Anyone besides DSS make a CV driveshaft?

[Alwhite00]

Ok. I ordered a CV driveshaft from The Driveshaft Shop. They told me 8 weeks. WTF? I asked if I could purchase the components to build my own and no was the answer. I’m in Michigan and if I have to wait 8 weeks the snow will be here. Does anyone else build these?

my trans is lower than my pinion so my driveshaft runs uphill. Not ideal but a CV driveshaft will fix it.

[icemanrd19]

They quoted me 4-6 weeks and I had it on my door step within a week

[andrewb70]

I have not found any other company that makes these kinds of driveshafts.

Andrew

[Alwhite00]

They quoted me 4-6 weeks and I had it on my door step within a week

that would be great but not holding my breath.

[pannetron]

Did you receive your driveshaft from DSS yet? I ordered mine on 8/29 and am still waiting. Called last week and they said it would ship on 11/13 (scheduled for 11/9) but I still don't have a UPS tracking number. It better be perfect for the $$$ and wait time!

[79 Camaro]

Might not help but when I did my 98 Wrangler LS swap I used Tom's Drive Shaft Service for my CV drive shaft. Typically they have ads in the four wheeler magazines.

[andrewb70]

Might not help but when I did my 98 Wrangler LS swap I used Tom's Drive Shaft Service for my CV drive shaft. Typically they have ads in the four wheeler magazines.

These aren't the typical double cardon style CV joints that are used on 4x4s. These are Rzeppa style CV joints like used on the Porsche 930 rear axles.

Andrew

[JJ 109]

These aren't the typical double cardon style CV joints that are used on 4x4s. These are Rzeppa style CV joints like used on the Porsche 930 rear axles.

Andrew
What do you see as pros and cons of each?

[andrewb70]

What do you see as pros and cons of each?

Double cardon CV joints aren't truly CV. They are basically two u-joints that split the operating angle, and are more like a short two piece driveshaft.

The Rzeppa style CV joints are a true constant velocity design. If you look at any, modern RWD or AWD high performance car, all you see are driveshafts with Rzeppa style CV joints.

Andrew

[protour_chevelle]

Double cardans are more than capable. We run them in ultra 4 racing with zero issues. 700-1000hp, 6000lb trucks, 140mph through the desert, 20" of travel. I wouldn't be concerned one bit with running one.

[protour_chevelle]

Double cardon CV joints aren't truly CV. They are basically two u-joints that split the operating angle, and are more like a short two piece driveshaft.

The Rzeppa style CV joints are a true constant velocity design. If you look at any, modern RWD or AWD high performance car, all you see are driveshafts with Rzeppa style CV joints.

Andrew

In IRS vehicles yes. I have not seen the rzeppa style CV in a live axle production car. If you have Id like to know the application.

[andrewb70]

In IRS vehicles yes. I have not seen the rzeppa style CV in a live axle production car. If you have Id like to know the application.

S197 Mustangs

[protour_chevelle]

S197 Mustangs
Ahh yes, the bandaid fix s197. Most guys first mod was a 1 piece swap lol.

I know Jeep JKs use them up front but much smaller shaft sizes. Wouldn't be worth cutting one up to make a rear shaft with.

[andrewb70]

Ahh yes, the bandaid fix s197. Most guys first mod was a 1 piece swap lol.

I know Jeep JKs use them up front but much smaller shaft sizes. Wouldn't be worth cutting one up to make a rear shaft with.

The CV joints that DSS uses are huge, they use both 100 and 108mm joints.

[67-LS1]

Ok. I ordered a CV driveshaft from The Driveshaft Shop. They told me 8 weeks. WTF? I asked if I could purchase the components to build my own and no was the answer. I’m in Michigan and if I have to wait 8 weeks the snow will be here. Does anyone else build these?

my trans is lower than my pinion so my driveshaft runs uphill. Not ideal but a CV driveshaft will fix it.

Did you order/receive your driveshaft yet? I bought mine from DSS a few years ago. Mainly because my transmission has no slip yoke but my trans yoke is also lower than my pinion yoke. It works perfect.

184865

[protour_chevelle]

Did you order/receive your driveshaft yet? I bought mine from DSS a few years ago. Mainly because my transmission has no slip yoke but my trans yoke is also lower than my pinion yoke. It works perfect.

184865

Is this in a live axle car? How much slip is in the shaft?

[GTOtzel]

QA1 makes really nice CV driveshafts.

[andrewb70]

Is this in a live axle car? How much slip is in the shaft?

About an inch

[andrewb70]

QA1 makes really nice CV driveshafts.

For applications that didn't use the CV shafts as OE?

[67-LS1]

Is this in a live axle car? How much slip is in the shaft?

I agree with Andrew; about an inch of movement. Which when I was told this by DSS I was like WTF, that’s not enough. He told me to look at the yoke on my old shaft (from the power glide trans) and I would see that the wear pattern would be all concentrated in a very small area.
It was and I’ve had no issues with the shaft so far.

[ProTouring442]

I've not had good luck with DSS. Looooong wait times, poor customer service, missmade parts. I wouldn't recommend them to my enemies.

[GTOtzel]

For applications that didn't use the CV shafts as OE?

Yes, they make custom driveshafts for whatever you need.
https://www.qa1.net/automotive/driveshafts/custom-rev-series-carbon-fiber-driveshafts

[Alwhite00]

Yes, they make custom driveshafts for whatever you need. https://www.qa1.net/automotive/driveshafts/custom-rev-series-carbon-fiber-driveshaftsI do not see any custom application CV shafts on the website. Am I missing it?

[cpd004]

I do not see any custom application CV shafts on the website. Am I missing it?


I called. They do not make custom CV shafts. Still seems to be that the driveshaft shop is the only option as far as I can tell.

[dhutton]

I do everything I can to avoid CV driveshafts after my experience with DSS. Usually means tunnel mods.

I know Andrew has good luck with DSS.

Don

[67-LS1]

Do they make a kit to convert a 6LXX transmission to accept a slip yoke?

[dhutton]

Yes. Google will find you all you need to know.

[joeko23]

I also had no issues with DSS, turn around time was around 6 weeks. I have a tr6060 and Heidts IRS in a 69 Camaro. The diff is slightly higher and offset to passenger side slightly vs trans. I have no vibrations or weird noises. So I’m pretty happy.

[Alwhite00]

I've got 13k on my DSS CV shaft with zero issues.