Tore up my driveshaft...

[Im Blown]

Went to the track on Sat. night, I made one all-motor pass then changed a few settings after reviewing the data log. Went for my second pass, wheel hopped and as soon as I let off the throttle I hear it...

Well, I've got a 5" Aluminum D/S on the way, but other than a D/S loop what traction bars would you guys recommend for my lowered L. Here is a couple pics so you can see how low I'm talking about:

and another:

 

[Im Blown]

Some other pics from the track:

Chad's Engine bay

George's Engine bay

another group shot

-Joshua

 

[ChrisNelson]

Nice trucks!!

 

[OH-MAN]

Any traction bars are better than none.
I would say you were lucky with it breaking where it did.
PM me if you are in need of a loop.
I have a couple.

 

[Im Blown]

Nice trucks!!

I definitely had the runt of the litter

 

[ChrisNelson]

It happens... better than being the big dog and getting beat by a runt.

 

[Derek@Amazon]

It happens... better than being the big dog and getting beat by a runt.

i like beating up on the big dogs in my stock truck,,,,

 

[Fade 2 Black]

JLP long bars are the way to go, more clearance than the rest and they work great.

 

[Lightningfr]

dam that is a small drive shaft...

 

[Im Blown]

dam that is a small drive shaft...

3"steel for 99-00 L's...I am upgrading to 5" alum.

 

[RedBeast01]

I broke the aluminum drive shaft the same way u broke ur steel one. So I went to the 3" inch steel and it seems to be doing fine. But i still have real bad wheel hop. Is there anything that stops it??

 

[Scuba-Matt]

I broke the aluminum drive shaft the same way u broke ur steel one. So I went to the 3" inch steel and it seems to be doing fine. But i still have real bad wheel hop. Is there anything that stops it??

Traction Bars.

 

[1blacksvt]

nice trucks, I would say JLP bars my lfp bars are only like 3 to 4 inches off the ground

 

[svt5.4]

Great to meet you on Sat. I closed my eyes when I heard the bang. JLP will work great. I have metco trac links and they don't work with bassani exhaust. JLP or LFP for the money.

BTW my truck got dynoed on Sunday at 501/588 maxing out the MAF, 10 degrees of timing and 14lbs of boost. Next time I will have my truck out.

 

[OH-MAN]

Traction Bars.

+ like a jillion!!!!!!

 

[SVT_Gixxer1000]

What would the size be of the drive shaft of my 03 Lightning, Stock?. I do know it is aluminum

 

[Im Blown]

What would the size be of the drive shaft of my 03 Lightning, Stock?. I do know it is aluminum

5" aluminum 01-04
3" steel 99-00 (as far as I know)


1blacksvt- SWEET looking truck dude! love the wheels! lol:thumbsup:

 

[Adam99L]

Whats up man. I saw your trucks out there and I talked to George, dont think I met you though. Sucks what happened to your and Georges trucks but like the others said some traction bars will definetly help out. :thumbsup:

 

[Im Blown]

Whats up man. I saw your trucks out there and I talked to George, dont think I met you though. Sucks what happened to your and Georges trucks but like the others said some traction bars will definetly help out. :thumbsup:

Aghh, Oh well....come back stronger next time. I just bought a set of A.R. 16's with Hoosier slicks. Next on my list before I go back to the track is a d.s. loop and traction bars for sure (leaning toward the JLP's for function/ground clearance) Yeah, i don't think we met... I brought the g/f, so of course I had to keep her entertained and not talk "performance blah blah all night" in her words where 'bouts you live in Tampa?
-Joshua

 

[Skoalman]

I bought a set of these used from another local Lightning owner, so far i've had 4 passes on 28" slicks with no issues. (Pretty affordable too).

http://www.truck-traks.com/

(Sorry to see the busted driveline though, that would definately ruin ones night).