Skyjacker Suspension Drive Shaft Shim Kit

Why Drive Shaft Shim Kits Matter After a Suspension Lift

When you raise a truck with a suspension lift kit, the geometry of nearly every drivetrain component shifts along with it. One of the most commonly overlooked consequences is a change in driveshaft operating angle. Without correcting that angle, vibration, premature U-joint wear, and even driveshaft failure can follow. That's exactly the problem that drive shaft shim kits are designed to solve — and it's a problem that Skyjacker Suspension understands better than most.

Skyjacker's Approach to Driveline Correction

Since starting business in 1974, Skyjacker has been dedicated to being a leader in the off-road suspension industry, continually striving to achieve that same goal and passion from day one. That deep institutional knowledge extends well beyond lift springs and shocks — it encompasses every ancillary component needed to make a lifted truck truly road-worthy, including driveline geometry corrections.

Skyjacker's philosophy has always been to provide the best-designed, advanced-engineered, and most innovative suspension solutions, engineering a system that works in form and function to the highest level of achievement possible using the highest quality materials and resources available. Their drive shaft shim kits reflect this same standard: each spacer is purpose-built to restore proper driveshaft angles after a lift is installed, helping eliminate vibration and protect U-joints over the long haul.

The Skyjacker DSS112 — A Purpose-Built Rear Driveshaft Spacer

Among Skyjacker's drive shaft shim kit offerings is the DSS112, a rear driveshaft spacer engineered specifically for the Ford F-250 Super Duty and F-350 Super Duty model years spanning 2011 through 2016. Driveshafts are a major component of a vehicle that transfers torque from the transmission to the axle, and even a modest change in ride height can upset the precise angles required for smooth, vibration-free power delivery. The DSS112 addresses this directly by repositioning the rear driveshaft to work in harmony with the lifted suspension geometry.

Skyjacker designs these components with the same fit-first mentality applied across their full suspension lineup. Skyjacker's motto is "we test where you ride" — by designing, testing, upgrading, and testing even more, Skyjacker is always surpassing the demands of both their customers and the harshest terrains. That real-world testing philosophy means their shim kits are validated under the same punishing conditions as their lift kits and shocks.

The Right Complement to a Complete Lift System

A drive shaft shim kit isn't a standalone upgrade — it's a critical finishing piece of a complete suspension build. Skyjacker offers a huge range of lift heights and levels of performance for most Chevrolet/GMC, Dodge, Ford, Jeep, and Toyota vehicles, and their driveline correction components are engineered to integrate seamlessly with those same systems. Whether you're finishing a mild leveling build or a full suspension lift, pairing the correct drive shaft shim kit ensures your drivetrain operates safely and efficiently at its new ride height.

Explore the full lineup of Skyjacker Suspension products to find lift kits, shocks, steering stabilizers, and the driveline correction hardware — like these shim kits — that complete the picture.