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CrudeJewelSS · 05-04-2013, 02:31 AM

just snapped 1 hex bolt from trans to shaft today, drove her home though! should probably replace all 3 right? any idea what the dss shaft kit is worth?

K32 Camaro · 05-06-2013, 05:20 PM

Driveshafts are uaually around 900 for this car. This is an old thread, I don't think the threat of broken DS' is really a concern anymore.

Vader2011v6 · 05-07-2013, 01:33 AM

I actually just received my new drive shaft from the drive shaft shop. Broke all three bolts an it hit my heat shield and gas tank in the process. I didn't want to mess with constantly changing my bolts.

CrudeJewelSS · 05-08-2013, 12:43 AM

k32, what do you mean no threat of broken ds?
and vador, what did it run ya if you dont mind me asking and did they just look at the car and old shaft and fabricate it?
im also curios if its just kinda eliminating the rubber pieces so why wouldnt the bolts from new shaft to trans and diff just snap??
and one more for ya Vador, did it puncture the gas tank?

Vader2011v6 · 05-08-2013, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by CrudeJewelSS

k32, what do you mean no threat of broken ds?
and vador, what did it run ya if you dont mind me asking and did they just look at the car and old shaft and fabricate it?
im also curios if its just kinda eliminating the rubber pieces so why wouldnt the bolts from new shaft to trans and diff just snap??
and one more for ya Vador, did it puncture the gas tank?

Not sure yet it was dark and started raining on us before we can look at the tank. Heat shield was pretty messed up on the gas tank.We didn't have a lift.The driveshaft shop already had one design setup cost 952 that includes shipping and everything. Driveshaft bolts broke then it moved for a little and slashed away at anything it could because its a two piece.

CrudeJewelSS · 05-08-2013, 12:56 AM

hmmm ya i could see alot of damage happening i got lucky only 1 broke, even drove it home with 2 just very softly. ok so where did you get the shaft from? and have you installed it yet? any issues?

Vader2011v6 · 05-08-2013, 12:59 AM

I ordered it straight from the drive shaft shop. It takes like 3 weeks to get one made. Not installed yet.i will keep everyone posted. The stock shaft is probly ok just needs stronger bolts.

CrudeJewelSS · 05-08-2013, 01:00 AM

i know but like what shop and where haha? just noticed you have a v6? and still snapping the bolts?

Vader2011v6 · 05-08-2013, 01:03 AM

Yeah. Think they were loosening over time. I had a vibration in the back for awhile an no one could pin point it.there was vibration after 75 mph for awhile. Think the got loose and bent over time.

Vader2011v6 · 05-08-2013, 01:04 AM

I got it off the drive shaft shop web site

Vinnysrt8 · 05-08-2013, 12:40 PM

i just got a solid drive shaft dont want it to snap anymore..

Anthony@RWHP · 05-08-2013, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CrudeJewelSS

i know but like what shop and where haha? just noticed you have a v6? and still snapping the bolts?

Name of the company is "the driveshaft shop" lol

POWERFREAK · 05-08-2013, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthony@RWHP

Name of the company is "the driveshaft shop" lol

Yup... http://www.driveshaftshop.com/

Who's on first???

CrudeJewelSS · 05-08-2013, 04:26 PM

haha now i get it

ok so what is preventing the bolts from a solid driveshaft to the rear yoke and trans output shaft from snapping just like they did when connected to the rubber cuppler????? because now you have no "give" id expect something has to break?
i ended up getting some same grade bolts from a fastner shop in kelowna seems to be working fine for now the dealership said there was none in canada and had to wait 2 weeks!!! EFF that Sheet!!!!

