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Black_SS10 · 11-24-2020, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Shtiggs

I installed a DSS 3.5" aluminum shaft and have a ton of vibration at high speed. It starts around 75MPH but is really pronounced at 100+. Do you think that solid rear cradle bushings would help with that at all? If I cannot get the vibration under control I will need to get rid of the 1 piece.

What kind of vibration?

The shaft is marked when balanced. Did you line up the marks? Measure the cv? May need to contact DSS.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 11-24-2020, 02:40 PM

Solid Cradle bushings will not help. Your issue is a balance or clock issue. There are times when I regret my solid bushings, mainly on rugged roads with worn out drag radials. Or in the rain when the car plays roller coaster over the highway bumps.

Shtiggs · 06-16-2021, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_SS10

What kind of vibration?

The shaft is marked when balanced. Did you line up the marks? Measure the cv? May need to contact DSS.

I had triple checked the cv measurements when I installed it. The marks were defiantly lined up and clocking it made some difference but not enough. I finally got an RMA and it has been returned. The first time I sent the shaft in for RMA was because it was too long. They shortened it and assured me that it would not be sent out without going back on the balancer. I did not see any evidence that balancing weights were removed/changed. After that RMA I was able to install it and is where I had the vibration complaint. I clocked the shaft as suggested and it did some good but not enough. I got it back in for a second RMA just for balancing. I just got it back a couple of day ago and the weights were removed and the balancer had relocated and resized the weights. This indicates to me that the shaft was not actually rebalanced after the first RMA. I will update here once I have it back on and tested.

1JEWLDSSRS · 06-16-2021, 07:59 PM

Wow that's a lot of wasted energy and time on your part. I sure hope it works out for you this time and all be good. Good luck.

BADNEWS · 04-19-2022, 03:29 PM

How did you fix the ebrake rubbing against the drive shaft???

BADNEWS · 04-19-2022, 03:31 PM

How did you fix the ebrake rubbing against the drive shaft?

1JEWLDSSRS · 04-19-2022, 04:13 PM

I for one, never had THAT issue to deal with.

Rob3D · 04-19-2022, 07:49 PM

This is one of the most helpful threads ever started.

camguynj · 04-20-2022, 10:06 AM

Did anyone also install a driveshaft loop? If so which one?

CamaroCracka · 04-20-2022, 11:17 AM

I had the BMR loop before I changed shafts, so I just welded a 3" piece 1/4 plate to the end and connected the loop to that. I did have to trim the heat shield. I think BMR and Metco make a version for the one-piece shafts.

camguynj · 04-21-2022, 07:12 AM

Thanks for your reply and info!

camguynj · 04-21-2022, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Well guys, I didn't go for the G-Force one since they have a 10 week lead time, so I went with the DSS one and got it in 5 days from Phastek!!! Nice looking piece of equipment, now just have to get it installed and see how she works..

https://www.phastekperformance.com/D...t-gmca11-a.htm

Just heard from GForce today that they do NOT offer driveshafts anymore for 5th gens. Too bad

1JEWLDSSRS · 04-22-2022, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by camguynj

Just heard from GForce today that they do NOT offer driveshafts anymore for 5th gens. Too bad

Really? Wow that really limits your choices!!

camguynj · 04-22-2022, 09:56 AM

I know. I couldn’t believe it until I got a reply from them asking why I didn't see any driveshafts for any vehicles on their website. Shame

11-24-2020, 02:40 PM	#86
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,262	Solid Cradle bushings will not help. Your issue is a balance or clock issue. There are times when I regret my solid bushings, mainly on rugged roads with worn out drag radials. Or in the rain when the car plays roller coaster over the highway bumps. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

06-16-2021, 07:59 PM	#88
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 14,150	Wow that's a lot of wasted energy and time on your part. I sure hope it works out for you this time and all be good. Good luck. __________________ 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.

04-19-2022, 04:13 PM	#91
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 14,150	I for one, never had THAT issue to deal with. __________________ 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.

04-20-2022, 11:17 AM	#94
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 3,044	I had the BMR loop before I changed shafts, so I just welded a 3" piece 1/4 plate to the end and connected the loop to that. I did have to trim the heat shield. I think BMR and Metco make a version for the one-piece shafts. __________________ 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.

04-19-2022, 03:29 PM	#89
BADNEWS Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/1LE Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Alabama Posts: 4	How did you fix the ebrake rubbing against the drive shaft???

04-19-2022, 03:31 PM	#90
BADNEWS Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/1LE Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Alabama Posts: 4	How did you fix the ebrake rubbing against the drive shaft?

04-19-2022, 07:49 PM	#92
Rob3D Drives: Car Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,192	This is one of the most helpful threads ever started.

04-20-2022, 10:06 AM	#93
camguynj Drives: '13 SS/RS LS3 BRM Cammed NPP Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 3,858 View My Garage	Did anyone also install a driveshaft loop? If so which one?

04-21-2022, 07:12 AM	#95
camguynj Drives: '13 SS/RS LS3 BRM Cammed NPP Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 3,858 View My Garage	Thanks for your reply and info!

04-22-2022, 09:56 AM	#98
camguynj Drives: '13 SS/RS LS3 BRM Cammed NPP Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 3,858 View My Garage	I know. I couldn’t believe it until I got a reply from them asking why I didn't see any driveshafts for any vehicles on their website. Shame