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Shtiggs · 10-06-2020, 08:24 AM

Hi Everyone! I recently purchased a Driveshaft Shop 3.5 Aluminum drive shaft for a 2014 SS LS3 manual. The only modifications that I have so far are an Eaton tru-track diff and 4.10 gears installed in the stock housing. The issue is the length of the driveshaft was not correct! From what I was told by the Driveshaft Shop the correct flange to flange measurement should be 561/8" but mine is measuring at 553/8" using the stock transmission and pinion flanges. Has anyone else had this issues? Also it would be really useful if anyone else can post their measurement for the same year and make. I am curious if there is something strange with mine.

Thanks!
Diff:

Flange to flange measurement:

larry_g · 10-06-2020, 10:14 AM

I'm replacing my driveshaft this weekend and can take a measurement for comparison.

Shtiggs · 10-06-2020, 10:28 AM

That would be awesome. I should note that the Driveshaft Shop is being amazing with the troubleshooting on this. I am sending it back to have it shortened. The part I ordered was GMCA10-A.

Scotty D · 10-06-2020, 11:14 AM

The only time I measured is when I installed it and follow the directions
Mine was right at 3.25
And i havent had a issue as of yet
Keeping my fingers crossed

Shtiggs · 10-06-2020, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scotty D

The only time I measured is when I installed it and follow the directions
Mine was right at 3.25
And i havent had a issue as of yet
Keeping my fingers crossed

Unfortunately mine was too long to even install. The cv was bottomed out before I could get the yoke over the alignment pin on the pinon flange. Measuring the entire DS assembly it was the exact same measurement as my flange to flange.

You have better luck than me my friend!

Scotty D · 10-06-2020, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Shtiggs

Unfortunately mine was too long to even install. The cv was bottomed out before I could get the yoke over the alignment pin on the pinon flange. Measuring the entire DS assembly it was the exact same measurement as my flange to flange.

You have better luck than me my friend!

Dame that sucks
Sorry bro

gsxrturbo · 10-07-2020, 06:54 PM

I had the same problem,wrong length.i sent it back,they fixed it,guys were jack asses about it,put it back on.140 to 150 shook like crazy,pulled the piece of shit off and sold it.problem solved.not happy about it.they tryed saying the vendor was at fault.wtf they can kiss my ass

Shtiggs · 10-08-2020, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by gsxrturbo

I had the same problem,wrong length.i sent it back,they fixed it,guys were jack asses about it,put it back on.140 to 150 shook like crazy,pulled the piece of shit off and sold it.problem solved.not happy about it.they tryed saying the vendor was at fault.wtf they can kiss my ass

They have been good to me thus far and I am hoping the fix will be well balanced. When I called they confirmed all of the measurements with me and said the part was correct. Did you end up getting a different single piece driveshaft? If so who did you go with? I hope I don't have the same problem you had with balance after they fix it. Also, did you happen to have your flange to flange measurement to post? I really don't understand how a vendor could be at fault if they are selling by part#, I verified the # was correct on mine.

What really sucks is that I have to pay shipping so this is really going to end up costing me...

gsxrturbo · 10-09-2020, 09:49 AM

start digging around they sent out many that were to long,guess the guy that cut them doesnt use a tape measure is what i think,worst thing about it they dont own up to the problem

larry_g · 10-10-2020, 11:59 AM

Mine also measured at 55-3/8"

Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Shtiggs · 10-12-2020, 09:55 AM

Thanks for the measurement @larry_g. It really does get under my skin that I have to end up paying more in shipping for them to correct a manufacturing defect.

Shtiggs · 11-17-2020, 06:48 PM

I am really starting to regret going with the DSS shaft. I just got it back yesterday from them shorting it. Everything went smooth on the installation but now I have extreme vibration between 120 and 140. I will be rotating it tomorrow as they stated to do, to see if the speed range of the vibration changes or if it is resonating through the shaft. Seems too hard of vibrations to be resonance though.

Shtiggs · 11-17-2020, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larry_g

I'm replacing my driveshaft this weekend and can take a measurement for comparison.

What driveshaft did you go with (DSS, Gforce)?

Shtiggs · 11-18-2020, 09:44 AM

I am also going to get my tires rotated and road force balanced to see if the issue is there. I think that I should be feeling vibrations earlier if it was caused by the shaft. I could use some feedback on other possible issues if rotating the shaft, and tire work does not solve the issue. Last thing I want is damage from vibration resonance to the transmission.

