TrakMotive GM-8253XTT CV Axle Shaft - Front

Extended Travel CV Axle for Silverado and Sierra

TrakMotive GM-8253XTT is an Extended Travel CV Axle Shaft built for front applications on select Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 2500 HD, Silverado 3500 HD, and GMC Sierra 2500 HD and Sierra 3500 HD models. It is designed for lifted or stock suspensions and for on-road or off-road use where additional suspension movement is needed.

The Extended Travel CV Axle Shaft line uses a sliding center bar to provide up to 44 mm more travel than a standard OEM CV shaft, along with CV joint articulation up to 47 degrees versus a typical 23-degree OE joint. That extra range helps maintain driveline operation through suspension travel changes on heavy-duty trucks.

• Front CV axle shaft for select Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 2500 HD, and Silverado 3500 HD
• Front CV axle shaft for select GMC Sierra 2500 HD and Sierra 3500 HD
• Extended Travel design with sliding center bar
• Up to 44 mm more travel than an OEM CV shaft
• Up to 47-degree CV joint articulation
• Premium grade construction
• Thermoplastic inboard and outboard joint boots
• Inboard flange with bolt-on shaft connection
• Outboard spline connection with 36 outboard splines
• Includes axle nut with self-lock design, M27x2 thread, 33 mm socket size
• No ABS tone ring included

Product Details and Fitment

TrakMotive GM-8253XTT is a front CV axle shaft engineered for heavy-duty truck driveline service where suspension travel and joint angle matter. It measures 23 1/8 inches compressed and 25.5 inches extended, with an 8-bolt inboard joint pattern and a conventional outboard joint design. This part cross-references TrakMotive GM-8253XTT for the same application.

Fits 2011-2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, front. Fits 2011-2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, front. Fits 2011-2014 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD, front. Fits 2011-2014 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, front. Fits 2011-2014 GMC Sierra 3500 HD, front.

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Front axle vibration during suspension movement
• CV joint binding at increased articulation angles
• Axle length limitations on lifted or stock-height trucks
• Driveline noise from worn front CV components
• Loss of smooth front-wheel power transfer

Installation Notes and Quality Assurance

Verify axle nut thread size, socket size, spline count, and inboard bolt pattern before installation. Confirm front application and suspension setup against the vehicle’s service information, especially on Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty models. GM-8253XTT is built as a premium-grade replacement for the listed fitments and follows TrakMotive’s Extended Travel CV Axle Shaft design specifications.