Half-Shaft Loops
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Half-Shaft Loops
Recently found this site http://www.dragvette.com/links.html. They carry a number of Vette related products, amoung them were something that I had been looking for, half-shaft loops for my '85. Thought I would share the info with other members in case anyone else was looking for 1/2 shaft loops. I broke a 1/2 shaft U-joint on a '63 Vette that I had previously owned, and I can tell you, it is exciting when/if they break. These loops will undoubtedly save a significant amount of damage if a U-joint does let go.
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Originally Posted by vette4cw
What were you doing when you twisted your 1/2 shaft ?? How much HP/torque do you have ?? Shift or Auto ?? Slicks ??
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To cover more of the bases, I intend to (as $$ permits) upgrade my driveshaft and 1/2 shafts to stronger, larger units (such as Denny's Nitrous Ready shafts... There is always going to be a weaker link, which, with enough HP/Torque, you will find...
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So true.