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Old 05-16-2010, 09:09 AM
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Default Trying to figure out which drive shaft to get with which ds loop. Couple questions

Im looking between the strange 3" chromoly or the pst aluminum 3.5".

First off with my exhaust and current tq arm i'm limited on ds loops I can get since I got a tunnel mount tq arm without the ds loop incorporated

I was wondering the weight difference between the listed drive shafts and will the pst fit through a standard ds loop?

The plan is the lakewood ds loop. I like its bolted design since it looks alot easier to install and it doesn't have the dip in it that might interfere with my exhaust. It shouldn't be a problem haveing the loop sandwiched in between the floor pan and my tq arm should it?

Let me know some opinions. Thanks
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Originally Posted by kkslds
Im looking between the strange 3" chromoly or the pst aluminum 3.5".

First off with my exhaust and current tq arm i'm limited on ds loops I can get since I got a tunnel mount tq arm without the ds loop incorporated

I was wondering the weight difference between the listed drive shafts and will the pst fit through a standard ds loop?

The plan is the lakewood ds loop. I like its bolted design since it looks alot easier to install and it doesn't have the dip in it that might interfere with my exhaust. It shouldn't be a problem haveing the loop sandwiched in between the floor pan and my tq arm should it?

Let me know some opinions. Thanks


i have the pst 3.5 it is huge but looks amazing under the car and only takes a few mins to put in for me

the loop im not sure i have the umi toruqe arm mount with saftey loop i havent seen if it will fit yet
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http://shop.brutespeed.com/BEP-28000...-BEP-28000.htm

This loop normally fits with the PST with a little work. Bob
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AL 3.5" is half the weight of the 3" , that is equal to removing 200 lbs of carrying weight
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Thanks. I decided on a carbon fiber ds to avoid needing a loop
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we have a f-body specific driveshaft loop that is form fitting to the tunnel and clears any exhaust and is also made to certify with NHRA specs as well. we can get you into a 3.5" aluminum shaft and a loop for around 500.00
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if you need a carbon fiber ds I have a like new one for sale.




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