DSS Install

[Tim Comer]

Trying to install a Drive Shaft Shop shaft in the car. When I went to put the adapter plate in the rear, the cap screws seem too long. The shoulder bottoms out on the pinion flange before the cap even begins to go into the adapter ring. anybody know how long these cap bolts should be? Mine are 2 1/2" long with a 3/4" shoulder. Naturally, I find this out 15 minutes after DSS has closed. Here are some pics of what I'm talking about.

Any ideas?

 

[hand-filer]

They forgot to include the second set of screws. The longer of the two attach the driveshaft to the adapter. At least that's how I recall it when I was using a DSS shaft

 

[Tim Comer]

Thanks for the reply. I knew something was wrong. I wonder how long it will take them to send new ones? I live in a small town and I will never find grade 8 cap screws that are the right size. And I'll not put the old shaft in just to drive it. That was too much of a pain to get out by myself. Guess I'm stuck. Grrrr.

 

[hand-filer]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. I'd be pissed too.

 

[FiveLeeter918]

Call them in the morning and ask them to overnight them as a courtesy...

 

[Tim Comer]

Just spoke to DSS. They wanted me to e-mail the pics I had of the adapter and bolts. They got back with me and said they are going to send the proper hardware to install the shaft. Since it's supposed to rain for the next week, I'll not be in any hurry to get the car out.

 

[ace72ace]

Hang in there, in the end it will be worth it. Remember, if it doesn't wanna fit the way your first try and install it, rotate the shaft 180 deg. and try again. It should bolt right in w/o any problem (esp with the right hardware!).

 

[ajpturbo]

Hang in there, in the end it will be worth it. Remember, if it doesn't wanna fit the way your first try and install it, rotate the shaft 180 deg. and try again. It should bolt right in w/o any problem (esp with the right hardware!).

I ordered a carbon shaft and havent gotten it yet. I dont think it will say in the directions anything about rotating the shaft if it doesnt fit or if u have vibrations..the shafts are balanced by themselves not with the drivetrain so clocking the shaft will not make a difference

 

[Tim Comer]

That was quick. Talked to DSS on Wednesday and got the bolts Friday. They sent both sets with lock washers. I don't remember seeing the washers on what few installation sites I found.

 

[Tim Comer]

Got the shaft in and while on jackstands with no tires, took it up to 140 MPH with no vibration. The "gap" that you're supposed to measure is right on the ragged edge of 3-3/4". I hope it's alright.