Driveshaft Loop?
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From: Clymer PA
Driveshaft Loop?
I'm seriously considering getting a "bolt-on" driveshaft loop for my 'Vette. I noticed Jeg's carries the Lakewood Universal driveshaft loop for $26.99....seems like it would be well-worth the money. What type of modifications will be needed to install this? I'm guessing, I'll need to drill holes to mount it.
What do you guys think? Is anyone else using one of these? :cheers:
What do you guys think? Is anyone else using one of these? :cheers:
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From: Clymer PA
Re: Driveshaft Loop? (bence13_33)
Paso:
I'm not sure if the 467 will snap the driveshaft u-joints or not....but I don't want to find out the hard way. The purpose to having a driveshaft loop is in case you do bust a u-joint, the driveshaft won't flip your car over. $26.99 just seems like a no-brainer to me....like Clink said "it can't hurt."
Clink:
I'm thinking the two ends are bolted to each side of the frame...but am unsure. That is why I asked you guys :). I'm sure someone on here can answer this question.
I'm not sure if the 467 will snap the driveshaft u-joints or not....but I don't want to find out the hard way. The purpose to having a driveshaft loop is in case you do bust a u-joint, the driveshaft won't flip your car over. $26.99 just seems like a no-brainer to me....like Clink said "it can't hurt."
Clink:
I'm thinking the two ends are bolted to each side of the frame...but am unsure. That is why I asked you guys :). I'm sure someone on here can answer this question.
Burning Brakes
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From: troy, mi
Re: Driveshaft Loop? (bence13_33)
The hole in the crossmember that the driveshaft goes through works pretty good as a loop, it will keep the shaft off the ground if either end busts. Found that out the hard way, at a very low speed though. Might not pass tech if you have stickies on though!
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From: Twin Cities Minnesota
Re: Driveshaft Loop? (DaveP)
You need a loop around the front of the driveshaft, This is so WHEN you break it at 110mph and it drops to the ground you don't polevault!
I bought a 'universal' one then welded up a bracket out of 1" square tubing that bolts to the transmission crossmember and extends back to the loop.
I wish I had pictures...
I bought a 'universal' one then welded up a bracket out of 1" square tubing that bolts to the transmission crossmember and extends back to the loop.
I wish I had pictures...
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Re: Driveshaft Loop? (bence13_33)
For those "not in the know," that drive shaft loop is to be mounted no more than 6" back from the center line of the universal joint, if you are looking to meet NHRA safety spec.s.
Drifting
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From: Germantown Maryland
Re: Driveshaft Loop? (73 Teach's Pet)
For those "not in the know," that drive shaft loop is to be mounted no more than 6" back from the center line of the universal joint, if you are looking to meet NHRA safety spec.s.
Do you mean 6" from center of the FRONT Ujoint?
Now you all got me worried since I'm gettin my 383 back next week with around 460HP 450 TQ. :flag
Do you mean 6" from center of the FRONT Ujoint?
Now you all got me worried since I'm gettin my 383 back next week with around 460HP 450 TQ. :flag
