DSS Driveshaft CV Joint Wore Out

[only_1]

I have a DSS aluminum shaft in my car (2016 GT M/T). It was a 2019 build shaft and has well under 10k (close to 6k) miles on it. The rear cv already has noticeable play. It clicks when I twist it. I compared against a new good one and its is different. It also tightens up when I compress the joint compared to where it operates at. I am guessing the spline is wore out on the stub. They don't want to send me the parts to repair it. They want me to send it in, but then I have the cost of the repair plus shipping the shaft. That and a 6 week minimum wait time. Does anyone know where I can source a CV repair kit for this pinion flange size?
I am going to check with a couple driveline shops locally. With any luck the spline is bad and they can repair that.

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[Cory S]

Sell it and put the stock one back in. Screw DSS.

 

[only_1]

Sell it and put the stock one back in. Screw DSS.

Ha, you are not the first one to tell me that. Stock one is long gone. I would have to get another.
I was going to send it in, but with the cost of shipping and repairs, it is going to be expensive. Then I will have a shaft that I know only lasted a few thousand miles the last time... I like the idea of the Steeda/Spicer shaft. Real u-joints, made by an OEM supplier.

 

[Cory S]

Ha, you are not the first one to tell me that. Stock one is long gone. I would have to get another.
I was going to send it in, but with the cost of shipping and repairs, it is going to be expensive. Then I will have a shaft that I know only lasted a few thousand miles the last time... I like the idea of the Steeda/Spicer shaft. Real u-joints, made by an OEM supplier.

Just bought a brand new OEM one for $370.00

 

[only_1]

Just bought a brand new OEM one for $370.00

So my car is very similar to yours in year and power. That is a great data point if you can take the stock driveshaft. I have a manual trans but would be a good thing to try. Why did you get a new one?

 

[Cory S]

So my car is very similar to yours in year and power. That is a great data point if you can take the stock driveshaft. I have a manual trans but would be a good thing to try. Why did you get a new one?

I thought it was creating a humming noise. It was the transmission. I’m still using my original and holding onto the new one as a spare.

 

[only_1]

I thought it was creating a humming noise. It was the transmission. I’m still using my original and holding onto the new one as a spare.

DSS is sending me a new CV kit. Not cheap, but cheaper than a new shaft. We will see how long this one lasts. The old one has major pits where the ball bearings were interfacing. Yeah, it was bad. The housing had a pretty good crack in it.

 

[Cobra Jet]

DSS is sending me a new CV kit. Not cheap, but cheaper than a new shaft. We will see how long this one lasts. The old one has major pits where the ball bearings were interfacing. Yeah, it was bad. The housing had a pretty good crack in it.

Be sure to post your CV repair with pics, it may benefit others.

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