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Topic: 1997 droptop cobra driveshaft scraping
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91LxMustang
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I got a 1997 drop top cobra and my driveshaft is scraping its berly clearing were it connects to the transmission it hits the tunnel were the tranny is everytime i punch it it scrapes or with two people in the car i dont no if my driveshaft may be after market or how can i fix it???
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97 cobra
Posts: 59 | From: Stockton | Registered: Mar 2012
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87droptop50
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Are you sure your tranny mount isn't worn or messed up ?
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HighSpeed Motorsports
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Posts: 3855 | From: SF | Registered: Oct 2006
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91LxMustang
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Im going to check that out tomrorow?
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97 cobra
Posts: 59 | From: Stockton | Registered: Mar 2012
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Either engine/tranny mounts are bad or the rear end is lowered too much.
the most common aftermarket driveshaft is the ford racing aluminum one, it will look bright silver vs a stock iron one which will look like old rusty metal.
how low is the car?
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89 LX Notchback ex 4cyl, 14psi
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Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003
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91LxMustang
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Yea the drive shaft is silver dont look rusted i have no idea on how mutch i the drop but its on eibacs
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97 cobra
Posts: 59 | From: Stockton | Registered: Mar 2012
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Blind
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the ford racing aluminum one is a bit larger diameter than a stock driveshaft.
How much gap do you have in the fender to the rear tire?
My stock driveshaft would rub the parking brake bracket on my `97 fobra with my old solid axle setup that had about a 2" drop and about 1-2 fingers gap on the rear tires.
I would suggest installing a set of maxmimum motorsport poly spring isolators on the springs, it will raise it up just a tad and might be enough to stop the rubbing.
But also check the condition of the engine and transmission mounts.
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89 LX Notchback ex 4cyl, 14psi
02 Harley F150, 15psi
Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003
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91LxMustang
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Im not sure on the drop in the back if i put on a stock driveshaft will it help the rear its not that low was actually thinkn of droping it lil more from the rear will adjustable control arms help?
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97 cobra
Posts: 59 | From: Stockton | Registered: Mar 2012
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Check the e brake bracket, my 94 had the same issue. On my car the bracket torn a bit And everybtime I launch hard it would scrape.
Posts: 296 | From: San Mateo | Registered: May 2009
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