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Competition Engineering
Competition Engineering Driveshaft Safety Loop
Competition Engineering Driveshaft Safety Loop
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1997-2004 Ford Lightning & F-150 Trucks
Key Purposes of a Safety Loop
Prevents "Pole Vaulting": If a front U-joint snaps while the car is moving, a loose drive shaft can drop and dig into the pavement. This acts like a pole vault, lifting or flipping the rear of the vehicle.
Protects the Cabin: A broken, whipping shaft can punch straight through the floorboards, causing severe leg or body injuries to the driver.
Contains Vehicle Damage: It keeps the broken metal parts inside the transmission tunnel instead of letting them shatter the undercarriage, exhaust, or fuel lines.
When You Need One
Racing Rules: Drag racing sanctioning bodies like the NHRA require a safety loop for cars using sticky tires or reaching specific speed thresholds (such as running faster than a 13.99 quarter-mile on slicks).
High Horsepower: High-torque street cars or track builds put extreme twisting force on the driveline, increasing the odds of a sudden component snap.
Lifted or Modified Suspensions: Off-road trucks and lifted vehicles alter drive shaft angles, adding stress to the U-joints.
- Bolt-on design allows easy installation with no modification
- Removable loop for easy driveshaft removal
- Meets the requirements of all sanctioning bodies of racing
- Fits 2-wheel drive trucks w/ steel or aluminum driveshafts
- Helps contain the driveshaft in the event of a U-joint failure
- Made from 1.25" O.D. x .083" wall DOM mild steel tubing
- Finished in durable gloss black powder coating
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