"My bird IS the word" (mybirdistheword)
07/24/2020 at 18:43 • Filed to: None
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"My bird IS the word" (mybirdistheword)
07/24/2020 at 18:43 • Filed to: None | 1
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All things considered, it looks like my self image took the most damage
So my best guess, considering the straps are not torn, and that all my bolts are still there, is that I missed a bolt hole. The built in washer pinched the strap, holding it for multiple test drives, tricking me into thinking it was done. Big time torque was all that was necessary to rip the driveshaft loose. What can I say, freak accident? Crit fail on intelligence? Gonna blame working on jackstands in my driveway, it results in doing alot of stuff blind. Got some new moog high strength u joints (non greasable), new straps and bolts. Floor looks like it can be pounded into shape, I don’t have a welder but brazing has been working good as a temp fix. Think I’m gonna get some plates welded on before I have any rear passengers.
boredalways
> My bird IS the word
07/24/2020 at 18:47 |
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What am I looking at through the hole?
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My bird IS the word
> boredalways
07/24/2020 at 18:52 |
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Rear end of the driveshaft and differential yoke
onlytwowheels
> My bird IS the word
07/24/2020 at 19:37 |
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I was going to suggest Lakewood U-joints and ARP bolts , but use what you have. It was not a parts failure after all. Loctite them bolts and maybe consider a driveshaft safety loop.
https://www.jegs.com/i/Speedmaster/746/PCE430.1001/10002/-1
www.summitracing.com/parts/sdm-pce430-1001
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My bird IS the word
> onlytwowheels
07/24/2020 at 20:06 |
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Those seem relatively inexpensive and simple to install. I was not aware.
ARP is overkill for what this is making. Only like 310 hp. 425 lb ft of torque is pretty gnarly though.
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onlytwowheels
> My bird IS the word
07/24/2020 at 20:16 |
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Whenever I have done a significant power upgrade, I have upgraded the driveline as well. The OEM parts were chosen for the OEM power level. Eliminate the weak links and go for durable and gain reliability. And yeah, driveshaft safety loops are cheap insurance.
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My bird IS the word
> onlytwowheels
07/24/2020 at 20:24 |
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These though, they are built for pre smog standards. All I have really done is bring it back to that.