FRPP Aluminum Driveshaft Problem

02'TrueBlue · January 7th, 2012, 07:38 PM

Maybe it's not a problem, but better safe than sorry..I was gunna install my FRPP driveshaft that I ordered from American Muscle about a year ago (Never got around to installing it lol), and when I had both driveshafts next to eachother, the new aluminum one was about half an inch longer than the stock one. My friend's dad who was helping us was really concerned that the size difference could mess with the tailshaft of the trans if I hit a bump or something and it caused the driveshaft to go in a tad...Is this normal or should I be flipping on someone?

1_nice_03_gt · January 7th, 2012, 08:12 PM

hmm never notice it on mine when i installed it, now you got me thinking damn it. havent notice any issuse and my car is lowered

number1gt · January 7th, 2012, 08:20 PM

I can't see it being to bad? Is there anyway you can take measurements off another one?

1_nice_03_gt · January 7th, 2012, 08:23 PM

arent cobra's drive shaft longer? could have ordered the wrong one

02'TrueBlue · January 7th, 2012, 08:28 PM

Unfortunately I can't get my hands on another FRPP driveshaft lol. And cobra's are different, but I definitely ordered the right one.. And it fit into the tailshaft just fine; we're just worried it would go in further than the stocker and possibly cause damage if something was maybe cut wrong at the factory

number1gt · January 7th, 2012, 08:28 PM

Cobra drive shafts are shorter due to the extra length of the t56

Pittbull · January 7th, 2012, 09:26 PM

hmm that is strange.. id contact someone from frpp honestly cuz that sounds really weird. i wouldnt b worried about it hurting anything but id b worried about it not fitting

but if it fits i guess itll be ok? idk... id definatly talk to someone that sells/designed it. if at all possible

casper gt · January 7th, 2012, 09:40 PM

kinda of curious where your measuring from, are you including the yoke.

the reason I'm asking is there are diffrent yokes depending on which driveshaft you have.

fyi, all 79-04 mustangs (except irs cobras) use the same basic shaft so the basic shft on yours being the wrong length would be strange

cliffyk · January 7th, 2012, 09:49 PM

The drive angle is so shallow that 1/2" difference in overall length will make less than 0.2" difference in travel. Insert the tranny end into the tail housing and push it fully forward, if the pinion drive flange is 3/4" to 1" or more from the pinion flange with the rear-end hanging then you are good to go...

stal94gt · January 7th, 2012, 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by cliffyk

The drive angle is so shallow that 1/2" difference in overall length will make less than 0.2" difference in travel. Insert the tranny end into the tail housing and push it fully forward, if the pinion drive flange is 3/4" to 1" or more from the pinion flange with the rear-end hanging then you are good to go...

X2!! how long the drive shaft is, is not an exact measurement and there is some give in how long it is.

02'TrueBlue · January 8th, 2012, 02:31 AM

hm. I wish I had access right away, I'd check again. I measured from end to end of the shaft, not including the yoke; the yoke was the same length. I'll have to check up on it as soon as i can get back onto my friend's lift and get back to everybody. Thanks for the input

Mike Hadz · January 8th, 2012, 05:03 AM

if your car is an automatic and the drive shaft is for a manual i think it fits nice if you remove the yoke? that's what i've heard so if thats the situation maybe remove the yoke, does it drive oddly?

02'TrueBlue · January 8th, 2012, 10:46 AM

I have a 5 speed. and I ended up putting the stock one back in for now lol I wasn't trying to break anything before I knew for sure it wasn't a mess up

January 7th, 2012, 07:38 PM	#1
02'TrueBlue Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.91 @ 102.04 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Rahway, NJ Posts: 880 iTrader: 0 reviews	FRPP Aluminum Driveshaft Problem Maybe it's not a problem, but better safe than sorry..I was gunna install my FRPP driveshaft that I ordered from American Muscle about a year ago (Never got around to installing it lol), and when I had both driveshafts next to eachother, the new aluminum one was about half an inch longer than the stock one. My friend's dad who was helping us was really concerned that the size difference could mess with the tailshaft of the trans if I hit a bump or something and it caused the driveshaft to go in a tad...Is this normal or should I be flipping on someone? __________________ TRUE BLUE CREW MEMBER #6

January 7th, 2012, 08:12 PM	#2
1_nice_03_gt Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 ford mustang gt 13.9 stock Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: bay area Posts: 1,473 iTrader: 1 reviews	hmm never notice it on mine when i installed it, now you got me thinking damn it. havent notice any issuse and my car is lowered __________________ k&n cai, mangaflows exhaust, summit udp's, 24lb injectors, 78mm bbk plenun, tri-ax s/s, a/c delete,3.73's, aluminum drive shaft, upr upper/lower control arms, solid motor mounts, bbk heades, upr xpipe,bbk cc plates, camber bolts.bama tune

