DRIVE SHAFT LOOP PROBLEMS

[frydguy79]

I ordered in a BMR drive shaft loop and i went to install it and the mounting bracket would not bolt up to where it was supposed to so i called Dennis at BMR and sent him some picx and he emailed back and said that mine is the 3rd
different crossmember that they have seen on the Shelby's now
so before you order one take a look at the back of your crossmember and take a pic so you can get the right one

my crossmember is not straight across the bolts like my bracket is, Dennis said that they are going to re-engineer the bracket so it can fit more than one type



i will post pics as soon as i smash the crap out of my puter

lazy sob

[Joker]

Sorry to hear that. Should have gone with the CHE

[Joe G]

Is BMR shipping you one that will work Randy?


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[Rags]

If the next one dosent work, try the Steeda. I put one on around my one piece DS, I was done in less than 10 minutes, no issues.

[Vette Killer]

Originally Posted by Rags

If the next one dosent work, try the Steeda. I put one on around my one piece DS, I was done in less than 10 minutes, no issues.

Agreed....

Steeda Driveshaft Safety Loop - '05-'09 Ford Mustang

[Darkside]

That Steeda DS loop is a sexy part for sure.

I think its going on the ever growing list of future mods

[TOMMY GUN]

Originally Posted by Darkside

That Steeda DS loop is a sexy part for sure.

I think its going on the ever growing list of future mods

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[gr8snkbite]

Originally Posted by Darkside

That Steeda DS loop is a sexy part for sure.

I think its going on the ever growing list of future mods

doesnt griggs incorporate them in their system...might look into it if your goin that route.

also talked to Van last night..his is all done. he did a quick road test..wicked bada$$. its on its way to oklahoma now. said you hear and feel every thing now.

[frydguy79]

here are some pics

[gr8snkbite]

yea that support looks way diff....wonder why the changes...i had that one (loop) and it went right in. but now use CHE due to headers. i dont even think mine is that wide either.

[frydguy79]

Originally Posted by Joe G

Is BMR shipping you one that will work Randy?


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Joe
that is something that i do not know at this time?
first they have to make something??

or i could do it myself
it just would not look pro built

[Darkside]

Originally Posted by TOMMY GUN

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Momma D knows I take care of the homefront responsibilities first and then the Darkmobile.

That way I never get in trouble for spending money on the car.

[Alloy Dave]

I have the BMR loop set. I had no issues with the front, but on the rear one I had to use some spacers as it was rubbing. I called BMR and they suggested I use the spacers, which I had already done. Obviously with the stock driveshaft this would not have been an issue...you mix parts and you have issues.

Even now with it "fixed" it will touch if I jack up the rear of the car anywhere other than the rear end...but that should be rare and I can be careful.

[gr8snkbite]

Originally Posted by Alloy Dave

I have the BMR loop set. I had no issues with the front, but on the rear one I had to use some spacers as it was rubbing. I called BMR and they suggested I use the spacers, which I had already done. Obviously with the stock driveshaft this would not have been an issue...you mix parts and you have issues.

Even now with it "fixed" it will touch if I jack up the rear of the car anywhere other than the rear end...but that should be rare and I can be careful.

what DS are you runnin...that was one thing we looked at closely while in the air at Evo doin the headers. suspension unloaded, we re-installed the rear loop and had about a 1/2 or so clearance...no spacers....but i can see those aiding in better clearance for the lower cross bar..

[Alloy Dave]

Originally Posted by gr8snkbite

what DS are you runnin...that was one thing we looked at closely while in the air at Evo doin the headers. suspension unloaded, we re-installed the rear loop and had about a 1/2 or so clearance...no spacers....but i can see those aiding in better clearance for the lower cross bar..

3.5" aluminum from Evo.

Are you lowered? I'm stock height all around...which may be another factor.

[gr8snkbite]

Originally Posted by Alloy Dave

3.5" aluminum from Evo.

Are you lowered? I'm stock height all around...which may be another factor.

then you should not be hitting at all..i wasn't...then i lowered with FRPP Handling Pack, and still have clearance...its reduced...but not hitting...only thing that was after the headers was the exh pipes were hitting the nuts, so i inverted the bolts..clear now...

[Alloy Dave]

Originally Posted by gr8snkbite

then you should not be hitting at all..i wasn't...then i lowered with FRPP Handling Pack, and still have clearance...its reduced...but not hitting...only thing that was after the headers was the exh pipes were hitting the nuts, so i inverted the bolts..clear now...

Don't know what to say. I do hit if I let the rear end hang.

[gchaser1]

It appears if your car is not lowered and your spring rate is softer, since it's OEM, then the rear end and drive shaft are already closer to the rear loop and should travel further down when unloaded due to the softer spring rate.

[Alloy Dave]

Originally Posted by gchaser1

It appears if your car is not lowered and your spring rate is softer, since it's OEM, then the rear end and drive shaft are already closer to the rear loop and should travel further down when unloaded due to the softer spring rate.

I don't understand. When you unload the rear end by letting it hang, the springs have nothing to do with how far down it goes....they are not being utilized when the rear end is hanging loose. As a matter of fact, the only thing holding the springs in the car is the shocks at that point.

Maybe I'm misunderstanding what you're saying...probably am since Joe says I'm a dufus.

[JTB]

Originally Posted by Alloy Dave

I don't understand. When you unload the rear end by letting it hang, the springs have nothing to do with how far down it goes....they are not being utilized when the rear end is hanging loose. As a matter of fact, the only thing holding the springs in the car is the shocks at that point.

Maybe I'm misunderstanding what you're saying...probably am since Joe says I'm a dufus.

Join the club Dave, Joe says I'm a Dufus too...