View Poll Results: Is a Driveshaft Loop Important?
Yes, you should get one!
118
86.76%
No, there is no need for one.
18
13.24%
Voters: 136. You may not vote on this poll
How important is a Driveshaft Loop?
If you ever break a driveshaft or bust a Ujoint you will be glad you had a loop.
The damage to the bottom of the car can be significant.
I have dropped a driveshaft or two in my travels..... I won't run a Hot Rod without one.
I too have a Lakewood unit. Best one on the market and its the cheapest one too.
The damage to the bottom of the car can be significant.
I have dropped a driveshaft or two in my travels..... I won't run a Hot Rod without one.
I too have a Lakewood unit. Best one on the market and its the cheapest one too.
Originally Posted by Demon Of Dreams
anything under 11.99 requires a loop I believe
NHRA does not require a drive shaft loop as long as you are on a DOT tire (example: ET street or any drag radial) until you are running 11.49 or faster.
Originally Posted by Fulton 1
Another vote for the Lakewood loop. Its cheap, can be installed without removing the shaft (although it may take a little patience), bolts to the existing tunnel brace attach points, gives excellent ground clearance, AND is quite tolerant to most exhaust setups including true duals.
Link: http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_751248_-1
Link: http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_751248_-1
Originally Posted by Ripper415
in that link the camaro one for $51 only goes up to 01. Since I have an 02 should I get the universal one for $26 and would it perform as well as the camaro specific one?
Originally Posted by nick_4.8sierra
Where can I get the DS balance checked at?
Thanks,
Nick
Thanks,
Nick
Nick, I take my driveshafts, flywheels, clutches, etc...to a local transmission shop. I would imagine any trans shop should be able to balance a driveshaft in house. Also any automotive machine shop should be able to do it also.
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Originally Posted by Fulton 1
No, do not get the universal one. Get the one listed for 93-01 and just assume that it says "93-02 Camaro/Firebird" because '01 and '02 are identical.
I like the Lakewood piece because you can install w/o removing the driveshaft. However, I prefer my BMR piece because I do not have to worry about the shear forces applied to the bolts on the Lakewood piece if the driveshaft fails. I would rather spend an extra hour just for peace of mind.
Just my opinion, yours may vary.
Just my opinion, yours may vary.
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Originally Posted by koolaid_kid
I like the Lakewood piece because you can install w/o removing the driveshaft. However, I prefer my BMR piece because I do not have to worry about the shear forces applied to the bolts on the Lakewood piece if the driveshaft fails. I would rather spend an extra hour just for peace of mind.
Just my opinion, yours may vary.
Just my opinion, yours may vary.
Exactly what I was thinking that's why I think I'm goin with a one piece loop. Looks like if the DS came loose it would bust the small bolts on loops like the Lakewood. Just my thinking.
I have the lakewood and from the picture, it does not look like it is gonna fit because in my borlamouth exhaust, the muffler is at the front of the driveshaft, where the ds loop would go. Would bmr fit?
Its better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. If i were to keep the aluminum ds thats on my car i would probably get one but im lookin to get a chrome moly one still may get one but i havnt heard of anyone breakin a chrome moly ds on a street car before. just on the rock crawlers when they take a 10 foot fall and land perfectly on the ds.
well earlier today my driveshaft ripped off at 85mph on the fwy, came off the differential end, fortunately (if at all i can actually say that)
i have a slp driveshaft loop (not installed, but im sure u can guess i will) but have been told that they wont fit verts
anyone know if this is true
and if so what brand will work?
i have a slp driveshaft loop (not installed, but im sure u can guess i will) but have been told that they wont fit verts
anyone know if this is true
and if so what brand will work?
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Originally Posted by slowpoke310
well earlier today my driveshaft ripped off at 85mph on the fwy, came off the differential end, fortunately (if at all i can actually say that)
i have a slp driveshaft loop (not installed, but im sure u can guess i will) but have been told that they wont fit verts
anyone know if this is true and if so what brand will work?
i have a slp driveshaft loop (not installed, but im sure u can guess i will) but have been told that they wont fit verts
anyone know if this is true and if so what brand will work?