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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: team39763 on August 29, 2008, 08:51:55 pm

Title: How much clearance between driveshaft and safety loop?
Post by: team39763 on August 29, 2008, 08:51:55 pm

I was installing my driveshaft safety loop tonight and the best I could position it(with that giggered heat shield in the way) it was within 1/2 or a little less.  I'm gonna probably just cut the heat shield out since I can't find the last bolt that holds it in the front.  Maybe then I could reposition it if needed, but I still need to know what is acceptable clearance.  It's a universal driveshaft safety loop.

Title: Re: How much clearance between driveshaft and safety loop?
Post by: Blazin on August 30, 2008, 07:00:31 am

!/2" side to side should be no problem. Up and down is when you need to keep enough to clear the shaft with the suspension travel.

Title: Re: How much clearance between driveshaft and safety loop?
Post by: HAULIN IT on August 30, 2008, 07:59:22 am

Agreed, If you find a 1/2" on the sides isn't enough, you have problems with motor/trans/cab mounts. The top & bottom clearance needed will depend on your suspension travel. One area of concern is on the bottom, you may look to have plenty of clearance when sitting on the wheels, but if you lift the truck & the suspension falls, you don't want the driveshaft being the item stopping it. Lorne 

Title: Re: How much clearance between driveshaft and safety loop?
Post by: team39763 on August 30, 2008, 10:28:07 am

Cool.  I appreciate it guys.