Aluminum Driveshaft Question

[RichV]

Something interesting...

I just pulled the trans yesterday and removed my aluminum shaft. Seems there is quite a bit of rubbing in the trans tunnel on the e-brake bracket. I'm removing mine to prevent further lathing. Not sure if I have something wrong with the driveline angles or if this is normal. I run MM solid engine mounts and a prothane trans mount. I'll get a couple pics today when I finish it up.

 

[2lowsn]

i had one in a foxbody that was already in there when i bought it. replaced it with the stock because no one could get it balanced correctly. had a few problems with it.

 

[CC'S95GT]

Something interesting...

I just pulled the trans yesterday and removed my aluminum shaft. Seems there is quite a bit of rubbing in the trans tunnel on the e-brake bracket. I'm removing mine to prevent further lathing. Not sure if I have something wrong with the driveline angles or if this is normal. I run MM solid engine mounts and a prothane trans mount. I'll get a couple pics today when I finish it up.

typically when the DS is rubbing on the e brake bracket it's due to worn rear control arm bushings.

 

[RichV]

^ upper or lower?

I run J&M lowers with poly, no signs of wear. Also a MM PHB. The uppers are very well worn stockers.

 

[CC'S95GT]

If the uppers haven't been replaced yet, i'd look there first.

 

[OnyxCobra]

Where is the ebrake bracket? Can it be moved a little to provide more clearance? I have new lower arms but my uppers are stock.

 

[rz5.0]

My car started to rub on the e break bracket but only when I slammed it and had people riding with me.. Then it would rub if the car would bounce I guess you would say.. I just raised it a lil bit..

 

[Paul]

I have a broken one in my backyard. I use it to smash down the garbage in my garbage can when I'm cramming lots of tree branches and leaves and stuff in there.

My buddy Trent broke it. Tore one of the ears off. 725 rwhp turbo 331 with a stick shift, and an AEM-boost-controlled launch. It's the only one I've personally seen break so far. So unless you're making buckets of power, I wouldn't worry about it one bit.

Paul.

 

[g36 monkey]

Lmao Paul uses the most expensive hunk of metal he can find to crush leaves

 

[Paul]

Dude! It's the best garbage smasher evar! I highly recommend it should you ever come across one for free.

Paul.

 

[Steve-Oh]

I have a broken one in my backyard. I use it to smash down the garbage in my garbage can when I'm cramming lots of tree branches and leaves and stuff in there.

My buddy Trent broke it. Tore one of the ears off. 725 rwhp turbo 331 with a stick shift, and an AEM-boost-controlled launch. It's the only one I've personally seen break so far. So unless you're making buckets of power, I wouldn't worry about it one bit.

Paul.

Like others said I don't think you'll have a problem. I don't know how many different manufactures make them but obviously go with one made by a reputable company.

 

[OnyxCobra]

thanks for the input guys, I think I'ma try to pick one up and see what happens.


any recommendations on drive shaft safety loops or are they all pretty much the same?

 

[g36 monkey]

I bought a lakewood one fron 97 stanger. It's the one I was already planning on buying, seemed to be the "best value" one

 

[RonBurgandy]

I was looking at getting one for my 95 gt with an 01 cobra irs. Any suggestions?

Sent from a Bionic powerhouse

 

[g36 monkey]

yea, just get the ford racing one for 94-95 cars with the t5

 

[MustangChris]

I have a jegs racing safety loop and i dont like it. Sits too far forward under the u joint.....

 

[OnyxCobra]

where/how do they usually install? towards the front I'm assuming...

 

[RichV]

Iirc mine is a BMR piece. I like it much better then the universal. The universal fit under my fox but the sn has different floor contour and the BMR fit great. And there is great room for the wider shaft.

 

[ItsASleeperTillItStartsUp]

I have around 580rwhp to 600rwhp and it seems to work great with everything else.

 

[the.greg]

I have a lakewood safety loop and it's bolts rubbed on the driveshaft pretty bad when I took sharp turns, so I had to remove the bolts that hold the driveshaft in place and weld it instead of using the bolts. I didn't install the driveshaft loop personally, so it may have been installed incorrectly. Just watch for rubbing after you install, you should be fine, easy fix regardless.