10-06-2020, 08:24 AM	#1
Shtiggs Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS Manual Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Denver Posts: 54	2014 SS manual Driveshaft issues. Hi Everyone! I recently purchased a Driveshaft Shop 3.5 Aluminum drive shaft for a 2014 SS LS3 manual. The only modifications that I have so far are an Eaton tru-track diff and 4.10 gears installed in the stock housing. The issue is the length of the driveshaft was not correct! From what I was told by the Driveshaft Shop the correct flange to flange measurement should be 561/8" but mine is measuring at 553/8" using the stock transmission and pinion flanges. Has anyone else had this issues? Also it would be really useful if anyone else can post their measurement for the same year and make. I am curious if there is something strange with mine. Thanks! Diff: Flange to flange measurement: Last edited by Shtiggs; 10-06-2020 at 09:29 AM. Reason: add pics

10-06-2020, 10:14 AM	#2
larry_g Drives: 2014 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 826	I'm replacing my driveshaft this weekend and can take a measurement for comparison. __________________ 830 WHP 700 WTQ, Whipple 2.9 @ 13lbs Boost, Flex Fuel Tune by Blevins Tuning, LSA SBE, 3.5 GripTec, ATI LS3 Damper, AFR 260cc Mongoose, ARP Studs, Yella Terra Ultralites, Johnson 2110R, BTR PDS Stage 3, Melling 10355, Improved Racing Baffle, ID1050X, DSX Triple Fuel Pump, RotoFab CAI, NW 103mm TB, Stainless Works 1-7/8" LTH to 3" Speed Eng w/ X-pipe to NPP, Powermaster 9509 XS, Detroit Speed Motor Mounts, MGW, Monster LT1-S, ZL1 Calipers, DBA Rotors & Pads, Bilstein B6 Struts & Shocks, BMR 1.25" Drop Springs & Adj Rear Bar, Pegasus Solid Bushings, Z/28 Wheels, other misc parts.

10-06-2020, 11:14 AM	#4
Scotty D Drives: 2014 1le 1SS CRMT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Boston mass Posts: 1,178	The only time I measured is when I installed it and follow the directions Mine was right at 3.25 And i havent had a issue as of yet Keeping my fingers crossed Attached Images

10-10-2020, 11:59 AM	#10
larry_g Drives: 2014 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 826	Mine also measured at 55-3/8" Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk __________________ 830 WHP 700 WTQ, Whipple 2.9 @ 13lbs Boost, Flex Fuel Tune by Blevins Tuning, LSA SBE, 3.5 GripTec, ATI LS3 Damper, AFR 260cc Mongoose, ARP Studs, Yella Terra Ultralites, Johnson 2110R, BTR PDS Stage 3, Melling 10355, Improved Racing Baffle, ID1050X, DSX Triple Fuel Pump, RotoFab CAI, NW 103mm TB, Stainless Works 1-7/8" LTH to 3" Speed Eng w/ X-pipe to NPP, Powermaster 9509 XS, Detroit Speed Motor Mounts, MGW, Monster LT1-S, ZL1 Calipers, DBA Rotors & Pads, Bilstein B6 Struts & Shocks, BMR 1.25" Drop Springs & Adj Rear Bar, Pegasus Solid Bushings, Z/28 Wheels, other misc parts.

10-06-2020, 10:28 AM	#3
Shtiggs Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS Manual Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Denver Posts: 54	That would be awesome. I should note that the Driveshaft Shop is being amazing with the troubleshooting on this. I am sending it back to have it shortened. The part I ordered was GMCA10-A.

10-07-2020, 06:54 PM	#7
gsxrturbo Drives: 2010 ss Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: windom mn Posts: 337	I had the same problem,wrong length.i sent it back,they fixed it,guys were jack asses about it,put it back on.140 to 150 shook like crazy,pulled the piece of shit off and sold it.problem solved.not happy about it.they tryed saying the vendor was at fault.wtf they can kiss my ass

10-09-2020, 09:49 AM	#9
gsxrturbo Drives: 2010 ss Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: windom mn Posts: 337	start digging around they sent out many that were to long,guess the guy that cut them doesnt use a tape measure is what i think,worst thing about it they dont own up to the problem

10-12-2020, 09:55 AM	#11
Shtiggs Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS Manual Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Denver Posts: 54	Thanks for the measurement @larry_g. It really does get under my skin that I have to end up paying more in shipping for them to correct a manufacturing defect.

11-17-2020, 06:48 PM	#12
Shtiggs Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS Manual Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Denver Posts: 54	I am really starting to regret going with the DSS shaft. I just got it back yesterday from them shorting it. Everything went smooth on the installation but now I have extreme vibration between 120 and 140. I will be rotating it tomorrow as they stated to do, to see if the speed range of the vibration changes or if it is resonating through the shaft. Seems too hard of vibrations to be resonance though.

11-18-2020, 09:44 AM	#14
Shtiggs Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS Manual Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Denver Posts: 54	I am also going to get my tires rotated and road force balanced to see if the issue is there. I think that I should be feeling vibrations earlier if it was caused by the shaft. I could use some feedback on other possible issues if rotating the shaft, and tire work does not solve the issue. Last thing I want is damage from vibration resonance to the transmission.