bence13_33

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:

paso

Drill holes and bolt it is all you need to do. Do you think your going to be breaking the driveshaft ujoints with your monster engine:)

Clink69

Can't hurt . Where do these bolt to?? :flag

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.

jonvolk

id get it just to be safe...nhra mandates them for 13.99 and faster becuase if the front ujoint breaks and the shaft digs in it can flip your car end over end...its not pretty.

DaveP

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!

427V8

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...

CDaniel525

well since i run low 13's, high 12's i have one on my car :rolleyes:

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.

Clink69

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

Flareside

Hey Bence, order one for me too!

bence13_33

Joe:
I take it you are getting one too (:yesnod:)? I'm going to get the Lakewood Universal one from Jeg's once I get the big block in.