Hey all, just curious. Will a "universal" driveshaft loop work on our trucks? Summit has them for $24.95...thanks for any info.

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If it's the Lakewood model 18000 I would say no. Tried that one already. If my small amount of research is correct they have to loop the shaft 4-6" behind the u-joint. The gas tank is in the way there so it will have to be a custom made one modified to take that into account. I see on JL's site he has one for $59.95 plus shipping. May just go with that one.

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JL's loop is a snap to bolt in according to MM&FF,and is supposed to use existing bolt hole's which is worth the extra money in my opinion. I'd give him a call.

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Thanks for the info. Looks like I will be giving JL a ring...

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Would the JL loop work on a 4x4 ext cab? Not sure if the L's are different in that respect. I don't know anyone with one. Thanks.

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I've got JL's loop, and it's a VERY simple bolt on, right into the existing frame holes. No muss, no fuss.

I was told the "universal" loop was for 'Stangs and Camaros, and would require drilling into the floor pan to install.

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[This message has been edited by BadDog (edited 02-04-2001).]

 

4D Thunder, as ya know, I'm shootin fer 12's this season... Do you know how strict VMP will be this year for loops if yer still high in the 12's? My bro's T/A was running 12's all night and they didnt say anything... but that was with NHRA sanctioning, now they are IHRA....

Is this something I need to worry about?

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