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Aluminum driveshaft on sn95

Discussion in 'The Garage' started by Twista, Mar 25, 2014.

  1. Mar 25, 2014 #1
    Twista

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    Does anyone know if adding one of theses to a sn95 will cause emergency brake cable problems and does it need a safety loop?

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  2. Mar 25, 2014 #2
    RichV

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    No and No.

    Of course it may depend on make, mine is a FMS.
     
  3. Mar 25, 2014 #3
    Handz

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    No and No
     
  4. Mar 25, 2014 #4
    ttocs

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    doesn't bother my 94 gt
     
  5. Mar 26, 2014 #5
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    Nope I had a Ford racing one in my 94.

    what no one mentioned and could happen. These cars have a tendency when you pull the Ebrake up hard it can cause that plate to bend down there. Causing rubbing on the DS .Before you put in you new DS just make sure it's tucked up as close as you can to the body.
     
  6. Mar 26, 2014 #6
    MustangChris

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    yes. and yes.






    okay. i just wanted to be different.



    no. and no.

    in all seriousness, i'd suggest throwing in the loop while youre there. not a huge deal, but good piece of mind... and they're not pricey....

    Just my $0.02 :)
     
  7. Mar 26, 2014 #7
    Addermk2

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    Are you drag racing the car, using slicks, and running 11’s?

    You probably don't need a safety loop.

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  8. Mar 26, 2014 #8
    Michael Plummer

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    It could if the driveshaft is rubbing on the cable. It's a good idea to check on it once the installation is done. Is a driveshaft safety loop needed at your level? Depends on how you use the car (drag racing, slicks, etc.) but if you are going to take the plunge the driveshaft safety loop from Stifflers is a nice piece: http://buystifflers.com/driveshaftsafetyloop79-98mustang-1.aspx

    Good luck
    Michael Plummer
     
  9. Mar 26, 2014 #9
    CC'S95GT

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    the alumnium DS is a larger diameter than the stocker.
    Sometimes you'll get rubbing if the rear control arm bushings are worn. Mine doesn't rub but I have after market upper and lower control arms too.

    While the DS is out, look real close at the e-brake cable that goes through the tunnel for fraying. and replace if needed.
     
  10. Mar 26, 2014 #10
    DropTopPony

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    All you manual shifting E-brake users...
     
  11. Mar 26, 2014 #11
    MustangChris

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    have you even SEEN mythbusters?

    what if his shaft drops DIRECTLY into a pothole? .... yeah. thats what i thought.


    ;)
     
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    Addermk2

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    Chris, please never quote me again... I feel like I get cancer every time you try to be funny.


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  13. Mar 29, 2014 #13
    Handz

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    My stock driveshaft did rub.... But it only rubbed because the car was so low and when i went over a bump the rear end articulation would cause the driveshaft to touch. I have an IRS now and since the diff dis stationary, I dont have this problem anymore.