Features:
When you’re building power into your LBZ or LMM Duramax, the last thing you want is the bottom end shifting under stress. That’s where the Gator Fasteners Heavy Duty Main Stud Kit steps in. Whether your truck is a tow rig, weekend warrior, or daily driver with a little extra punch, these main studs keep everything locked down tight. Factory main bolts simply aren’t built for high-performance applications, they can stretch, shift, and compromise the integrity of your engine over time. Gator’s studs are heat-treated, high-strength, and designed to hold their torque no matter how hard you’re pushing. It’s an affordable upgrade that offers real insurance against failure when the boost is high or the load is heavy. If you’re already into your engine for a rebuild or performance project, this is one of those upgrades that makes complete sense. You’re putting in the time and effort, make sure the bottom end holds together for the long haul.
The Gator Fasteners MSK66ZM Heavy Duty Main Stud Kit is built to replace the factory main bolts on 2006–2010 6.6L Duramax LBZ and LMM engines with a significantly stronger and more reliable solution. These studs are manufactured from premium-grade, heat-treated steel and provide much higher tensile strength compared to OEM hardware. This means they resist stretching and fatigue, particularly under extreme pressure, RPM, or load conditions. By using studs instead of bolts, the clamping force is more evenly distributed across the main bearing caps, improving engine stability and reducing the risk of cap walk during high-stress operation. This is especially critical for trucks running increased horsepower, added boost, or pulling heavy loads regularly. The kit is a great match for performance builds where bottom end integrity is essential, including race applications, heavy towing, or aggressive street setups. These fasteners help reinforce the foundation of your engine, ensuring the rest of your upgrades have a solid base to build from. Gator designed this kit to meet the demands of real-world power and torque, no shortcuts, just strength where it counts.
Fits: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 GM Silverado/Sierra 2500HD/3500HD 6.6L Duramax
Notes:
Property | Values |
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Year Ranges | 2006-2010 |
Make | GM/Chevrolet/GMC |
Model | Silverado/Sierra |
Series | 2500HD/3500HD |
Engine | 6.6L Duramax LBZ/6.6L Duramax LMM |
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