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Old 09-15-2011 | 10:38 AM
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I hit up GForce a couple of weeks ago on this issue -

After tightening down the axle bolts there was still play at the hub. I had to put a washer between the hub and the 34mm axle nut. He may have changed the kit up after our discussion, but make sure you don't have play in there.

Happy beating on it now... welcome to the bulletproof V club. ;-)
Old 09-15-2011 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by greddy91
I hit up GForce a couple of weeks ago on this issue -

After tightening down the axle bolts there was still play at the hub. I had to put a washer between the hub and the 34mm axle nut. He may have changed the kit up after our discussion, but make sure you don't have play in there.

Happy beating on it now... welcome to the bulletproof V club. ;-)
Ya man. I had to make a washer to take up the slack. That was before he figured it out and made the lock washers, then after that he's shortening the stubs.
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I should of sent you my go pro camera to use, it takes some really good under car vids
Ship it over to me and I'll take videos with it the same day I get it (as long as isn't raining)
Old 09-17-2011 | 10:52 PM
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Chris/Jeremy,
I will take some vids with my GoPro once you rear diff, axles and drive shaft are installed in my car.....placed my order yesterday....CAN'T WAIT to run the diff with my 418 that is being built!!!!!!
YEAH BUDDY!!!!!
Thanks for the order! Sounds like you and Jeremy were working one hell of a deal LOL

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Old 09-17-2011 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by lollygagger8
Ship it over to me and I'll take videos with it the same day I get it (as long as isn't raining)
I have to find that camera now, we moved our office and most of the shop into our new building last week and I'm still hunting for stuff that got packed up LOL

The new outer stubs are done, let me know when you want to swap yours out to try the new fit.

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Old 09-18-2011 | 11:02 AM
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Thanks for the order! Sounds like you and Jeremy were working one hell of a deal LOL

Thanks
Chris
YEAH MAN!!!!!!!!
Old 03-07-2012 | 07:16 PM
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anyone know where to get this setup???
Old 03-07-2012 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by WeDragBody
anyone know where to get this setup???
Yes sir.
http://www.shop.gforce1320.com/produ...&categoryId=13

Give us a call if you need anything or drop us an email.

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badass! im saving my pennies for this setup. what sold me was the lifetime warranty. and because my oem driveshaft is crap..
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badass! im saving my pennies for this setup. what sold me was the lifetime warranty. and because my oem driveshaft is crap..
Yep, hard to beat Lifetime warranty on such a bad *** product

Give us a call when your ready.

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Still beating the **** out of mine, and it's taking all I can give. Thanks Chris!!
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I realized I never posted any video of the old tires getting raped...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdeGfNkI2ko
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Originally Posted by gforce engineering
thanks for the order! Sounds like you and jeremy were working one hell of a deal lol

thanks
chris
i want a deal!!!
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Hey Chris, What is the critical speed rating on the 2 piece driveshaft with a stock T-56 and 3.5 diff ratio? Im just wanting to make sure Im going to be safe in the mile
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Originally Posted by psychobillycaddy
Hey Chris, What is the critical speed rating on the 2 piece driveshaft with a stock T-56 and 3.5 diff ratio? Im just wanting to make sure Im going to be safe in the mile
With that 2 piece (chromolly/Aluminum) your good to well over 200mph, I'll see if I can get an exact speed rating on it.

Thanks
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Originally Posted by psychobillycaddy
Hey Chris, What is the critical speed rating on the 2 piece driveshaft with a stock T-56 and 3.5 diff ratio? Im just wanting to make sure Im going to be safe in the mile
Don't know if it helps, but I went 149 with my 2 piece but I went with 3.73 gears.
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Originally Posted by lollygagger8
Don't know if it helps, but I went 149 with my 2 piece but I went with 3.73 gears.
Excellent! Myself, I start getting pretty nervous at anything over about 130 out on the highways, I start getting visions of hand cuffs, red lights and me in a jail cell with bubba LOL
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Originally Posted by Gforce Engineering
Excellent! Myself, I start getting pretty nervous at anything over about 130 out on the highways, I start getting visions of hand cuffs, red lights and me in a jail cell with bubba LOL
Lol the true "speed rating" of any vehicle/part.
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Originally Posted by Gforce Engineering
With that 2 piece (chromolly/Aluminum) your good to well over 200mph, I'll see if I can get an exact speed rating on it.

Thanks
Chris
sweet, 200 is a bit of a pipe dream but good to know the drive shaft could make it there.
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Originally Posted by Gforce Engineering
Excellent! Myself, I start getting pretty nervous at anything over about 130 out on the highways, I start getting visions of hand cuffs, red lights and me in a jail cell with bubba LOL
I'm not saying I wasn't nervous while doing it! lolz


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