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Iroc-z86 · 08-21-2018, 09:35 AM

Hi!

I purchased a DSS aluminum driveshaft along with 3.91 gears, new axles and poly bushings for my 2014 Camaro SS. While installing the driveshaft, instructions say to measure the distance between the joint and the shaft. The gap should be between 3 1/4in and 3 3/4 in. I measured mine and its 3 1/8in. Has anyone else had this issue? When installing, the rear went in a little tough with zero forward or backward play.

Thanks!

Iroc-z86 · 09-07-2018, 11:14 AM

Update: Installed the ds as it was. spoke with DSS about it they said there could or could not be issues with running it with that little clearance. The pinion seal is now leaking, but it could be the cheap seal that was included with the rebuild kit. Going to take it to a transmission shop and ask their opinion and get the seal replaced with a GM part.

Anyone else have a one-piece DSS driveshaft?

olblue75 · 09-07-2018, 02:10 PM

I have one and got from a Forum member in Canada, I just installed it and been driving with for 2-3 years without issue, didn't measure anything just installed it.
I however did ask for a set of instructions and didn't really get much.

camguynj · 01-29-2021, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olblue75

I have one and got from a Forum member in Canada, I just installed it and been driving with for 2-3 years without issue, didn't measure anything just installed it.
I however did ask for a set of instructions and didn't really get much.

Did you notice the car being any quicker from idle ? Any NVH ? Thanks

gsxrturbo · 01-29-2021, 03:59 PM

dss has some history with there driveshafts being to long,not the first time i have seen this.Ask me i know, those guys are a pain in the but to deal with

xdamxincx · 02-02-2021, 02:41 PM

i agree .. dss pita to deal with .. wont give measurements of driveshaft lengths.. all top secret and stuff....

olblue75 · 02-03-2021, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camguynj

Did you notice the car being any quicker from idle ? Any NVH ? Thanks

The car seemed more responsive off idle not necessarily quicker, and no noise that I can speak of. Hope that helps.

08-21-2018, 09:35 AM	#1
Iroc-z86 Drives: 86' Iroc-z 14' Camaro SS 98' Jimmy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 264 View My Garage	One-Piece Aluminum Driveshaft install Hi! I purchased a DSS aluminum driveshaft along with 3.91 gears, new axles and poly bushings for my 2014 Camaro SS. While installing the driveshaft, instructions say to measure the distance between the joint and the shaft. The gap should be between 3 1/4in and 3 3/4 in. I measured mine and its 3 1/8in. Has anyone else had this issue? When installing, the rear went in a little tough with zero forward or backward play. Thanks! __________________ 2014 Camaro SS - Summit White W/ Inferno Orange stripes and interior package. Borla Atak catback, RotoFab CAI, Truetrac diff, 3.90 gears, DSS driveshaft and axles, LPW diff cover. 1986 Camaro IROC-Z - 305 TPI, cammed, GMMG exhaust, t56 6Spd swap, custom headlights with halos

09-07-2018, 11:14 AM	#2
Iroc-z86 Drives: 86' Iroc-z 14' Camaro SS 98' Jimmy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 264 View My Garage	Update: Installed the ds as it was. spoke with DSS about it they said there could or could not be issues with running it with that little clearance. The pinion seal is now leaking, but it could be the cheap seal that was included with the rebuild kit. Going to take it to a transmission shop and ask their opinion and get the seal replaced with a GM part. Anyone else have a one-piece DSS driveshaft? __________________ 2014 Camaro SS - Summit White W/ Inferno Orange stripes and interior package. Borla Atak catback, RotoFab CAI, Truetrac diff, 3.90 gears, DSS driveshaft and axles, LPW diff cover. 1986 Camaro IROC-Z - 305 TPI, cammed, GMMG exhaust, t56 6Spd swap, custom headlights with halos

09-07-2018, 02:10 PM	#3
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,061	I have one and got from a Forum member in Canada, I just installed it and been driving with for 2-3 years without issue, didn't measure anything just installed it. I however did ask for a set of instructions and didn't really get much. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

01-29-2021, 03:59 PM	#5
gsxrturbo Drives: 2010 ss Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: windom mn Posts: 337	dss has some history with there driveshafts being to long,not the first time i have seen this.Ask me i know, those guys are a pain in the but to deal with

02-02-2021, 02:41 PM	#6
xdamxincx Banned Drives: zl1 blk Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: sth fl Posts: 152	i agree .. dss pita to deal with .. wont give measurements of driveshaft lengths.. all top secret and stuff....