Re: Driveshaft Loop ?
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IIRC has to be behind the front U-joint?
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Re: Driveshaft Loop ?
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IIRC has to be behind the front U-joint? It does.. those had a long arm on them to put it back there.. they allowed way to much wipp to them if you did break a shaft or u-joint
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Re: Driveshaft Loop ?
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Ron, I think you're looking for the one made by U.S. car tool. http://store.uscartool.com/Bolt-In-Driveshaft-Loop-64-72-Mopar-B-Body-70-74-Mopar-E-Body_p_21.htmlIf they are really that flexible are there any loops that bolt in and fit well? The universal ones are really way too big to fit in a B body in the correct location relative to the U joint. I know pretty much every GM or Ford platform has cheap ones designed to bolt in...
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Re: Driveshaft Loop ?
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I heard and don't quote me that their not legal for drag racing. A friend told me this yrs ago. Your friend was mistaken. Plus in all my racing experience, I don't think a tech ever got down on the ground to check for it.
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Re: Driveshaft Loop ?
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I heard and don't quote me that their not legal for drag racing. A friend told me this yrs ago. Plus in all my racing experience, I don't think a tech ever got down on the ground to check for it. If I were to use one of that type I would put a bolt and plate through the top of the loop to the floor at least. They will make you "Legal" tech wise but probably not actually work the best.
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Re: Driveshaft Loop ?
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I heard and don't quote me that their not legal for drag racing. A friend told me this yrs ago. Plus in all my racing experience, I don't think a tech ever got down on the ground to check for it. If I were to use one of that type I would put a bolt and plate through the top of the loop to the floor at least. They will make you "Legal" tech wise but probably not actually work the best. There is a hole for a carriage bolt to do that in the one I bought.
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Re: Driveshaft Loop ?
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Thanks for the replies. I thought it looked kinda flimsy. I don't even know where to buy one even if I wanted one. Bolting a bracket to the loop to the floor is a great idea for it. Thanks , Ron I wouldn't say it's flimsy. It's a heavy sucker. I'd have to measure when I get back under it, but it's at least 1/8" steel. You would buy it through U.S. Cartool. That's who Mancini gets them from .
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Re: Driveshaft Loop ?
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Thanks for the replies. I thought it looked kinda flimsy. I don't even know where to buy one even if I wanted one. Bolting a bracket to the loop to the floor is a great idea for it. Thanks , Ron I wouldn't say it's flimsy. It's a heavy sucker. I'd have to measure when I get back under it, but it's at least 1/8" steel. You would buy it through U.S. Cartool. That's who Mancini gets them from . I think maybe stating the "design" is flimsy might be more accurate. Years back I addressed this cantilever shortcoming of the design directly with the manufacturer even with the single hole thru the floor, and after a few back and forths, he commented, "its not for racing", and then implied its more for the hobbyist that wants extra protection in a DS failure, and hard to argue with that sentiment. I would not purchase one, FWIW.
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Re: Driveshaft Loop ?
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I think maybe stating the "design" is flimsy might be more accurate. he commented, "its not for racing", and then implied its more for the hobbyist that wants extra protection in a DS failure, and hard to argue with that sentiment.
I think I could agree with that. I do find it odd that it's not for racing but carries NHRA and IHRA certification. I think bolting it to the floor would help a great deal in its ability to withstand a driveshaft coming undone. It would be interesting to see if anyone had a failure while using one and what the aftermath looked like.
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Re: Driveshaft Loop ?
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1/8" doesnt meet NHRA standards.. has to be a 1/4" min and the long arm of it wouldnt slow up much if the U-joint let go
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Re: Driveshaft Loop ?
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Ron what about one of these? I found it looking for one for my 96 Dakota.
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Re: Driveshaft Loop ?
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I heard and don't quote me that their not legal for drag racing. A friend told me this yrs ago. Your friend was mistaken. Plus in all my racing experience, I don't think a tech ever got down on the ground to check for it. I had a tech check mine last year.
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Re: Driveshaft Loop ?
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I have a older legal driveshaft loop from Mr. Gasket, I think, that fits in Mopar drive shaft tunnels fine. It bolts to the floor so you can position it where you need it I'm thinking that you can weld tabs on one of those to use in your car The one I have bolts together so you can assemble it in the car with the drive shaft in or before installing it over the driveshaft disconnect at the rear end I will sell it if anyone wants it PM me if your interested.
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