Driveshaft safety Loop

Ibr8k4vetts · #1 (**permalink**) 08-07-2002, 07:14 PM

I'm installing a Driveshaft safety Loop and I need to know should it be centered around the driveshaft or offset for up and down movement.
Thanks Mike

6T5 Cbra · #2 (**permalink**) 08-07-2002, 07:42 PM

Centered both directions. The shaft will travel a both up and down with the suspension. It travels side to side as well but to a much lesser degree.

Gene

Ant · #3 (**permalink**) 08-09-2002, 11:02 PM

Hi

I am also going to build a safety loop around my driveshaft for mainly certification road legal requirements, it seems a bit stupid with the driveshaft being only a foot long. How wide is your loop and what thickness material are you using?

Cheers Ant

Ibr8k4vetts · #4 (**permalink**) 08-09-2002, 11:17 PM

Ant,
Mine is 2"X1/4"

Back in Black · #5 (**permalink**) 08-09-2002, 11:29 PM

The more power it has to punch thru the FIBERGLASS and take your hip out, if a u-joint breaks......do please consider some type of heavy sheet STEEL shield...

This is one reason I like the West Coast...all steel double layer pan and heavy duty shield on the driveline section

A strap is not going to work well on a short shaft behind all that HP, if things go south