New drivehsaft gettin here tommorow!!!

RStrick0352 · June 3rd, 2007, 07:17 PM

Well, I called around to every distributor that sold aluminum DS's for our cars. Everyone had the same story about Dana Spicer goin through bancruptcy and that they couldnt tell me how long it would take before they could get one for me, soooooooo, I called the Driveshaft Shop which is located here in NC and the guy tells me "look our steel one is stronger and weighs only 4lbs more than the aluminum, so the diff in weight is negligible and that the steel tends to be less vibration prone" so they sold me on the steel DS. They finished building it friday so it should be here tommorow or tuesday. I cant wait to get rid of that damn hanger bearing and that DS that looks like it belongs under an F-350. Cant wait to let yall know how differently the cars drives, I'm sure it will be huge!!

Modern_Muscle · June 3rd, 2007, 08:12 PM

how much did you get it for? I might wanna check into that...lol

RStrick0352 · June 3rd, 2007, 09:21 PM

Heres the web address for the shaft. http://www.driveshaftshop.com/item168735.ctlg
If you have any questions just give them a call, the staff was very polite and helpful.

RStrick0352 · June 3rd, 2007, 09:22 PM

Heres the web address for the shaft. http://www.driveshaftshop.com/item168735.ctlg
If you have any questions just give them a call, the staff was very polite and helpful.

mswift5 · June 4th, 2007, 01:22 AM

You will notice a big difference. I have the carbon fiber in mine, and wow, how much smoother the ride is. Also felt faster of course.

Regency 2007 · June 4th, 2007, 01:57 AM

Give me some feedback after you get your new shaft in, my tuner who is doing my Helion install also installs aluminum driveshafts and I think it costs around $700.... wondering if it is worth it....

PaperCross · June 4th, 2007, 03:44 AM

does it require a new tune?

05mustang_kb_charged · June 4th, 2007, 11:11 AM

no it doesn't need a tune. the reason for it being faster is the rotational weight between the transmission and the rear end is greatly decreased. it doesn't give you any horsepower at the motor but they have seen as mush as 15 rear wheel increase when removing the stock shaft and replacing with a one piece lighter one. reduces drive train loss, it is more efficient.

PaperCross · June 4th, 2007, 03:52 PM

cool...i thought maybe the rotational increase required a re-tune....thanks for clarifying that...

L33T · June 4th, 2007, 04:56 PM

If you install your own...

DON'T OVER TIGHTEN the Pinion Flange nut and for the LOVE of GOD don't use an impact wrench either.

It's a shame that statement was not in my install instructions.

700$ mistake.

RStrick0352 · June 5th, 2007, 05:42 PM

thanks for the warning man, how much do you recommend to torque them down to

L33T · June 5th, 2007, 05:58 PM

It's been a while, lemme go dig it up.

L33T · June 5th, 2007, 06:23 PM

The 12mm 12 point nuts you want as tight as you can get them, or as they say "Torque specs are till your eyes pop out."

IRS Torque Specs:

Subframe-to-body bolts 76 lb-ft
Subframe-to-rear bracket bolts 76 lb-ft
Subframe rear bracket-to-body bolts 59 lb-ft
Shock absorber-to-lower arm and bushing bolts 98 lb-ft
Shock absorber-to-body nuts 30 lb-ft
Upper arm and bushing-to-subframe nuts 66 lb-ft
Upper arm bushing-to-knuckle nut 66 lb-ft
Lower arm and bushing-to-subframe bolts 184 lb-ft
Lower arm and bushing-to-knuckle nut 85 lb-ft
Toe link-to-subframe nut 35 lb-ft
Toe link-to-knuckle nut 35 lb-ft
Stabilizer bar bracket bolt 41 lb-ft
Stabilizer bar link nuts 35 lb-ft
Rear axle diff rear insulator-to-axle housing bolts 76 lb-ft
Rear brake disc dust sheild-to-knuckle bolts 89 lb-in
Brake line-to-rear brake caliper bolt 30 lb-ft
Parking brake cable bracket-to-lower arm bushing bolt 11 lb-ft
ABS sensor bolt 17 lb-ft
Axle shaft-to-hub retainer 240 lb-ft
Driveshaft to pinion flange 83 lb-ft
Wheel nuts 95 lb-ft

