Driveshaft safety loop

shurb125 · March 18th, 2008, 10:03 PM

Any manufacturer reccomendations to purchase from???

ryans88gt · March 18th, 2008, 10:36 PM

get one made for you car, not a universal one...that is my only suggestion.

kuskye25 · March 18th, 2008, 10:42 PM

or just loctite your driveshaft bolts for safety, i dont know that driveshaft saftely loops are ever needed, if they are someone will chime in and tell me im wrong... haha

silvergtstang99 · March 18th, 2008, 10:44 PM

they're needed if you haul ass down the track! Depending on your times you will need it, just like you need a helmet when you're well into the 13's. But it all depends on your track safety regulations.

ryans88gt · March 18th, 2008, 10:45 PM

When your front U-joint fails the drive shaft will destroy everything in site including the underside of your car, you, fuel lines, brake lines and can send the car air borne...definitely a good idea to have one if you take your car to the track and race with slicks or DOT slicks. Most tracks require them if you have slicks.

kuskye25 · March 18th, 2008, 10:48 PM

figures i lose on this one.... hahah like usual, info assimilated though

e3sean · March 18th, 2008, 11:35 PM

mythbusters did an episode where they purposely tried to get a car to flip by breaking the driveshaft and even getting it into a pothole at the right time it wouldnt go...but they are good to have not to f up your car..

ryans88gt · March 18th, 2008, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by e3sean

mythbusters did an episode where they purposely tried to get a car to flip by breaking the driveshaft and even getting it into a pothole at the right time it wouldnt go...but they are good to have not to f up your car..

I saw that episode, and if I remember right it broke the rear end instead of lifting the car up, either way at 100+ mph the last thing I want is a loose driveshaft under the car.

nolife · March 19th, 2008, 09:24 AM

Everyone sells a fox body specific safety loop starting at about $30. Cheap insurance in my opinion. Remember for most people, that thing is spinning 3.73 times faster than your back tires.

shurb125 · March 21st, 2008, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by ryans88gt

get one made for you car, not a universal one...that is my only suggestion.

Would you just make it out of some thick steel, basicly fabricate it yourself? Just wondering why you wouldn't buy one from Summit or some place? Just curious

ryans88gt · March 21st, 2008, 05:23 PM

No, I'm not saying that, I mean, buy one made for the make and model of your car and not a "universal" one size fits all model.

shurb125 · March 21st, 2008, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by ryans88gt

No, I'm not saying that, I mean, buy one made for the make and model of your car and not a "universal" one size fits all model.

Sounds good now I see what your saying. Thanks for your help. I plan on getting one from Summit.

nolife · March 21st, 2008, 06:33 PM

I have the cheap Summit one. It looks nice sitting in the box waiting to be installed.

built351w · March 21st, 2008, 06:35 PM

it's a $30 part that could save you car and/or your life. The question is: Why NOT have it???

ThreeHonks302 · March 21st, 2008, 07:00 PM

it's a $30 part that could save you car and/or your life. The question is: Why NOT have it???

itschristorres8 · March 21st, 2008, 07:08 PM

you NEED it to run slicks or drags at the track

1slo5.0 · March 21st, 2008, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by shurb125

Any manufacturer reccomendations to purchase from???

Lakewood makes a nice one designed for Mustangs. I've used many of them.

1slo5.0 · March 21st, 2008, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by e3sean

mythbusters did an episode where they purposely tried to get a car to flip by breaking the driveshaft and even getting it into a pothole at the right time it wouldnt go...but they are good to have not to f up your car..

LOL! I guess Myth Busters has never been to the race track when a car lost the front u-joint. I know there are videos on Youtube of some u-joint catastrophes.

March 18th, 2008, 10:03 PM	#1
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March 18th, 2008, 10:36 PM	#2
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,327	get one made for you car, not a universal one...that is my only suggestion. __________________ 88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it

March 18th, 2008, 10:42 PM	#3
kuskye25 Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 371	or just loctite your driveshaft bolts for safety, i dont know that driveshaft saftely loops are ever needed, if they are someone will chime in and tell me im wrong... haha __________________ '88 Mustang GT, Long Tube Headers, Off Road H-pipe, Flowmasters w/turn downs, K&N, Under Drive Pullies, Smog delete/Ac eliminator/72" belt, Subframe connectors, 3.73 Gears '93 LX 4-banger 78k miles

March 18th, 2008, 10:45 PM	#5
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,327	When your front U-joint fails the drive shaft will destroy everything in site including the underside of your car, you, fuel lines, brake lines and can send the car air borne...definitely a good idea to have one if you take your car to the track and race with slicks or DOT slicks. Most tracks require them if you have slicks. __________________ 88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it

March 18th, 2008, 10:48 PM	#6
kuskye25 Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 371	figures i lose on this one.... hahah like usual, info assimilated though __________________ '88 Mustang GT, Long Tube Headers, Off Road H-pipe, Flowmasters w/turn downs, K&N, Under Drive Pullies, Smog delete/Ac eliminator/72" belt, Subframe connectors, 3.73 Gears '93 LX 4-banger 78k miles

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March 18th, 2008, 11:35 PM	#7
e3sean MM Fanatic 1988 lx stock block 10.47@128 125shot Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: arizona Posts: 4,762	mythbusters did an episode where they purposely tried to get a car to flip by breaking the driveshaft and even getting it into a pothole at the right time it wouldnt go...but they are good to have not to f up your car.. __________________ MILITARY CREW USAF LUKE AFB AZ, E-5

March 19th, 2008, 09:24 AM	#9
nolife Hardcore Enthusiast 91GT, 88GT, 02GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,853	Everyone sells a fox body specific safety loop starting at about $30. Cheap insurance in my opinion. Remember for most people, that thing is spinning 3.73 times faster than your back tires. __________________ Looking for a decent 90-92 Titanium hatch pull cover and retaining clips Last edited by nolife : March 19th, 2008 at 09:27 AM.

March 21st, 2008, 05:23 PM	#11
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,327	No, I'm not saying that, I mean, buy one made for the make and model of your car and not a "universal" one size fits all model. __________________ 88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it

March 21st, 2008, 06:33 PM	#13
nolife Hardcore Enthusiast 91GT, 88GT, 02GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,853	I have the cheap Summit one. It looks nice sitting in the box waiting to be installed. __________________ Looking for a decent 90-92 Titanium hatch pull cover and retaining clips

March 21st, 2008, 06:35 PM	#14
built351w Regular 1979 mustang 5.0 hopefully 11's when complete Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 201	it's a $30 part that could save you car and/or your life. The question is: Why NOT have it??? __________________ 1979 hatchback: -351w w/ 10.5:1 -Tremec TKO

March 21st, 2008, 07:08 PM	#16
itschristorres8 Banned 00 V6 & 09 GT 13.37@104.4mph--BONE stock GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 15,864	you NEED it to run slicks or drags at the track

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