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Old 09-12-2011, 10:16 PM
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I recently had the bolts holding the driveshaft/u-bolt break and was wondering if anyone makes a loop specifically for our trucks?

I searched and read a couple of old threads but maybe someone finally came up with one instead of everyone fabbing one up or trying to use a universal one.

Plus, I was told I needed one last month because I use DR's a the track.
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Every loop I've ever seen for the trucks was a slightly modified universal kit, or completely home-brewed.

I think that if one of our sponsors was to start building them, they would sell pretty good. (hint hint)
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What AK said....

I will start taking orders
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Originally Posted by Mangled03gmc
What AK said....

I will start taking orders
Well put me on that list. I can't believe no one is making them yet.
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I will take 2....
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If i had someone with a truck like yalls around here i would tig some stuff up for yall lol
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OK, I crawled under the truck a little while ago and it seems the truck has a cross member from the drivers side frame to the passenger side. It should be easy to mount a loop to it. That is why my DS did not hit the ground when I sheared the bolts the other day. It was being held up about 2 inches off the ground by the cross member.

I think I am going to get one put in the rear also because if not the DS can destroy the fuel tank and/or muffler.
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Here is the loop I made up, so they would be similar to this.. IIRC there is 2 holes on each side of the frame rails that this is bolted to( been a little while since I been under the truck)

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I also have one in the rear, but it is welded to the frame of the truck.. The fuel tank was a issue for me also...

let me know if your serious..
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How much for a set?
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The rear would have to be welded on not bolted on atleast the way i ahve mine.. The fron set I will ponder up a price..


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