Good fitting Driveshaft Safety Loop

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  1. tbirdz12

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    Im looking for a driveshaft safety loop that bolts up nice.

    Any leads appreciated.

    Thanks
    Tim
     
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    :rofl2: good luck


    i think all of them require some work, i bought a summit uni. loop and its a PITA it does fit at all, going to have to cut it down
     
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    If it's a true "bolt on device" it doesn't work.
     
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    What do you mean by that? :16suspect
     
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    I think what he means is that if its a "bolt on" loop it wont work but we already knew that:slap:
     
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    So are ya saying just build one from scratch?
     
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    prolly be less of a hassle , they sell custom loops from summit and jegs, which you cut and weld to fit
     
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    Loops are easy parts to make that the most novice builder can handle. The best fitting loops start out as a 1" wide x 1/4" thick piece of flat bar stock and are cold bent around a small forked tree. Not trying to be a smartie pants - just improvise. Only tools required are a hand drill and a hacksaw - which you will need to have to "tweek" any "bolt-on" loop.

    Cleaver
     
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    There's really nothing wrong with a Lakewood #18000 universal loop. I have one on my car; (it was already installed when I bought it). It's not pretty, but it does the job and passes tech.(y)
     
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    yeah you prolly dont know the trouble they went though to make it fit;)


    ask MaverickMatt
     
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    Aw, it weren't nothin a chop saw and a drill press couldn't cure. :D
     

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