TrakMotive GM-8111 CV Axle Shaft - Front Left or Front Right

CV Axle Shaft for Cadillac Eldorado and Oldsmobile Toronado

TrakMotive GM-8111 is a new CV axle shaft for front left and front right applications on select Cadillac Eldorado and Oldsmobile Toronado models. It is built with a neoprene boot, a flange-style inboard connection, and a conventional outboard joint for direct driveline service on the listed vehicles.

Key Features

• Part number GM-8111 CV axle shaft
• Fits front right and front left positions on listed applications
• New construction, not remanufactured
• Neoprene boot material for CV joint protection
• Inboard flange connection and conventional outboard shaft connection
• 33 outboard splines
• Includes axle nut with M24 x 1.5 thread, hex head, and cotter pin locking type
• No ABS tone ring included
• Overall compressed length: 24.61 in. (625 mm)

Product Details

This TrakMotive CV axle shaft is part of the brand’s CV Axle Shaft line and is engineered for the specified front axle positions on 1966-1978 Oldsmobile Toronado and 1967-1978 Cadillac Eldorado models. The GM-8111 uses a flange-style inboard joint, a conventional outboard joint, and a neoprene boot to support driveline operation in the listed fitments. TrakMotive identifies this axle as a new unit and notes that ABS axles fit non-ABS applications unless otherwise noted.

This part cross-references Cardone New 66-1014 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Clicking or popping from worn CV joints during turns
• Vibration or shudder from a worn axle assembly
• Boot cracking that can lead to grease loss and joint wear
• Axle noise caused by spline or joint wear
• Front driveline service needs on Cadillac Eldorado and Oldsmobile Toronado vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify front left or front right position before ordering, since this axle is listed for both sides on the covered vehicles. Confirm spline count, axle nut thread size, and overall compressed length against the original part before installation. Inspect the mating hub, seals, and mounting surfaces for wear or damage so the replacement axle can seat correctly.

Quality Assurance

TrakMotive states that this CV axle shaft is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. The company also notes ISO 9001:1007 and TS 16949:2009 certification, reflecting controlled manufacturing and quality management practices.