The Mythbusters had a horrible time trying to get a driveshaft to pole vault a car with a driveshaft disconnected from the transmission. When they succeeded, the damage was significant.
Even if the driveshaft does not dig into the pavement, having the front end loose and flailing around about could be damaging and loud enough to soil the driver’s seat upholstery. So if you drive enthusiastically or have sticky tires, a safety loop is a good idea.
Even if the driveshaft does not dig into the pavement, having the front end loose and flailing around about could be damaging and loud enough to soil the driver’s seat upholstery. So if you drive enthusiastically or have sticky tires, a safety loop is a good idea.
I had the front aWD driveshaft on my infiniti G35x fail at 80mph when the front u-joint let go. Fortunately, it was captured so it didn’t drop to the pavement, but it did a ton of damage and was loud as hell causing the car to be written off. Trans casing and front differential were damaged extensively.
it scared the living
it scared the living