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DSS Driveshafts

One-Piece Aluminum Driveshaft (Challenger)

SKU: CHALA1

$1,374.47

-15

Pounds Saved vs Stock

Skill Level

Intermediate

Install Time

2-3 hours

Build Stage

Stage 2 — Supporting Mods

Estimated Install Cost

$200–$400 labor

Total with part: $1,050–$1,400

Low Warranty Risk

What You'll Need

Lift required. Driveshaft safety loop recommended for high-HP builds.

Enthusiasts looking to improve their Challenger's performance

Compatible Vehicles

2022 Dodge Challenger R/T(5.7L HEMI V8)
2022 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack(6.4L HEMI V8)
2022 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat(6.2L Supercharged HEMI V8)

Fits 2008-2023 Challenger all HEMI models. Verify trans type when ordering.

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Why Install This?

Benefits

  • Lighter rotating mass means faster spool-up and quicker shifts
  • Carbon fiber driveshafts reduce vibration at high RPM
  • Easy bolt-on installation — most people can do this in their driveway with basic tools

What Does This Do?

The stock Challenger uses a two-piece steel driveshaft with a carrier bearing in the middle. It's heavy (~30 lbs) and the carrier bearing can develop vibration over time, especially on lowered cars where the angle changes. DSS's one-piece aluminum shaft eliminates the carrier bearing entirely and saves roughly 15 lbs of rotational weight. Less rotating mass means the engine has less inertia to overcome when accelerating — the car revs quicker and responds faster to throttle inputs. It's rated for significantly more torque than stock, making it a smart supporting mod for high-HP builds. This is also a fix for the annoying driveline vibration many lowered Challengers develop.

Fitment Notes

Fits 2008-2023 Challenger all HEMI models. Verify trans type when ordering.

Technical Details

Aluminum one-piece driveshaft. Reduces rotational mass by ~15 lbs vs stock two-piece.