Scored an aluminum driveshaft...have ?'s

[Imyourzero]

Found a used aluminum driveshaft in excellent condition...there was no way I was going to pay the ridiculous new price of $250.

The thing looks almost brand new but it didn't come with the bolts like it would if you ordered it from Summit...where can I find new driveshaft bolts? I was told it was probably best to replace them.

Where's the best place to get a d/s safety loop? I want to run one for peace of mind.

And what do I need to do to prevent the d/s from rubbing against the e-brake bracket? Apparently this happens to LOTS of people, and after seeing the pics of that driveshaft that got cut in half I definitely want to keep this thing from rubbing on anything!

Thanks for any help...

 

[Silver95Stint]

250 dollas, That is too much. I have seen them advertised for no more than 150.

 

[Imyourzero]

250 dollas, That is too much. I have seen them advertised for no more than 150.

The price of aluminum has recently gone up, and so has the cost of driveshafts. Check a few online stores and I promise you won't find any at the old price; if you do I guarantee they aren't in stock and are on backorder.

 

[85GTlover]

You will not find aluminum d/s's new for $150.....I have seen low of $169.........plus shipping , lucky if so, and 249+++++.

 

[rudeone707]

summitracing.com still lists them for 159 but the ship date is like 7-12.

someone said that they did infact raise the price in the magazine though.

 

[slvrbullit302]

I just reused my old bolts, bought mine new and it didnt have any new bolts with it.

 

[Imyourzero]

I just reused my old bolts, bought mine new and it didnt have any new bolts with it.

Oh OK.

I found a DS safely loop from Summit...is the FRPP one good enough or are there better choices? They sell at least a couple different ones...

And what about the driveshaft rubbing on the e-brake cable bracket? It doesn't happen to everyone, but if the problem should arise, what's the best way to remedy it?

 

[madams74]

The bolts can be purchased in the HELP section at most parts stores.

 

[GTJake]

I'd get an HPM DS loop. It has the most clearance for a bigger alum. DS.

Jake

 

[Mustang_02]

Wow Glad I got mine when it was $140 from Gefracing.com

 

[slvrbullit302]

And what about the driveshaft rubbing on the e-brake cable bracket? It doesn't happen to everyone, but if the problem should arise, what's the best way to remedy it?

Usually cars that are lowered are the ones that have to worry about the rubbing issues.

 

[Imyourzero]

Usually cars that are lowered are the ones that have to worry about the rubbing issues.

I have lowering springs so I guess we'll see...

 

[SN95StangMan]

I have a 1.5" drop on my car, no rubbing problems.

 

[pleasehelp]

http://www.metco-inc.com/dsloopsPR.shtml I've read that metco d/s safety loops are one of the best.

 

[95GTeee]

I too would just reuse the stock DS bolts. If you think yours are shot, they wouldn't be holding the stock one on correctly, right? If you just wanna make sure, go to any DS shop, or transmission place and bring one of the stockers to match up. No prob!

The driveshaft being ground by the E-brake bracket is a problem on some lowered cars. I have heard that all you have to do is clearance the bracket a little, by grinding the edge off it. I have not had to do it myself, so I cant tell ya for sure.

The prices of aluminum have definitely gone up. True, there are still a few places where you can get them at the old price, but like the other guys said - their prices will probably go up to be par with everyone elses.

Those METCO DS loops are nice! The guage of steel is the important consideration here. Just compare em!

 

[robertdale]

My car is not lowered and it rubbed. The driveshaft hits on the bracket edge. I ground alot of the bracket off untill the point I felt that the parking brake would be damaged if I took any more off. Then the thing still rubbed if I got on it real hard. So I had to buy an adjustable pinion snubber from MAC $59 and that cured my problem and helped me hook a lot better as well. Put it on with the old bolts and give it a try you may not have any problems.

 

[stunner6910]

i'm chiming in a little late, but i just ordered mine from summit and it was $159 and is in back order until 7/2. no big deal, i'd rather wait than pay an extra $100. i wanted to know if i should get a new yoke, and if so, can you recommend some?
thanx

 

[mo_dingo]

New DS bolts = Ace Hardware. Cheap and easy. You don't need 12point bolts for any particular reason, do you?
Scott

 

[5.0 from 95]

My car is the one that broke the DS in two pieces. I fixed it with the adjustable pinion snubber. I have had no rubbing since then. And like somebody else said, it actually hooks better when I nail it.


Paul