January 7th, 2012, 08:20 PM	#3
number1gt Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 mustang gt Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,896 iTrader: 1 reviews	I can't see it being to bad? Is there anyway you can take measurements off another one? __________________ Rock stock

January 7th, 2012, 08:23 PM	#4
1_nice_03_gt Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 ford mustang gt 13.9 stock Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: bay area Posts: 1,473 iTrader: 1 reviews	arent cobra's drive shaft longer? could have ordered the wrong one __________________ k&n cai, mangaflows exhaust, summit udp's, 24lb injectors, 78mm bbk plenun, tri-ax s/s, a/c delete,3.73's, aluminum drive shaft, upr upper/lower control arms, solid motor mounts, bbk heades, upr xpipe,bbk cc plates, camber bolts.bama tune

January 7th, 2012, 08:28 PM	#5
02'TrueBlue Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.91 @ 102.04 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Rahway, NJ Posts: 880 iTrader: 0 reviews	Unfortunately I can't get my hands on another FRPP driveshaft lol. And cobra's are different, but I definitely ordered the right one.. And it fit into the tailshaft just fine; we're just worried it would go in further than the stocker and possibly cause damage if something was maybe cut wrong at the factory __________________ TRUE BLUE CREW MEMBER #6

January 7th, 2012, 09:26 PM	#7
Pittbull I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2001 Mustang GT If you're not first you're last Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 5,892 iTrader: 6 reviews	hmm that is strange.. id contact someone from frpp honestly cuz that sounds really weird. i wouldnt b worried about it hurting anything but id b worried about it not fitting but if it fits i guess itll be ok? idk... id definatly talk to someone that sells/designed it. if at all possible __________________ Stock Rear Springs FOR SALE! PM Me Stock 99-04 GT Exhaust Manifolds FOR SALE! PM Me

January 7th, 2012, 09:40 PM	#8
casper gt Moderator 2012 300a gt auto 12.10@116 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: creighton pa Posts: 7,697 iTrader: 4 reviews	kinda of curious where your measuring from, are you including the yoke. the reason I'm asking is there are diffrent yokes depending on which driveshaft you have. fyi, all 79-04 mustangs (except irs cobras) use the same basic shaft so the basic shft on yours being the wrong length would be strange __________________ MM BRACKET RACING CREW CO-FOUNDER BAMA Performance Drag Team Founder 2012 300a GT auto

January 7th, 2012, 09:49 PM	#9
cliffyk Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Saint Augustine, FL Posts: 1,805 iTrader: 1 reviews	The drive angle is so shallow that 1/2" difference in overall length will make less than 0.2" difference in travel. Insert the tranny end into the tail housing and push it fully forward, if the pinion drive flange is 3/4" to 1" or more from the pinion flange with the rear-end hanging then you are good to go... __________________ -cliff knight- My Mustang 2003 GT, UPR X, 24lb/h injectors, Magnaflow, 180° stat, PP 70mm TB & plenum, DF Commando, Steeda UDPs, Ralco RZ_flywheel, RAM HDX clutch, WX EFX COPs 3.73s, 262 rwHP/305 lb-ft. Flex-fuel: burns gas and rubber...

January 8th, 2012, 02:31 AM	#11
02'TrueBlue Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.91 @ 102.04 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Rahway, NJ Posts: 880 iTrader: 0 reviews	hm. I wish I had access right away, I'd check again. I measured from end to end of the shaft, not including the yoke; the yoke was the same length. I'll have to check up on it as soon as i can get back onto my friend's lift and get back to everybody. Thanks for the input __________________ TRUE BLUE CREW MEMBER #6

January 8th, 2012, 05:03 AM	#12
Mike Hadz Regular 2000 Gt Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 498 iTrader: 0 reviews	if your car is an automatic and the drive shaft is for a manual i think it fits nice if you remove the yoke? that's what i've heard so if thats the situation maybe remove the yoke, does it drive oddly? __________________ 2000 Gt - full bolt on's 3.73's eibach suspension. 265hp/307tq

January 8th, 2012, 10:46 AM	#13
02'TrueBlue Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.91 @ 102.04 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Rahway, NJ Posts: 880 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a 5 speed. and I ended up putting the stock one back in for now lol I wasn't trying to break anything before I knew for sure it wasn't a mess up __________________ TRUE BLUE CREW MEMBER #6

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