RStrick0352 · June 5th, 2007, 07:20 PM

thanks dude, your the man!!

mustang fanatic · June 6th, 2007, 11:18 PM

I heard that with the aluminum driveshafts they tend to brake off at high speeds 100+. Is this true?

mustang fanatic · June 6th, 2007, 11:19 PM

Break off is what I meant. Dont want to look like a total idiot

L33T · June 7th, 2007, 06:59 AM

It has happened but it's not the norm.
If they fail it's usually due to a bad install.

Driveshaft safety loops can provide some security in the event of catastrophic failure and they aren't that expensive.

June 3rd, 2007, 07:17 PM	#1
RStrick0352 Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 11.40 @ 121 mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 588	New drivehsaft gettin here tommorow!!! Well, I called around to every distributor that sold aluminum DS's for our cars. Everyone had the same story about Dana Spicer goin through bancruptcy and that they couldnt tell me how long it would take before they could get one for me, soooooooo, I called the Driveshaft Shop which is located here in NC and the guy tells me "look our steel one is stronger and weighs only 4lbs more than the aluminum, so the diff in weight is negligible and that the steel tends to be less vibration prone" so they sold me on the steel DS. They finished building it friday so it should be here tommorow or tuesday. I cant wait to get rid of that damn hanger bearing and that DS that looks like it belongs under an F-350. Cant wait to let yall know how differently the cars drives, I'm sure it will be huge!! __________________ GT 6sp Grabber Orange For mods check my garage. 349 rwhp, 331 rwtrq Naturally Aspirated 445 rwhp, 495 rwtrq 100 Shot 60ft: 1.74 1/4: 12.15 @ 112.43 N/A 60ft: 1.71 11.40 @ 121.18 100 shot Nitrous

June 3rd, 2007, 08:12 PM	#2
Modern_Muscle Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,169	how much did you get it for? I might wanna check into that...lol __________________ 2005 GT, Bolt-Ons, into a 40mph headwind, 13.0 @ 105.5...UGH 1993 XJ 4x4 4.0 M5 214k mile hoss! 2006 F150 Crew Cab...Work Truck

June 3rd, 2007, 09:21 PM	#3
RStrick0352 Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 11.40 @ 121 mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 588	Heres the web address for the shaft. http://www.driveshaftshop.com/item168735.ctlg If you have any questions just give them a call, the staff was very polite and helpful. __________________ GT 6sp Grabber Orange For mods check my garage. 349 rwhp, 331 rwtrq Naturally Aspirated 445 rwhp, 495 rwtrq 100 Shot 60ft: 1.74 1/4: 12.15 @ 112.43 N/A 60ft: 1.71 11.40 @ 121.18 100 shot Nitrous

June 3rd, 2007, 09:22 PM	#4
RStrick0352 Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 11.40 @ 121 mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 588	Heres the web address for the shaft. http://www.driveshaftshop.com/item168735.ctlg If you have any questions just give them a call, the staff was very polite and helpful. __________________ GT 6sp Grabber Orange For mods check my garage. 349 rwhp, 331 rwtrq Naturally Aspirated 445 rwhp, 495 rwtrq 100 Shot 60ft: 1.74 1/4: 12.15 @ 112.43 N/A 60ft: 1.71 11.40 @ 121.18 100 shot Nitrous

June 4th, 2007, 03:44 AM	#7
PaperCross Regular 2007 Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 250	does it require a new tune? __________________

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June 4th, 2007, 01:22 AM	#5
mswift5 Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 26	You will notice a big difference. I have the carbon fiber in mine, and wow, how much smoother the ride is. Also felt faster of course.