05-07-2013, 01:33 AM	#59
Vader2011v6 Drives: 2014 custom blue ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,246	I actually just received my new drive shaft from the drive shaft shop. Broke all three bolts an it hit my heat shield and gas tank in the process. I didn't want to mess with constantly changing my bolts. __________________ Custom blue 2014 ZL1. Cold air intake,clear bra,apex springs,apex oil catchcan,18 percent pulley,stainless works long tubes wit high flow cats,ls3 throttle body, (595tq/607hp) to the wheels

05-08-2013, 12:40 PM	#67
Vinnysrt8 Drives: Jeep srt8 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 215	i just got a solid drive shaft dont want it to snap anymore.. __________________ 2010 2ss/rs inferno orange with inferno interior with painted body kit. MODS 20% tint, Borla Atak, BBK Headers no cats, Cold air induction cai, custom tune. 2007 JEEP SRT8 11 Second club V-3 Vortech Supercharger, Borla S, 180 t-stat, diablo sport predator, Eibach lowering springs, shorty antenna, crossed drilled and slotted rotors, dash hawk, 20% tint,tinted tails, rammedic23 fiberglass hood.

05-04-2013, 02:31 AM	#57
CrudeJewelSS Build,Race,Break,Repeat Drives: 2010 Red Jewel Camaro 2SS 6M Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kelowna British Columbia, Canada Posts: 301 View My Garage	just snapped 1 hex bolt from trans to shaft today, drove her home though! should probably replace all 3 right? any idea what the dss shaft kit is worth?

05-06-2013, 05:20 PM	#58
K32 Camaro V8 lounge member #5 Drives: 12 2SS Synergy Camaro, 05 PontiacG6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,301	Driveshafts are uaually around 900 for this car. This is an old thread, I don't think the threat of broken DS' is really a concern anymore.

05-08-2013, 12:43 AM	#60
CrudeJewelSS Build,Race,Break,Repeat Drives: 2010 Red Jewel Camaro 2SS 6M Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kelowna British Columbia, Canada Posts: 301 View My Garage	k32, what do you mean no threat of broken ds? and vador, what did it run ya if you dont mind me asking and did they just look at the car and old shaft and fabricate it? im also curios if its just kinda eliminating the rubber pieces so why wouldnt the bolts from new shaft to trans and diff just snap?? and one more for ya Vador, did it puncture the gas tank?

05-08-2013, 12:56 AM	#62
CrudeJewelSS Build,Race,Break,Repeat Drives: 2010 Red Jewel Camaro 2SS 6M Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kelowna British Columbia, Canada Posts: 301 View My Garage	hmmm ya i could see alot of damage happening i got lucky only 1 broke, even drove it home with 2 just very softly. ok so where did you get the shaft from? and have you installed it yet? any issues?

05-08-2013, 12:59 AM	#63
Vader2011v6 Drives: 2014 custom blue ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,246	I ordered it straight from the drive shaft shop. It takes like 3 weeks to get one made. Not installed yet.i will keep everyone posted. The stock shaft is probly ok just needs stronger bolts.

05-08-2013, 01:00 AM	#64
CrudeJewelSS Build,Race,Break,Repeat Drives: 2010 Red Jewel Camaro 2SS 6M Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kelowna British Columbia, Canada Posts: 301 View My Garage	i know but like what shop and where haha? just noticed you have a v6? and still snapping the bolts?

05-08-2013, 01:03 AM	#65
Vader2011v6 Drives: 2014 custom blue ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,246	Yeah. Think they were loosening over time. I had a vibration in the back for awhile an no one could pin point it.there was vibration after 75 mph for awhile. Think the got loose and bent over time.

05-08-2013, 01:04 AM	#66
Vader2011v6 Drives: 2014 custom blue ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,246	I got it off the drive shaft shop web site

05-08-2013, 04:26 PM	#70
CrudeJewelSS Build,Race,Break,Repeat Drives: 2010 Red Jewel Camaro 2SS 6M Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kelowna British Columbia, Canada Posts: 301 View My Garage	haha now i get it ok so what is preventing the bolts from a solid driveshaft to the rear yoke and trans output shaft from snapping just like they did when connected to the rubber cuppler????? because now you have no "give" id expect something has to break? i ended up getting some same grade bolts from a fastner shop in kelowna seems to be working fine for now the dealership said there was none in canada and had to wait 2 weeks!!! EFF that Sheet!!!!