The Driveshaft Shop | High-Performance CV Axles & Driveshafts

DSS produces axles and driveshafts for the Subaru WRX/STI and Impreza range, and the Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ platform. These are the applications we deal with most often for Australian customers. DSS also builds custom and direct-fit product for a much wider range of platforms overseas; if your car isn't listed here, get in touch and we can check what's available.

• Subaru Impreza WRX / WRX STI: WRX (GC), WRX STI (GC), WRX (GD), WRX STI (GD), WRX (GE / GH), WRX STI (GR) and WRX STI (GV)
• Subaru WRX / WRX STI: WRX STI (VA) and WRX (VB)
• Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ: Toyota 86 (ZN6), Subaru BRZ (ZC6) and Subaru BRZ (ZD8)

• CV axles: Level 0 basic replacement, R180 500HP, 750HP Level 5 and 800HP direct-fit axles, plus Level 5 and Pro-Level axle and hub kits for R180 rear ends. Compare brands in Axles.
• Driveshafts: one-piece aluminium and carbon fibre replacements for the factory two-piece steel shaft, matched to gearbox and rear diff. Compare brands in Driveshafts.

• Chassis and model year: DSS parts are listed by chassis code (GC8, GD, GE/GH, GR/GV, VA, VB, ZN6/ZC6/ZD8) and sometimes model year, so confirm yours before you order.
• Axle strength: the axles we list step up from the Level 0 basic replacement axle, through 750HP Level 5 and 800HP direct-fit axles, to Pro-Level axle and hub kits rated to 1200HP. Choose to suit your power level and how hard the car launches.
• Driveshaft material: DSS 1-piece driveshafts are listed in aluminium or carbon fibre.
• Gearbox and diff: driveshafts are matched to the gearbox (5-speed, 6-speed manual or automatic) and the rear diff (R160 or R180), so check both.
• Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ: driveshafts are listed in 2.75in and 3in sizes, with separate manual and automatic versions.

Check each product listing for full fitment details before you order.

Most DSS direct-fit axles bolt in using factory-style hubs and CV joints, so a competent workshop can fit them with standard tools. On WRX/STI platforms, check your ABS tone ring setup before ordering: some model years use a tone ring pressed onto the axle itself, and mixing an incorrect part number can throw ABS or traction control faults even though the axle physically fits. Manual and auto STI/WRX also run different spline counts on the transmission side, so a manual-spec axle will not bolt to an auto box. Always confirm the exact model year and drivetrain (manual vs auto) before ordering, as DSS part numbers are application-specific. Custom kits for engine or differential swaps need extra detail on your combination, ideally photos or measurements of the current setup, so we can confirm the right part with DSS before it ships. Installation by a professional is recommended.

DSS built its name on drag radial and no-prep drag racing, where snapped axles are a common failure point. That same engineering carries over to WRX/STI and BRZ/86 owners running upgraded turbos or built engines on the street and at the track. DSS makes the most sense when the factory or standard aftermarket axle is the weak link in the drivetrain, not before. Direct-fit axles suit most street and strip builds; Level 5 axles step up the torsional strength for higher horsepower and repeated hard launches, so which one you need comes down to your power level rather than just what you can afford.

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