This Drive Axle Shaft Assembly is heat treated and precision machined to handle maximum drivetrain torque in commercial truck and heavy-duty applications. It restores correct axle shaft geometry and drivetrain reliability.
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- Direct replacement for cracked or broken axle shafts, restoring full drivetrain integrity and rated load capacity.
- Eliminates axle shaft flex and vibration that leads to premature wheel bearing, seal, and differential gear wear.
- Heat-treated alloy steel shaft handles maximum axle torque without torsional fatigue in loaded commercial truck applications.
- OEM-matched length and diameter maintain correct bearing preload and wheel hub alignment during assembly.
- Precision-machined splines and flange dimensions ensure correct engagement with differential side gears and wheel hubs.
Information:
EAK GM8.5" 28SPL 30.44" 5 LUG
Application Summary:
| Year |
Make/Model |
| 1973-1977 |
Buick Century |
| 1980-1985 |
Buick Electra |
| 1977-1981 |
Buick Estate Wagon |
| 1977-1985 |
Buick LeSabre |
| 1973-1977 |
Buick Regal |
| 1977-1978 |
Buick Riviera |
| 1977-1988 |
Chevrolet Caprice |
| 1973 |
Chevrolet Chevelle |
| 1973-1977 |
Chevrolet El Camino |
| 1977-1985 |
Chevrolet Impala |
| 1975 |
Chevrolet Malibu |
| 1973-1977 |
Chevrolet Monte Carlo |
| 1973-1977 |
GMC Sprint |
| 1977-1984 |
Oldsmobile 98 |
| 1977-1985 |
Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser |
| 1973-1977 |
Oldsmobile Cutlass |
| 1975-1977 |
Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon |
| 1973-1977 |
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme |
| 1976 |
Oldsmobile Cutlass Tiara |
| 1977-1985 |
Oldsmobile Delta 88 |
| 1977-1979 |
Oldsmobile Starfire |
| 1973-1975 |
Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser |
| 1977-1981 |
Pontiac Bonneville |
| 1977-1981 |
Pontiac Catalina |
| 1973-1974 |
Pontiac Grand Am |
| 1976-1977 |
Pontiac Grand LeMans |
| 1973-1977 |
Pontiac Grand Prix |
| 1977-1978 |
Pontiac Grand Safari |
| 1973-1977 |
Pontiac LeMans |
| 1977-1986 |
Pontiac Parisienne |
| Attributes |
| App/Model |
GM 8.5 |
| Axle Length |
30.438 |
| Axle Material |
1541 Manganese |
| Axle Shaft Spline Quantity |
28 |
| Axle Type |
GM 8.5 in. |
| California Proposition 65 |
WARNING: Cancer - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov |
| Country of Origin (Primary) |
US |
| Differential Case Design Type |
GM 8.5, GM 8.5 |
| Emission Code |
Legal US |
| Harmonized Tariff Code (Schedule B) |
8708504110 |
| Hazardous Material Code |
N |
| Inboard Spline Quantity |
28, 28 |
| Life Cycle Status Code |
Available to Order |
| Long Description |
Axle Kit |
| NAFTA Preference Criterion Code |
B |
| Outboard Spline Quantity |
28 |
| Position |
Rear |
| SDR Required Flag |
N |
| Shaft Length |
30.438 |
| Shaft Material |
1541 Manganese |
| Short Description |
Axle Kit |
| Side |
Left (Driver), Right (Passenger) |
| Taxonomy |
Differential LD |
| Taxonomy A |
LD Differential |
| Taxonomy B |
Axle Shafts |
| Taxonomy C |
Axle Kits - Rear |
| Taxonomy D |
"Left (Driver), Right (Passenger)" |
| Warranty Time |
12 |
| Wheel Bolt Pattern Size |
5 x 4.75, 5 x 4.75 |
| GTIN |
00698231997611 |
