{"product_id":"trakmotive-gm-8253xtt-cv-axle-shaft-front","title":"TrakMotive GM-8253XTT CV Axle Shaft - Front","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExtended Travel CV Axle for Silverado and Sierra\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrakMotive 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront CV axle shaft for select Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 2500 HD, and Silverado 3500 HD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront CV axle shaft for select GMC Sierra 2500 HD and Sierra 3500 HD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended Travel design with sliding center bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 44 mm more travel than an OEM CV shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 47-degree CV joint articulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium grade construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermoplastic inboard and outboard joint boots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInboard flange with bolt-on shaft connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutboard spline connection with 36 outboard splines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes axle nut with self-lock design, M27x2 thread, 33 mm socket size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo ABS tone ring included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details and Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrakMotive 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Issues This Part Can Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront axle vibration during suspension movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCV joint binding at increased articulation angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAxle length limitations on lifted or stock-height trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline noise from worn front CV components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoss of smooth front-wheel power transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Quality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TrakMotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52811186307253,"sku":"GNDX-GM-8253XTT","price":242.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/SA_GM8253XTT_Fro.jpg?v=1784271087","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/trakmotive-gm-8253xtt-cv-axle-shaft-front","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}