Drive shaft loop is touching the drive shaft
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I have a UMI drive shaft that connects to my T/A (Part #2203) and the loop touches the drive shaft.I don't see what I'm doing wrong. I'm trying to install it and my 3 pt. sfc and this is not working. The T/A and drive shaft loop is used, but in great condition and the sfc are new. Everything is bolting correctly from the pictures I see on the web. I don't want to have someone cut and reweld it to make it work. Any advice? ![](http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/zz80/383z93/20131030_210807_zpsa36b757e.jpg)
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Last edited by 383z; 11-01-2013 at 02:51 PM.
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The 3-pt subframe connectors are what is causing the issue. The mounting plate for the 3rd point on the SFCs is lowering the surface the driveshaft loop crossmember mounts to; thus causing the loop to sit lower than it normally would if the 3-pt SFCs were not there.
At least that's what it looks like from your pictures.
At least that's what it looks like from your pictures.
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The 3-pt subframe connectors are what is causing the issue. The mounting plate for the 3rd point on the SFCs is lowering the surface the driveshaft loop crossmember mounts to; thus causing the loop to sit lower than it normally would if the 3-pt SFCs were not there.
At least that's what it looks like from your pictures.
At least that's what it looks like from your pictures.
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Mount looks like its shifted to the left, which would cause the rear of the tranny to push the DS to the side. Install a new one and your issues will most likely be resolved.
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Ok, everyone I will buy a new stock transmission mount for sure and replace it, but why not a polyurethane one? A few different people told me to buy a stock one and not a poly, but didn't explain it to me. I curious about that, because poly should be better right?
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I havent talked transmissions in a while but I think I remember the issue has something to do with a torque flex on the poly mounts while stocks dont flex. I can't remember the specifics but its good to have poly mounts for engines but not for trannys. Hopefully Im explaining it right but someone can correct me if im wrong.
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I think I know why the drive shaft is so high and close to the drive shaft loop. The rear end looks like it has move forward and the pinion yoke is pointing upward some. The end of the drive shaft and pinion yoke are making an angle like a the top of a "A". The passage side rear tire is closer to the front part of the inner fender than the other side too. The passage side shock is touching the inner fender under the car. I forgot to take pictures, but I will tomorrow when I'm trying to fix it. Also, the spring are bending like this ")". It looks crazy. I don't know how this happened, maybe the way I jacked up my car.