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Old Aug 12, 2003 | 11:41 PM
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Driveshaft loops

Who has them and what kind did you buy?
Are they hard to install?
I've seen universal ones that require drilling but you don't have to disconnect the driveshaft.
The Spohn one looks nice but is quite a bit more $$. I believe it connects to the crossmember but does require disconnecting the driveshaft.
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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 12:11 AM
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Car: 86 LG4 & 92 TBI Firebird
Engine: The Mighty 305!
Transmission: 700R4
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I have the Spohn loop but haven't installed it yet. Its only 4 small bolts holding the d/s on. Alot easier then trying to drill holes in the floorpan. You have to use a poly tranny mount with the spohn loop tho.
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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 07:47 PM
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Axle/Gears: 3.23 Posi
Why do you have to use the poly mount?
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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 08:09 PM
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Transmission: built 700R4 w/custom converter
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lakewood sels one just for our cars too
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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 11:05 PM
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Transmission: 700R4
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Originally posted by LilJayV10
Why do you have to use the poly mount?
Because it uses 2 bolts into the mount to hold the loop onto the xmember. The poly mounts have 3 bolt holes on the bottom, stock rubber just has a stud.
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 01:23 AM
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Well I already have a poly trans mount so that may be a better reason to get the spohn one. A little pricey though. What did you pay for yours?
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 01:49 AM
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Originally posted by DannyT
Well I already have a poly trans mount so that may be a better reason to get the spohn one. A little pricey though. What did you pay for yours?
I paid $75.
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 07:46 AM
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I used this one. It fits like a glove and my 4" Mufflex exhaust system clears.
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Old Aug 23, 2003 | 11:19 PM
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Car: 1989 Formula 350
Engine: 355 HSR
Transmission: Rossler 700R4
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt/3.27
Had my car apart and found out the Spohn D/S loop wouldn't clear my exhaust(dual cats/dynomax and 3" flowmaster force two). That was my case though.
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Old Aug 23, 2003 | 11:42 PM
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I have the Spohn, no problems and very easy install.
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 09:11 PM
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Car: '91 Camaro RS
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Transmission: Tremec 600
Axle/Gears: moser 12 bolt, 4.11's 33 spline axl
I built this one to bolt to my tremec....
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 03:35 AM
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wingnut, how is the installation on the Jegster loop? It looks like it would require the driveshaft to be disconnected, but I will be getting my tranny rebuilt soon so it will be disconnected anyway. Where does it bolt up?

Thanks
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 08:05 AM
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Yes, I had to drop the driveshaft. It bolts up near the front of the driveshaft, just behind the front U-joint. I can't remember off hand where exactly the bolts are inside the car. I think they are just behind the front seats. I installed a new torque arm kit (also Jegs) at the same time, so I already had the front seats and carpet out of the car. I don't think that the seats have to come out to install just the loop. I'll have to look when I get home.
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 04:28 PM
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Transmission: 700R4
I wanted to get a driveshaft loop too. When I saw the price of the lakewood loop I thought I was dreaming. It was way cheaper then spohn. I e-mailed them and asked what was involved in the install. They said. Remove the seats, carpets, cat heat shields. Then drill holes in the floor pan.
I'm waiting for a 9" rear so I can get a spohn tourqe arm with a loop. No way am I going to drill holes in my baby. Plus spohn made the loop into an ovel to help with clearence. Sounds like a winner to me.
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