driveshaft loop
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driveshaft loop
just wondering, does anyone know where i can find 2 driveshaft loops for an 87 f-250? i just put a dynoed 500 hp smallblock in it, and i dont want to take any chances.am afraid to stand on it, for fear of breakin the shaft, and it is in 2 sections, so i am going to need 2 loops. thanks in advance for all the help!
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Originally Posted by 85e150six4mtod
Armor your gas tank too.
with what would you reccomend, make somethin out of plate steel, or do they sell skidplates/armor for that purpose!?!?
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As far as the hoop, the Summit suggestion was what I was thinking, I just couldn't remember and put Summit together with that question.
As far as armor for the gas tank, sometimes you can get plates made for 4x4's, or just a plate between it and the shaft, or both if you're inclined.
It's a real long shot to break the front u joint, but shafts to twist off sometimes.
I read a story about 3 cons chained in an Econoline down south being transferred somewhere. Drive shaft or u joint let go, gas tank went up. The driver got out, but them 3 guys got the death penalty.
The only reason you see a story like that is that it hardly ever happens and so it's "news".
Like I said, it's a real long shot, but you won't like it if it happens on your truck.
As far as armor for the gas tank, sometimes you can get plates made for 4x4's, or just a plate between it and the shaft, or both if you're inclined.
It's a real long shot to break the front u joint, but shafts to twist off sometimes.
I read a story about 3 cons chained in an Econoline down south being transferred somewhere. Drive shaft or u joint let go, gas tank went up. The driver got out, but them 3 guys got the death penalty.
The only reason you see a story like that is that it hardly ever happens and so it's "news".
Like I said, it's a real long shot, but you won't like it if it happens on your truck.
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If you have a few basic tools you could build them yourself and save some money. Have you thought about upgrading you drive shaft before something breaks? If you get a chance check out High Angle Driveline. When I was in Portland visiting with Proeliator I go to see the new drive shaft that he got from High Angle. He desintegrated his old shaft but with the new High Angle one he can drop the clutch on a 600 horse engine with no problems. And it's running a pretty steep angle at the joint too (22 degrees if I remember right). That thing is BEEFY. I know they're not cheap but they're virtually indestructable and will not only save damage but will also save you being stranded somewhere.
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preciate all the help, i will have to look at the site you suggested, and see what they have to say, but wether i get the new shafts or not, i am still goin to get the loops just for added insurance. the only thing that i dont have is a welder, have drill press, and grinder and things of that nature, but not any thing to weld with, cept the acetalen(sp).
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