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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 04:12 PM
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So I ws jumping on the expressway toppin out third and at about 100 I hear a loud bang and my shifter starts vibrating like crazy. Well I look under there and the drive shaft is disconnected from the tranny and the tranny fluid is leaking out[:@] I had it towed to my local tranny place. Im not really sure what all is wrong until monday. I know the drive shaft was old but i had no idea. Anyways, Im deff getting a new drive shaft, Are the aluminum drive shafts like those made by steeda good? does anybody have experience with them or know any problem areas?
Old Apr 28, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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Ford racing aluminum driveshaft anyone?
Old Apr 28, 2007 | 04:42 PM
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I just picked up a ford racing one this week from mustangs unlimited ($235) I've heard its the way to go. I'll let you know how i make out when its in.
Old Apr 28, 2007 | 05:15 PM
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That's an uncommon one... u-joint failure?
Old Apr 28, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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ur lucky it didn't drop just right and flip the car
Old Apr 28, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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driveshaft loop? if you dont have one, A your one lucky son of a bitch that you didnt pole vault your rearend right out of there, and B get one
Old Apr 28, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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very luck lol
Old Apr 28, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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My driveshaft loop saved my *** when my front u-joint let go. Invest in one.
Old Apr 28, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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ORIGINAL: SSKiller

My driveshaft loop saved my *** when my front u-joint let go. Invest in one.
where can you buy one? and how much?
Old Apr 28, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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Lakewood makes them.....check out jegs or summit.



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