Drive shaft safety loop location

nolife · June 11th, 2007, 03:40 PM

How far behind the universal should the drive shaft safety loop be placed?

ryans88gt · June 11th, 2007, 04:47 PM

I'd suggest following the recommendations by the manufacturer.

If there are none, then between 2-12" from the transmission side u joint. Pick a spot where you get the most clearance and remember that your axle moves up and down and in an out a little bit with the rear end.

nolife · June 11th, 2007, 09:07 PM

Thanks.
I have the Summit house brand and I lost the instructions. Several other models they sell call for roughly 4-6 in. I'll see if I can find a compatible spot in that range.

1slo5.0 · June 11th, 2007, 10:10 PM

NHRA requires the loop to be within 6-inches of the front u-joint.

JBIGBOOTSY · June 12th, 2007, 12:16 PM

mount it between your jaw and your shoulders and bolt it to your seat.

ryans88gt · June 12th, 2007, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by Darrell

NHRA requires the loop to be within 6-inches of the front u-joint.

Good point....although I've never seen anyone measure that, could be becuase there is no tech inspection at the track I race on...

gotboost562 · October 13th, 2007, 02:50 AM

Originally Posted by ryans88gt

Originally Posted by Darrell

NHRA requires the loop to be within 6-inches of the front u-joint.

Good point....although I've never seen anyone measure that, could be becuase there is no tech inspection at the track I race on...

Is there a particular brand loop that fits better than the rest on a 93 Coupe? Per NHRA rules does it have to be bolt-on or weld-on? Or does it matter?

89LX347 · October 13th, 2007, 04:27 AM

laekwood ones are really good

Speedstang302 · October 13th, 2007, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by 89LX347

laekwood ones are really good

+1

June 11th, 2007, 03:40 PM	#1
nolife Hardcore Enthusiast 91GT, 88GT, 02GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,878 Blog Entries: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Drive shaft safety loop location How far behind the universal should the drive shaft safety loop be placed? __________________

June 11th, 2007, 09:07 PM	#3
nolife Hardcore Enthusiast 91GT, 88GT, 02GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,878 Blog Entries: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks. I have the Summit house brand and I lost the instructions. Several other models they sell call for roughly 4-6 in. I'll see if I can find a compatible spot in that range. __________________

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1slo5.0 MM Ninjas! 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 11,375 iTrader: 1 reviews	NHRA requires the loop to be within 6-inches of the front u-joint. __________________ My daily driver has 16 cylinders and 4400hp @ 1000 rpm.... ***1988 Mustang GT - Stock....almost

June 12th, 2007, 12:16 PM	#5
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,392 iTrader: 0 reviews	mount it between your jaw and your shoulders and bolt it to your seat. __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

October 13th, 2007, 04:27 AM	#8
89LX347 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,304 iTrader: 0 reviews	laekwood ones are really good __________________ I believe in art when it is not seen. I believe in music when it is not audible. I believe in God when He is silent.

June 11th, 2007, 04:47 PM	#2
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,627 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'd suggest following the recommendations by the manufacturer. If there are none, then between 2-12" from the transmission side u joint. Pick a spot where you get the most clearance and remember that your axle moves up and down and in an out a little bit with the rear end.

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