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Topic: driveshaft loop
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mustang68mustangs
Gearhead Posts: 454
From: pittsburgh,pa.usa
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 03-29-2004 10:49 PM
   
I just installed my driveshaft loop on my 68 and was wondering while I was under there if it would be a good idea to put one on the rear.What do you guys think.This is a street/strip car.I used the search but couldnt get a definite answer.I also couldnt believe how easy everything went on for being a one size fits all part.
Bob
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 03-29-2004 10:56 PM
Bob,A rear driveshaft loop is a good idea. If you've ever had a 9" throw the pinion out the front of the case you'll know why. The end of the driveshaft flips around everywhere and tries to come through the floor and take your head off.  SteveW
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mustang68mustangs
Gearhead Posts: 454
From: pittsburgh,pa.usa
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 03-29-2004 11:02 PM
Thats what I was thinking about.I can understand not wanting the car to pole vault thats why we use the front loop.But I was also concerned about the rear u joint failing and the driveshaft beating the hell out of my floor! Every u joint failure I have seen at the track has always been the rear one.Thanks Steve.
Bob
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 03-29-2004 11:04 PM
Bob,The '66 has those dents in the floor. 
I've seen other cars that have those dents on the back of the driver's seat. SteveW
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18703
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-30-2004 06:09 PM
Bob sounds like a good idea too me. I don't see why not add a rear loop.------------------
SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
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mustang68mustangs
Gearhead Posts: 454
From: pittsburgh,pa.usa
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 03-30-2004 09:04 PM
I was doing some thinking again today about this.I was wondering since the driveshaft angles down to the rearend I might have to lower the loop somehow to go around the driveshaft.Any thoughts?
Bob
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 03-30-2004 09:56 PM
Bob,You'd have to make one that can handle the suspension travel and angled to match the shaft. SteveW
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