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2013 1500 axle shaft problem

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Hello. I just purchased a 2013 silverado LT 1500 ext cab off an auction. The truck was in a accident and had some damage. I ran into a problem with the rear axle shaft. The plate where the studs are is bent, so the spare wheel just wobbles, it actually destroyed the orginal wheel from the accident. I have removed the shaft. But when I called the dealership to order a new one they advised there was to options a 8.5 axle shaft or a 9.5 axle shaft. Even with running the trucks vin number it gave them two options. What would I need to measure on the rear def or axle shaft to know which one to purchase. Thanks Eli

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What engine is in the truck? Does it have drum or disc in the rear? The VIN should give them some limitations when they search in the catalog and narrow down which axle is in it.

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wow thanks! How are you able to figure that out? Just for my own knowledge....

 

I work with them every day lol. Parts catalog does tell, just got a find a guy who can interpret it good haha.

 

2007-2013 5.3 trucks are 99.9% equipped with the 8.625" axle. The only ones that use the 9.5" axle are 6.0 Vortec Max and 6.2 equipped 1/2 ton trucks. Both Vortec Max and Max Trailer package trucks (6.0 and 6.2 engines) all have rear disc brakes. No 2007-2013 4.3 and 5.3 truck is equipped with rear disc brakes, all are drum. If its 2007-2013 with rear drum? 8.625".

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