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88mustng

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anyone know the diameter of the stock driveshaft?? i know the aluminum is 3.5". it is bigger than the stock right?? cause i just put a driveshaft loop in and it seems kinda close if i had a bigger diameter driveshaft it may be tight in there.

thanks,
steve
 
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ss93cobra

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Yes the stock driveshaft is a smaller diameter than the aluminum version. I know that both HPM and Metco make a version specifically for the aluminum driveshaft. I've got an Metco on mine and have no clearance issues with my aluminum driveshaft.
 

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How much clearance do you have?
 

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i can fit my thumb between the stock driveshaft and the bolts. so maybe like 3/4" on either side. how much bigger is the aluminum driveshaft?
 

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Stock driveshaft is 3"......I measured it before I put in my aluminum one.
 

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That should be enough if your motor and trans mounts are good.
 
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