turn right and load the left side, it is worse...has anyone experienced this? Could it be the washers that I've read before? Thanks in advance.

01-01-2024, 04:29 PM	#9
FASTFATBOY Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Mobile Al Posts: 301	C5-C6 Corvettes are bad about clicking when backing out or pulling forward, the splines in the axles where they go through the hub rust up. I hear my ZL1 do it with the windows down. It's almost like a cracking sound. I would retorque the axle nuts if that doesn't fix it pull the axles out of the hub, clean them along with the hub splines and use motorcycle chain wax as lube when you put it back together. Blue Loctite the nut if you reuse it. Look on Corvette Forum for more info. __________________ 2013 ZL1 M6, 2.4 pulley and a few bolt ons. 590 wheel and 11.70@122 on a hard tire.

01-02-2024, 05:27 AM	#10
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,105	Yeah, I agree, must be an issue with the axle shaft. When I replaced mine, they were making all kinds of noise. At first, I replaced them with cheap rock auto axles, and they actually made more noise than the old stock axles. So then I replaced them with the OEM AC Delco and presto, all the noise was gone. I even bought an extra set before they were all gone. Also, they say that the axle nut is a onetime use, but we have reused the nut on my son's C5 like 4 times with no problems. But we did use an impact though. __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

01-03-2024, 08:53 AM	#14
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	He doesn't have a ZL1 Diff so at this time he can't use them. You would think someone would produce a quality replacement axle for the guy's that don't need the 1K plus ones. __________________ 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.

12-31-2023, 02:52 PM	#2
fz4k98 Drives: 2013 1ss Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: WI. Posts: 520	you may want to look at how much free play is in the axle joints. I had a clicking on left rear and it was the outer axle flex joint worn out.

12-31-2023, 04:50 PM	#3
boosted52ss Drives: Chevrolet Whipple Camaro Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5	Awesome, thanks. The axels are the only thing left in the rear that is stock. Time to get some zl1 axels then...thanks for the help

12-31-2023, 08:05 PM	#7
boosted52ss Drives: Chevrolet Whipple Camaro Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5	I don't have the zl1 diff, I thought I read somewhere that the stock zl1 would fit with no mods to the diff? Wrong info?

01-02-2024, 02:42 PM	#11
boosted52ss Drives: Chevrolet Whipple Camaro Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5	Okay, so I'll find some replacement axels, i can't afford the 1k hp ones, but I'm not quite there yet, and since the axels are the only thing left stock right now, I'll put stock back on for now and save for some 1k hp ones later down the road. Since I'm there, I'll throw in new hubs too...thanks for all the help!