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Posted by WIKD 281 (Member # 40) on :
 
I am about to order a drive shaft safety loop but am not sure which one to get. I found one on summit.com and its made by FRP> but> it says that its only for up to a 98 mustang...nothting for a 99 GT. Any ideas what is not too expensive but will work well?
Thanks for any help.

 

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Posted by Jeff S (Member # 371) on :
 
http://www.uprproducts.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=262
 

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Posted by bunchmyfunky (Member # 360) on :
 
I got mine through summit. I had to call them and they looked it up.
 

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Posted by LAST302 (Member # 808) on :
 

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Originally posted by Jeff S:
http://www.uprproducts.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=262

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Originally posted by WIKD 281:
Right on guys> thanks for the replies! Did you have to take out your seats to install these loops? I am running the stock steel driveshaft> I do have a Griggs aluminum drive shaft but was afraid that I may tweak it with launching on slicks.

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Yes you need to remove the seats to install the bolts unless you weld it in. You shouldn't "tweak" your DS if your pinion angle is set properly.
 

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Posted by DropTopFox (Member # 1689) on :
 
yeah I think you should throw on the driveshaft as well
 

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Posted by WIKD 281 (Member # 40) on :
 
You know> I hear you> but........
Im not sure how to set the drive shaft angle because theyre not adjustable. I have the Mega bite Jr. lower control arms> its only an upper and lower setting. I will be changing them to the lower setting and adding 2 spacers. I then have the FMS uppers. I was thinking about getting some adjustable uppers but am not sure. I do know that with this setup Lidio at Alternative auto pulls some killer times> he claims that its very a very simple setup> but is very effective.
 

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Posted by Elapid (Member # 50) on :
 
I run the Lakewood D/S Loop with the FMS Aluminum D/S in my 98 Cobra with no difficulties.

edit: oops! I still have the steel d/s in the 90

[ November 12, 2003, 12:40 PM: Message edited by: Elapid ]
 

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Posted by WIKD 281 (Member # 40) on :
 
I am concerned about launching with an aluminum drive shaft> I think I feel safer with the steel.
I will be doing 4500 trans brake launches> with 600+rwhp.
 

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Posted by John91coupe (Member # 18) on :
 

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Originally posted by WIKD 281:
I am concerned about launching with an aluminum drive shaft> I think I feel safer with the steel.
I will be doing 4500 trans brake launches> with 600+rwhp.

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Not to worry. There are cars with a bit more HP then that and having no problems with the FMS aluminum shaft and high RPM launches. 4500 with an auto is not that high anyway.

[ November 13, 2003, 06:42 AM: Message edited by: John91coupe ]
 

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Posted by WIKD 281 (Member # 40) on :
 
If im not mistaken> is the FMS drive shaft a little thicker/stronger than the Griggs drive shaft? I have the Griggs drive shaft and I think its 3.5"???? Not sure> but> my drawback to that is I would have to lengthen the drive shaft to make it work with my AOD. I think I will be running on the steel drive shaft for now but I might change it back to the aluminum.
Thanks for the insight guys
 

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