3.5 DSS aluminum Drive shaft question - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

MSgt O · 01-29-2025, 12:42 PM

Rear Subframe/Cradle Lock-out kit MUST BE INSTALLED on the vehicle PRIOR to installing a Driveshaft Shop 1-Piece Driveshaft

What does this entail or mean?

HOJO · 01-29-2025, 12:54 PM

I have a one piece DSS shaft and did not use a Cradle lock out kit. I believe I may have read something about that regarding the Gen 6 Camaro. Unless they are doing something way different now, you should be fine bolting it in.

MSgt O · 01-29-2025, 01:51 PM

OK thanks! Do you have a manual or auto, and im not sure why that would matter..but figure I better ask

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-29-2025, 05:45 PM

News to me as well! We didn't do anything like that on my install... It wasn't even mentioned in the install instructions.

CamaroCracka · 01-29-2025, 08:12 PM

Mine either. I have a manual trans.

MSgt O · 01-29-2025, 08:21 PM

huh the phasetek wedsite specifies it...but I trust you all. Thanks!!
https://www.phastekperformance.com/D...Buy3glUc9mdtyz

Joe.G · 01-30-2025, 08:29 AM

I believe they are trying to limit the amount of movement as the one piece doesn't have as much give as the 2 piece. As a daily diver that isn't driven hard probably would never have an issue.

In my opinion cradle mounts are an absolute must in these cars no matter the type of use.

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-30-2025, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe.G

I believe they are trying to limit the amount of movement as the one piece doesn't have as much give as the 2 piece. As a daily diver that isn't driven hard probably would never have an issue.

In my opinion cradle mounts are an absolute must in these cars no matter the type of use.

What Joe said. When you install one of these, at least mine does, the TQ that is delivered to the rear is a massive difference than what the stock DS delivered, it's like twice as much, and INSTANT! No lag, so yeah like most of us have done, solid cradle mounts are a must to limit the cradle movement and not mess up the DS couplings/joints. Hers's a cool vid showing what I'm talking about. Enjoy!

MSgt O · 01-30-2025, 11:39 AM

Very cool video and makes total sense! Thanks guys. Another thing to add to the list of things to do once it warms up some!

HOJO · 01-30-2025, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSgt O

OK thanks! Do you have a manual or auto, and im not sure why that would matter..but figure I better ask

I am a manual. Some use solid mounts, some do not. I do not and have a twin turbo set up with 648 whp and a ZL1 diff and axels. All depends on how hard you want to drive it.

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-30-2025, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOJO

I am a manual. Some use solid mounts, some do not. I do not and have a twin turbo set up with 648 whp and a ZL1 diff and axels. All depends on how hard you want to drive it.

That too. You don't really need solid mounts, but if you drive your Camaro hard a lot, ya might want to. Plus if you do install the solids, expect some increased NVH..

01-29-2025, 12:42 PM	#1
MSgt O Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert LS3/M6 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Cheboygan, Michigan Posts: 916	3.5 DSS aluminum Drive shaft question Rear Subframe/Cradle Lock-out kit MUST BE INSTALLED on the vehicle PRIOR to installing a Driveshaft Shop 1-Piece Driveshaft What does this entail or mean?

01-29-2025, 05:45 PM	#4
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 14,034	News to me as well! We didn't do anything like that on my install... It wasn't even mentioned in the install instructions. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

01-29-2025, 08:12 PM	#5
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 3,041	Mine either. I have a manual trans. __________________ 2010 SS - Kind of an On3 kit, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1 brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. Gen6 ZL1 brakes.

01-30-2025, 08:29 AM	#7
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,763	I believe they are trying to limit the amount of movement as the one piece doesn't have as much give as the 2 piece. As a daily diver that isn't driven hard probably would never have an issue. In my opinion cradle mounts are an absolute must in these cars no matter the type of use. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

01-29-2025, 12:54 PM	#2
HOJO Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS 1LE 1967 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 887	I have a one piece DSS shaft and did not use a Cradle lock out kit. I believe I may have read something about that regarding the Gen 6 Camaro. Unless they are doing something way different now, you should be fine bolting it in.

01-29-2025, 01:51 PM	#3
MSgt O Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert LS3/M6 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Cheboygan, Michigan Posts: 916	OK thanks! Do you have a manual or auto, and im not sure why that would matter..but figure I better ask

01-29-2025, 08:21 PM	#6
MSgt O Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert LS3/M6 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Cheboygan, Michigan Posts: 916	huh the phasetek wedsite specifies it...but I trust you all. Thanks!! https://www.phastekperformance.com/D...Buy3glUc9mdtyz

01-30-2025, 11:39 AM	#9
MSgt O Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert LS3/M6 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Cheboygan, Michigan Posts: 916	Very cool video and makes total sense! Thanks guys. Another thing to add to the list of things to do once it warms up some!