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Help!! DSS drivshaft install problem!
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<blockquote data-quote="rjm-1" data-source="post: 13030751" data-attributes="member: 110374"><p>Update: Well after talking with DSS and watching actual videos of people installing this driveshaft on a GT500 with suspension unloaded, I'm convinced that the suspension does NOT have to be loaded to install the driveshaft. I also talked to a Ford SVT tech who just installed a 1pc and he said he did it without the suspension loaded. DSS has convinced me to ship the shaft back to them to check it out. I asked them on what pinion flange to output shaft flange dimension they based their shaft on, and unbelievably they could not tell me!! I then asked for the dimensions of their driveshaftso I could check their shaft and they could not tell me that either! I gave them what dimensions I had and they said it sounds "about right" but insisted I shipped it back.</p><p></p><p>With the DSS adapter installed, the flange to flange dimension on the car is 50-5/8" The DSS driveshaft measures 51-1/8" That is with the CV joint gap compressed to 3" Remember they want the final gap to be 3-1/4 to 3-3/4".</p><p></p><p>I do have J&M adjustable upper and BMR lowers with relocation brackets, and the car is lowered with FRPP springs. But many on this site have similar suspension with a DSS shaft. So I don't think the suspension changes are the issue.</p><p></p><p>I still need to re-install the stock driveshaft and get it on a drive on lift to set the pinion angle, but could get the garage again until tomorrow. In the meantime my car is hanging on the lift!</p><p></p><p>I'll re-take the flange to flange dimension tomorrow when the suspension is loaded, but I can't see it making up that much of a difference.</p><p></p><p>My fear is that they will say the driveshaft is fine. Then what??</p><p></p><p>If there is anyone else installing this driveshaft, please take some dinmensions for me! Especially the Flange to flange on the car.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rjm-1, post: 13030751, member: 110374"] Update: Well after talking with DSS and watching actual videos of people installing this driveshaft on a GT500 with suspension unloaded, I'm convinced that the suspension does NOT have to be loaded to install the driveshaft. I also talked to a Ford SVT tech who just installed a 1pc and he said he did it without the suspension loaded. DSS has convinced me to ship the shaft back to them to check it out. I asked them on what pinion flange to output shaft flange dimension they based their shaft on, and unbelievably they could not tell me!! I then asked for the dimensions of their driveshaftso I could check their shaft and they could not tell me that either! I gave them what dimensions I had and they said it sounds "about right" but insisted I shipped it back. With the DSS adapter installed, the flange to flange dimension on the car is 50-5/8" The DSS driveshaft measures 51-1/8" That is with the CV joint gap compressed to 3" Remember they want the final gap to be 3-1/4 to 3-3/4". I do have J&M adjustable upper and BMR lowers with relocation brackets, and the car is lowered with FRPP springs. But many on this site have similar suspension with a DSS shaft. So I don't think the suspension changes are the issue. I still need to re-install the stock driveshaft and get it on a drive on lift to set the pinion angle, but could get the garage again until tomorrow. In the meantime my car is hanging on the lift! I'll re-take the flange to flange dimension tomorrow when the suspension is loaded, but I can't see it making up that much of a difference. My fear is that they will say the driveshaft is fine. Then what?? If there is anyone else installing this driveshaft, please take some dinmensions for me! Especially the Flange to flange on the car. [/QUOTE]
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