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Old 06-24-2009, 12:48 AM
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Default One drive line hoop down, three to go...... (pics)
Well, I FINALLY got off my lazy *** and started building one of the four hoops I plan on installing..


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I wanted it to be nhra approved. I started with a few chucks of a hoop kit I bought from summit..
I also wanted to be able to pull it off without a bunch of crap hanging down. I welded a small section of strap, drilled and taped it.... Welding next to a half full fuel tank is my favorite....



Drive line hoop welded up, also made it slightly adjustable.. Also can see the real reason for the hoop.. 305 60 17 nittos.....



Installed with suspension completely unloaded...



From the rear unloaded..



At ride height....



This gives yea an idea how far down the thing sticks...

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I was pretty sure that a driveline loop was supposed to be within 6 inches of the front u-joint......
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yes. you are right. but I wanted this one done first...
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Ah, so you're planning on running 2 loops on the truck. I see.
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Looks nice dusty!! And what a purrdy Muffler...where did you get that thing from again...


On a more serious note, I know your ride height is fine but that loop the lowest hanging part of the undercarriage?
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Originally Posted by Wilde Racing
I wanted it to be NHRA approved.
First, looks like good. But like Spoolin said about the hoop being the lowest part of the truck is that going to be a problem or is the hoop just for race day?

Second, why do you want it to be NHRA approved?
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I built mine off the trans crossmember using the same kit but in a very different way LOL... Ill have one on the rear too (2pc DS) but I wanted to finally be track legal first
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Originally Posted by Spoolin
Looks nice dusty!! And what a purrdy Muffler...where did you get that thing from again...


On a more serious note, I know your ride height is fine but that loop the lowest hanging part of the undercarriage?
The loop is about the as low as my exhaust and charge cooler, but if It does become an issue, I'll cut an inch or two off it... The muffler is of a Dodge atom smasher...

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First, looks like good. But like Spoolin said about the hoop being the lowest part of the truck is that going to be a problem or is the hoop just for race day?

Second, why do you want it to be NHRA approved?

Some day I hope to be completely legal...
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Originally Posted by AKlowriderZ71
Ah, so you're planning on running 2 loops on the truck. I see.
AK, see the next quote. Or read title.

Originally Posted by Wilde Racing
...started building one of the four hoops I plan on installing..

...Also can see the real reason for the hoop.. 305 60 17 nittos.....

This gives yea an idea how far down the thing sticks...

Wilde, tires look small.

As Spoolin said, your ride height is fine but that loop hangs how far from ground? I'm 2wd, so ground clearance is always a concern.
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Originally Posted by Wilde Racing
... The muffler is of a Dodge atom smasher...

AHHhhhhh....music to my ears!!

Garage looks clean...what gives!?!?
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