Which 1-piece driveshaft is the BEST?

[KIXASS]

Purchased The DSS unit with BMR driveshaft loop. Shipping was fast and instalation was a breeze. Significate weight savings ove stick.

 

[grnenvy]

Hmm

Maybe I'll purchase the Dyno Tech shaft and try it. I'm happy with the factory shaft but nervous it may break.
Who sells it the cheapest???

have you tried a dynotech? I recently installed their 1 piece aluminum driveshaft and have been shocked at how amazing my car drives. I didnt realize how terrible the stock ds was. It goes into gear sooo much easier, especially on downshifts, and the car feels so much lighter and nimble, couldnt be happier. There might be an increase in noise, but I have a full exhaust, cant hear $hit anyway :lol1:

 

[Deranged2013]

I predict in few years you wont see any so called one piece drive-shafts with two U joints and a huge sliding joint in between. That was poor design with numerous problems from day one. I have seen loads of threads complaining about the vibration issues. The slightest play in the sliding joint and the drive shaft is junk.

I asked three years ago why no one was using a CV joint and now they are. A single CV joint eliminates the sliding joint making the shaft truly one piece. And eliminates the need for aligning the rear end. Lighter, stronger, and free of vibration.

Yep. Stock drive shaft and vibration @ around 75 mph cruising on the highway. I will be in the market for an upgrade soon.

 

[Ron Mexico]

still loving the dynotech and no clunk.

 

[kingnut]

DSS is the only one with a CV joint instead of a slip yoke. Slip yokes tend the wear out and need to be lubricated from what i hear. Also the DSS can be installed on a slammed car and keeps the pinion angle in spec. Where as the other drive shafts mentioned will not. This is the info i have gotten from all the DS threads.

 

[csumt76]

i have a DSS carbon fiber shaft. The carbon fiber looks pretty gross but it's an extremely nice quality shaft that performs perfectly.

The car rides really good on the highway at 70+mph speeds. At 100+mph speeds it's vibration free.

Also running the carbon DSS. Purchased from lethal and I think the wait time was around 3 weeks. Smooth ride, also doesn't come close to touching the OTA's.

 

[13DIB5.0]

Whose did track tests and has picked up time by adding one? How much time did u pick up?

 

[01bluesnake]

My track outing results were so small, they could of just been difference in track conditions.

 

[KIXASS]

I should have weighed mine before installing it. It's definetly a significant weight saving plus factor in rotation mass into the equation. I love the DSS I have!!! I installed a bunch of other stuff so I won't really know how much it specifically helped. Can't wait to updat my BONE STOCK time I have listed. Hoping for low 11's

 

[jojobee]

Maybe I'll purchase the Dyno Tech shaft and try it. I'm happy with the factory shaft but nervous it may break.
Who sells it the cheapest???

I just got the Dynotech with the new billet flange from Blowfish racing, he has good prices on them and he has one left in stock from his order that came in Friday. Hopefully i'll love it.

 

[stewarts2008]

We run and sell the axle exchange brand. 0 issues at 154.5 mph!

I have the axle exchange as well. I got it used from a friend when he swapped to the t56. I didn't have any issues with it at stock ride height, but after lowering, I have had to toy with pinion angle a little using BMRs UCA. It's dialed in right now, but it was some extra work. It makes noise, clunks sometimes, but overall and especially at WOT, it does its job perfectly. It also howls a little at around 2k RPM going around 67-70 mph. I might have gone with dynatech or DSS if I had to do it over again

 

[calgarybandit]

I had Axle-Exchange and nothing but troubles after 3 shops and a DS shop verifying the balance I ended up selling it. F'd with the pinion angle and could never get it set right.

Bought the DSS carbon fiber had a issue with balance\CV joint they fixed it fast no issues since then DSS is my vote.

 

[RC-5.0]

I've been a mechanic for over 30+ years & have seen plenty of disasters arise from someone just swapping a pinion flange (or seal) on pretty much anything from a car to a heavy truck.

can it be done with no issues? shure.
can you end up with a noisy diff (or worse) because you short cutted it & didn't replace the crush sleeve/etc? defenately.

lack automotive knowledge..........I guess you think your talking to the typical teenager/adult wanna be forum lurker, which I assure you I am neither.

This is why I like Axle Exchange, but also why Im having the mechanic at Steeda (who has done several, did my gears, and know what he is doing)install it.
RC

 

[Patric7olicoe]

I really can't say which is best, but I have had zero trouble with my DSS shaft and zero vibration up past 130.

 

[mg3playa]

what I can't wrap my head around is the pricing. Why are other older mustangs paying less than $250 for a single piece drive shaft, while we have to pay triple that? seems a little excessive... unless there is something in the design of these drive shafts that I'm missing.

I remeber when the Driveshaft for foxboby were $150 shipped. Thats what making it so hard for me to spend the money one when it cost a fraction of the price to make one. LOL

 

[Itzslow]

I'm currently lowered on a pair of eibach sport lines. What DS can I use that will bolt right in or do you have to adjust any DS so they are aligned properly? Is this a DIY part?

 

[toomnymods]

I'm currently lowered on a pair of eibach sport lines. What DS can I use that will bolt right in or do you have to adjust any DS so they are aligned properly? Is this a DIY part?

The Drive shaft shop aluminum driveshaft would be your best bet. It has the CV joint on the rear which corrects for pinion angle.

 

[Fabbed5.0]

I just installed a Shaftmaster on my mustang and it bolted up perfect. No vibration or extra NVH that I can notice.

 

[Shiken_Feddas]

I have a Shaftmasters. 2 1/2 years so far. Has held up so far on a myriad of 1.5, a few 1.4, and a 1.3 60' so far.Tried a DSS, but that was a nightmare.

 

[hand-filer]

I have a Shaftmasters. 2 1/2 years so far. Has held up so far on a myriad of 1.5, a few 1.4, and a 1.3 60' so far.Tried a DSS, but that was a nightmare.

Similar sitch for me. Tried the DSS but had vibration issues. Funny how a simpler design can end up being better.