Crazy DSS DS Vibration at 60+mph

[NGOT8R]

Beefcake says DSS has a newer version of ds for the S550. Not sure if that means it is vibration free. All I know is, $1K is a lot of money to pay for a ds and not have it rotate as smooth as butter. It’s even more frightening to hear that DSS couldn’t care less about customers just trying to get straightened out after spending all that money on their product.

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[RedRoush17]

Beefcake says DSS has a newer version of ds for the S550. Not sure if that means it is vibration free. All I know is, $1K is a lot of money to pay for a ds and not have it rotate as smooth as butter. It’s even more frightening to hear that DSS couldn’t care less about customers just trying to get straightened out after spending all that money on their product.

I agree..Not sure if mine is the older or newer version but you would think they would be more concerned and helpful when talking to them...

 

[RedRoush17]

OK quick update...Sent my DSS driveshaft out for balance check and they said it was spot on...I am going to reinstall it and check the angle and possibly try shimming the trans crossmember...?
Anyone tried this and what did you use for shims? Thanks

 

[Cory S]

OK quick update...Sent my DSS driveshaft out for balance check and they said it was spot on...I am going to reinstall it and check the angle and possibly try shimming the trans crossmember...?
Anyone tried this and what did you use for shims? Thanks

You’ll fight it forever.

 

[NGOT8R]

You’ll fight it forever.

Would reinstalling the factory ds eliminate the vibration?

 

[Cory S]

Would reinstalling the factory ds eliminate the vibration?

100%

 

[WildHorse]

Your supposed to properly set up a one-piece driveshaft, all the experts agree that the engine and transmission should be set in the chassis with the rear approximately 3 degrees below horizontal (a magnetic protractor can be used to check this angle). In the rear, the angle of the rear end pinion will be set to 3 degrees above horizontal. When the car is finished with all the weight added you should recheck the pinion angle. If any added weight has changed the pinion angle, correct it.

 

[WildHorse]

Also, IMO considering the weight of the stock 2-piece driveshaft is more towards the center, and aftermarket 1-piece DS is more towards the outside, I don't think there's much difference in rotating inertia. Stock DS is only like 35lbs. Could be 100% wrong though Haha.

 

[Firsttexan]

100%

If it was any other manufacturer I would say no. But DSS has a bit of a history of this.

 

[Cory S]

If it was any other manufacturer I would say no. But DSS has a bit of a history of this.

I won’t ever buy another DSS product.

 

[NGOT8R]

I had a DSS aluminum shaft in my 2013 GT and did t have any issues, but I will say, I’ve read lots of negative reviews on their products as of late.

 

[BombZombie]

I installed a DSS 4inch Driveshaft (for the 6R80) early December of last year. Just got a chance to drive it today and had no issues. I ordered it from Shelby American and it's been flawless so far.

 

[WildHorse]

@BombZombie love your car buddy !

 

[BombZombie]

@BombZombie love your car buddy !

Thanks! Yours as well. I greatly respect any NA build

 

[BombZombie]

@BombZombie love your car buddy !

And...Im all about that Gen 2 life

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