Driveshaft Loop Question
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anthony05gt
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A driveshaft loop is designed to keep the driveshaft contained in the event of u-joint failure. It keeps the shaft in the tranny tunnel and away from the floor which can be very dangerous. It's just a steel loop that surrounds the driveshaft. It's a must with high hp applications.
Casey4s
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:Word: I already installed on in my '05 in anticipation, and will soon put on in my '07.
Casey4s
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I have a BMR rear loop on the way and in the hands of UPS this week. I am installing an FRPP X-pipe next week and I figured it would be a good time to just go ahead and do the loop at the same time. Even though I don't think I'll be seeing 12 anything, anytime soon....
I would rather run the front loop over the rear loop with a 1 piece DS. If you take the car to the track and run slicks, you could be required to have a safety loop regardless of how fast you go.
I have a CHE D/S loop that I bought from www.pmpparts.com with my Spydershaft and it clears the MGW Shifter with no issues.
I have a CHE D/S loop that I bought from www.pmpparts.com with my Spydershaft and it clears the MGW Shifter with no issues.
With a one piece, you only need a front DSL. If your driveshaft breaks at the front, your car will become a pole vaulter. If it breaks at the rear, it'll just drag and create a spark show. It doesn't hurt to have the rear one, too, but you definitely need a front DSL.
kooldawg6
mine works really well and can take a fair amount
kooldawg6
mine works really well and can take a fair amount
This FRPP Stang has 2 DSLs installed.
Also has the X pipe Casey mentioned getting
Any idea where the Mustang in the pic is located?
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That car is super clean! Stupid question here but can the DS loops be put on without taking the DS off? Looks to me like you can slip it around and then bolt it down. ?
It depends on the DSL. My BMR front DSL needed the front of the driveshaft dropped. I was a bit worried, at first, but then I read a write-up and realized it's super easy to do. Installation was about 1/2 hour from the moment I walked in to the garage, to the moment I left.
Casey4s
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The photo of the car on it's side shows the FRPP front and rear DSL installed. These do not require dropping the driveshaft to install. My BMR rear does not require dropping the shaft but the BMR front loop does. The FRPP pair of loops sells for $110 to $130 on the internet.
Casey4s
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kooldawg6
mine works really well and can take a fair amount
It was at the Ford Racing display last weekend for the NHRA Torco Nationals outside of Richmond, VA. Here are some more pics.
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The BMR ones are the only ones that I've seen that require no drilling or carpet tearing. Plus, they're fantastic quality.
CHE is good quality stuff as well. I was going to buy the BMR front D/S loop. I then found out that some with the BMR loop and MGW shifter were having clearance issues and the fact that the BMR piece is currently $35.00 more than the CHE piece. I have heard of other shifters and front D/S loops having clearance issues.
I paid $65.00 for my CHE D/S loop from PMP and they still have them on sale for that now. For a $35.00 difference, it was worth it to me to not have the issue with the MGW shifter and to drill the 2 holes for the CHE loop. That said those 2 holes you drill will be hidden so you don't see them anyway.
