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Old 01-28-2011, 11:18 PM
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I went to the royal purple racepark today 1/28/11 and tried to launch harder than usual and the driveshaft just snapped. now I am looking for a heavy duty one. any suggestions?
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Did you split a stock drive shaft?. Stock Rear?

I would try PST or maybe a chromoly drive shaft.
Old 01-28-2011, 11:34 PM
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yeah it was the stock driveshaft that split. rear end is stock aswell but Im only pushing 400hp right now and am not on slicks so i should be ok but as soon as i am ready to up the power the rear end goes into surgery.
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http://shop.brutespeed.com/PST-35-In...Driveshaft.htm

This is the driveshaft that I recommend. It held up to my 1.29 60 ft launches. Bob
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wow first time ive heard the driveshaft going before the rear end lol
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Thanks bob! I should be ordering on Thursday.

Ss4luck: man I swear i thought the same thing when I heard the loud *** snap. I was at the tree and had this oh **** there goes 2300 bucks face lol!
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i suggest the one bob linked you, he suggested me that one from him when i did the 9in swap and its a nice shaft! thanks bob, still holdin up great! and it came quick too!




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