HPM Driveshaft loop install

[Stangfreak95]

Hey guys, I'm about to install this and I'm a little confused with how to place it. Here's a pic:

As you can see, the 2 sides are NOT the same. On the pic, the left side, the loop itself bolts up exactly after the bend. On the right side, the loop bolts up to a good 2.5in from the bend. I'm just not sure which side goes on the driver/passenger side. Anybody know ?

Here is a quote from the instructions:

Place the bottom bar in position with the center offset up and the holes for the top loop offset to the passenger's side.

The second part of the quote I dont get. Somebody please clear this for me. Thanks
Mario

 

[89MustangGX]

It means put it in so the holes that are closer to the outside bend goes on the passenger side. Make sure the 'hump' in the center is facing up.

That better?

Once you get it under you should see how it fits anyway, it fit well on my car and I don't think I could have put it on wrong.

 

[Stangfreak95]

They basicly have it backward on the pic right (the top part I mean..)?

And from what you said, the left side on the pic should go on the passenger side, right ?

It's not too clear right now. I need to look at things under like you said

 

[89MustangGX]

Here's a pic that will hopefully help. Please excuse the mess at the time.



If you look closely, you will see the tunnel isn't even on both sides, that's why the offset is there. The loop follows the tunnel nicely, which is why it gives you so much more room than other loops. That's why I say it would be hard to put it on wrong, if you put it up there and bolt it together and then start lining it up for the holes to drill in the floor, it will either fit or not fit.

Hope that helped.

(BTW -- I can make the pic smaller if it's too big)

 

[Stangfreak95]

Thats how I understood with your first explanation. The pic is great. Thanks for your help

 

[89MustangGX]

Anytime.

 

[BlueOvalStangGT]

Im doing mine now, how far behind the crossmember did you mount yours? My tranny/driveshaft are out right now so its hard to tell where it has to be. Mine does not have the uneven bends like yours either.

 

[BlueOvalStangGT]

Also what did you use to drill through the bottom of the car? That looks pretty tough.

 

[Stangfreak95]

Im doing mine now, how far behind the crossmember did you mount yours? My tranny/driveshaft are out right now so its hard to tell where it has to be. Mine does not have the uneven bends like yours either.

From the side of the Crossmember that is the closest from the REAR of the car, my loop BEGINS 12.25 inches after it, towards the rear.

 

[Stangfreak95]

Also what did you use to drill through the bottom of the car? That looks pretty tough.

Just use some regular cobalt drill bits for metal. Very easy to do.

First, go under the car and hold the loop in place in the designed spot and use a black marker to mark where the holes need to be drilled (dots). Go in the car and remove the carpet (til it clears the spots) and seats before drilling. Drill from under the car obviously. Good luck.

 

[BlueOvalStangGT]

Ok imma try it tommorow, problem is my crossmember isnt there but I think I can guess where it would be. Got any pics?

 

[mootang]

i just ordered one from lakewood so i will be doing mine wendseday or thursday. this thread should make it quite easy. thanks.

 

[fox racer]

i think im gunna do one now lol.. i never even though of it before

 

[mootang]

stangfreak, you've been making those launches without a safety loop. that's brave.

 

[slo65]

stangfreak, you've been making those launches without a safety loop. that's brave.

thats what i was thinking i recently put mine on, i dont have the stock midpipe so i had to "alter" the mid pipe, basically had to drop it a little, wasnt too hard, it helps that my friends dad works at a shop, so up on the lift it went, drilled the holes bolted them up, i ended up welding the actual loop part, there wasnt room to bolt it up no problems so far, it looks great up there

 

[Stangfreak95]

stangfreak, you've been making those launches without a safety loop. that's brave.

thats what i was thinking i recently put mine on, i dont have the stock midpipe so i had to "alter" the mid pipe, basically had to drop it a little, wasnt too hard, it helps that my friends dad works at a shop, so up on the lift it went, drilled the holes bolted them up, i ended up welding the actual loop part, there wasnt room to bolt it up no problems so far, it looks great up there

Guys this is an OLD thread that I did in April. I DEFINATELY had the loop installed, with some aftermarket 31spline axles and 31spline carrier when I went to the track last June.

Because of the slicks, I alsolutely wanted all those parts on the car

 

[mootang]

ah, i didn't even notice.

 

[slo65]

Guys this is an OLD thread that I did in April. I DEFINATELY had the loop installed, with some aftermarket 31spline axles and 31spline carrier when I went to the track last June.

Because of the slicks, I alsolutely wanted all those parts on the car