front prop shaft upgrade

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smebyspeed

the old noob
i did a search but couldnt find anything newer

i need to upgrade my front shaft cause i keep breaking stuff, wheres the best place to get a good upgrade?

93 ty with a 20g and a small shot, 550TQ?

thanks
 
Six-is-Enough

Six-is-Enough

Use to do a little Boost
Re: front prop shaft upgrade

D&R Driveline inc
768 Chicago Dr, Jenison MI 49428

616-667-1308

I think you'll be happy.

Btw How long have you sprayed that truck???
 
JSM

JSM

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Re: front prop shaft upgrade

D&R Driveline inc
768 Chicago Dr, Jenison MI 49428

616-667-1308

Is the one to get IMO, I have owned a gilbert, stock, and now a D&R.

Last time I bought some 80e shafts there were ~$250 shipped to my door. Gilbert is ~$400 or so now and no stronger at all.

DR uses stock flange on the front, so less work also, just bolts in.
 
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R&C_RallySyTy

Little Big Man
Re: front prop shaft upgrade

Is the front shaft the normal one to break? I guess this is something I'll fix once its broken...heh. Good info to know.
 
JSM

JSM

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Re: front prop shaft upgrade

I would replace it before it breaks.

When they break, I have seen them take out the wiring to rear of truck, fuel pump, and rip sections of metal off the side of the transmission.

Had to jab my size 13 shoe on the floor board of a ty once to push the floor back down also.

I wouldn't WAIT.
 
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R&C_RallySyTy

Little Big Man
Re: front prop shaft upgrade

TwinTurboV8Ty said:
I would replace it before it breaks.

When they break, I have seen them take out the wiring to rear of truck, fuel pump, and rip sections of metal off the side of the transmission.

Had to jab my size 13 shoe on the floor board of a ty once to push the floor back down also.

I wouldn't WAIT.
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even if you have a drive shaft loop to catch it? would like to know more about this...thanks for the good info! :tup:
 
JSM

JSM

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Re: front prop shaft upgrade

front driveshaft loop will prevent a lot of damage yes. 99% of trucks don't have one.

Depends also what end breaks as to what gets damaged.
 
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R&C_RallySyTy

Little Big Man
Re: front prop shaft upgrade

TwinTurboV8Ty said:
front driveshaft loop will prevent a lot of damage yes. 99% of trucks don't have one.

Depends also what end breaks as to what gets damaged.
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I thought so, just wanted to confirm. Again, thanks for the info. In that case I'll fix it when it breaks.
 
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smebyspeed

the old noob
Re: front prop shaft upgrade

Six-is-Enough said:
Do you have someway of watching Knock retard when you spray?
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you calling me a retard? :rotf:

i got everything but have the timing turned back, seems ok but thats the main reason i havnt sprayed it much as of late. i also have the full MSD setup. i have another project i should finish next week then i can focus on the ty

side note the 20g is still laying in the floor, avnt pt it in yet just wanted it in the power equasion :tup:
 
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smebyspeed

the old noob
Re: front prop shaft upgrade

oh yea i got lucky on the 3 times i broke U joints on mine as they didnt blow apart and tear anything up

lucky lucky me , buiding a loop asap :lol:
 
Six-is-Enough

Six-is-Enough

Use to do a little Boost
Re: front prop shaft upgrade

smebyspeed said:
you calling me a retard? :rotf:
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A little defensive eh?:lol: Nope just wondering. Not alot of peeps spraying their SyTy's. Everone is scared of those fragile(thats french) pistons. Including me.:tup:

Good luck. Are you coming to SyTy nats 11?
 
Six-is-Enough

Six-is-Enough

Use to do a little Boost
Re: front prop shaft upgrade

R&C_RallySyTy said:
Is the front shaft the normal one to break? I guess this is something I'll fix once its broken...heh. Good info to know.
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Yes. I have never heard of someone breaking a rear driveshaft in a SyTy. The front one gets put into a severe bind when properly boost launched. It is even worse with a busted motor mount. Which is common.

You can prolong a stock prop shafts life by limiting travel in the front end and installing a solid motor mount on the drivers side.:2cents:
 
Quickstop [UK]

Quickstop [UK]

Combating adversyty.
Re: front prop shaft upgrade

so they are better than stock? that was what i was worried about.

Never heard of D&D before - as long as my gilbert is better than stock as I too paid $400 for one!
 
Six-is-Enough

Six-is-Enough

Use to do a little Boost
Re: front prop shaft upgrade

Quickstop [UK] said:
so they are better than stock? that was what i was worried about.

Never heard of D&D before - as long as my gilbert is better than stock as I too paid $400 for one!
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Yes both the gilbert and D&D are far superior than a stock prop shaft. D&D is what Blake has been selling for the last 2-3 years.:tup:
 
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smebyspeed

the old noob
Re: front prop shaft upgrade

Six-is-Enough said:
A little defensive eh?:lol: Nope just wondering. Not alot of peeps spraying their SyTy's. Everone is scared of those fragile(thats french) pistons. Including me.:tup:

Good luck. Are you coming to SyTy nats 11?
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i was just playing ;)
i dout that ill make it to 11 to be honest
 
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