June 4th, 2007, 01:57 AM	#6
Regency 2007 Hardcore Enthusiast F-150 FX4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Memphrica Posts: 1,153	Give me some feedback after you get your new shaft in, my tuner who is doing my Helion install also installs aluminum driveshafts and I think it costs around $700.... wondering if it is worth it....

June 4th, 2007, 11:11 AM	#8
05mustang_kb_charged Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT Dyno Racer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: LSU Country Posts: 2,272	no it doesn't need a tune. the reason for it being faster is the rotational weight between the transmission and the rear end is greatly decreased. it doesn't give you any horsepower at the motor but they have seen as mush as 15 rear wheel increase when removing the stock shaft and replacing with a one piece lighter one. reduces drive train loss, it is more efficient.

June 4th, 2007, 03:52 PM	#9
PaperCross Regular 2007 Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 250	cool...i thought maybe the rotational increase required a re-tune....thanks for clarifying that... __________________

June 4th, 2007, 04:56 PM	#10
L33T Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 732	If you install your own... DON'T OVER TIGHTEN the Pinion Flange nut and for the LOVE of GOD don't use an impact wrench either. It's a shame that statement was not in my install instructions. 700$ mistake.

June 5th, 2007, 05:42 PM	#11
RStrick0352 Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 11.40 @ 121 mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 588	thanks for the warning man, how much do you recommend to torque them down to __________________ GT 6sp Grabber Orange For mods check my garage. 349 rwhp, 331 rwtrq Naturally Aspirated 445 rwhp, 495 rwtrq 100 Shot 60ft: 1.74 1/4: 12.15 @ 112.43 N/A 60ft: 1.71 11.40 @ 121.18 100 shot Nitrous

June 5th, 2007, 05:58 PM	#12
L33T Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 732	It's been a while, lemme go dig it up.

June 5th, 2007, 06:23 PM	#13
L33T Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 732	The 12mm 12 point nuts you want as tight as you can get them, or as they say "Torque specs are till your eyes pop out." IRS Torque Specs: Subframe-to-body bolts 76 lb-ft Subframe-to-rear bracket bolts 76 lb-ft Subframe rear bracket-to-body bolts 59 lb-ft Shock absorber-to-lower arm and bushing bolts 98 lb-ft Shock absorber-to-body nuts 30 lb-ft Upper arm and bushing-to-subframe nuts 66 lb-ft Upper arm bushing-to-knuckle nut 66 lb-ft Lower arm and bushing-to-subframe bolts 184 lb-ft Lower arm and bushing-to-knuckle nut 85 lb-ft Toe link-to-subframe nut 35 lb-ft Toe link-to-knuckle nut 35 lb-ft Stabilizer bar bracket bolt 41 lb-ft Stabilizer bar link nuts 35 lb-ft Rear axle diff rear insulator-to-axle housing bolts 76 lb-ft Rear brake disc dust sheild-to-knuckle bolts 89 lb-in Brake line-to-rear brake caliper bolt 30 lb-ft Parking brake cable bracket-to-lower arm bushing bolt 11 lb-ft ABS sensor bolt 17 lb-ft Axle shaft-to-hub retainer 240 lb-ft Driveshaft to pinion flange 83 lb-ft Wheel nuts 95 lb-ft

June 5th, 2007, 07:20 PM	#14
RStrick0352 Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 11.40 @ 121 mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 588	thanks dude, your the man!! __________________ GT 6sp Grabber Orange For mods check my garage. 349 rwhp, 331 rwtrq Naturally Aspirated 445 rwhp, 495 rwtrq 100 Shot 60ft: 1.74 1/4: 12.15 @ 112.43 N/A 60ft: 1.71 11.40 @ 121.18 100 shot Nitrous

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June 7th, 2007, 06:59 AM	#17
L33T Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 732	It has happened but it's not the norm. If they fail it's usually due to a bad install. Driveshaft safety loops can provide some security in the event of catastrophic failure and they aren't that expensive.