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Old 10-11-2008, 10:51 AM
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Default Loop for lowered car and 3.5" DS

Title pretty much explains it all. I have a 02 Z28 lowered on strano springs and a 3.5" aluminum driveshaft and i'm looking for a loop that will work. i have a spohn loop but it rubs. i could probably try and shim the loop to make it larger, but i'd rather find one that will fit right off the bat because i fear the shimming might make it structurally weaker. anyone have any experience? thanks
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I have a Jegs and I'm lowered about 2 1/4", only have a 3" driveshaft, but there is clearance for a 3.5. It could easily be shimmed down a bit if you need to for driveshaft clearance. Only $35, but you do have to take out the front seats and pull up the carpet to install.
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i just had the interior out, i don't wish to do that again. maybe i'll ask the guys over at UMI. i can't be the only one with this problem thanks for the heads up low and slow
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bumping this up, still don't have a DS loop. anyone?

i can't possibly be the only person lowered with a 3.5" DS
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I would just shim the loop if that is all the needs to be done to get it to quit rubbing. Bob
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Same setup and I have a BMR loop and it has plenty of clearance.
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I have a tunnel form-fitting loop that should work with the 3.5" shaft. nothing hangs low and clears long style torque arms and almost any exhaust. bolt-in 1pc construction, black or red powdercoated. 90.00 shipped.

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...8/IMG_1206.jpg
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Originally Posted by toadzq8
Same setup and I have a BMR loop and it has plenty of clearance.
Originally Posted by ssvert99
I have a tunnel form-fitting loop that should work with the 3.5" shaft. nothing hangs low and clears long style torque arms and almost any exhaust. bolt-in 1pc construction, black or red powdercoated. 90.00 shipped.

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...8/IMG_1206.jpg
guess i'm going to have to order that. i'd rather order a new one then spend a day trying to shim a DS loop. thanks guys
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I had the LPE 3.5" shaft and I never found a loop that would fit right. Shimmed or not, it would always rub somewhere so I stopped trying and went to a 3" shaft.
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Originally Posted by gillbot
I had the LPE 3.5" shaft and I never found a loop that would fit right. Shimmed or not, it would always rub somewhere so I stopped trying and went to a 3" shaft.
yeah it is frustrating. I have been running without a loop for a long time now but I'm willing to keep trying. i'll post up if I find something
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I decided i'd rather have the 3" shaft with a loop instead of running without it.


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