It's probably no more work to build one from scratch than it would be to adapt something. I made on for the Slant powered S10. It doubles as a frame stiffener.
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| Author: | Andrew Shank [ Thu Jun 22, 2023 7:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | 85 D100 Driveshaft Loops |
I just thought I would ask if anyone has any experience, tips, suggestions, etc. for installing driveshaft loops on an 85 D100. In the event I break something again, I would rather not have to replace my driveshaft again. Does anyone have a brand or style of loop that they already know works well on a truck like this? I figured I may as well ask before I start ordering things. Thanks in advance, Andrew |
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| Author: | Greg Ondayko [ Thu Jun 22, 2023 12:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 85 D100 Driveshaft Loops |
The truck has so much space under there I bet any of the bolt in units can be fabricated to work. Just because you have a driveshaft loop installed does not mean that parts will be magically saved in the event of a driveshaft or other drivetrain failure. It is a safety measure more than a parts preservation measure. Greg |
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| Author: | Andrew Shank [ Fri Jun 23, 2023 12:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 85 D100 Driveshaft Loops |
Thanks Greg. I know its not a sure thing, but I figured it can't hurt to have one or 2 under there. While I was under there putting it back together I did look around and it seemed like it wouldn't be too hard to make something work. I guess most people are usually doing this on cars rather than trucks. There was a universal type one on the Speedway site that looked like it might be a good starting point. |
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| Author: | ProCycle [ Fri Jun 23, 2023 12:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 85 D100 Driveshaft Loops |
It's probably no more work to build one from scratch than it would be to adapt something. I made on for the Slant powered S10. It doubles as a frame stiffener.
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| Author: | Greg Ondayko [ Fri Jun 23, 2023 2:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 85 D100 Driveshaft Loops |
Those universal ones show up at swaps too. Rick can swindle a seller out of one for $0.05 when he was asking $0.25.. 
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 85 D100 Driveshaft Loops |
It took me a lot of years to hone that skill set!
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| Author: | Greg Ondayko [ Fri Jun 23, 2023 5:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 85 D100 Driveshaft Loops |
Quote: It took me a lot of years to hone that skill set!
Nothing wrong with that! I like it!... That means you get more $$ for important bespoke slant 6 parts! |
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