Driveshaft contact

[drspa]

On my 2010 supersnake the driveshaft has been making contact and the best I have been able to get for a answer is the aluminum drive shaft is larger and the frrp suspension is lower. I have researched a little and want to know if the Steeda adjusible upper control arm is the fix. Anyone have the same problem with there 750hp Shelbys, and if so can I get some advise. Thanks John

[dbackg]

Read this link:

http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=user_activity&mid=11161&search_app=forums&userMode=content&sid=062dd2c138e7be19a00fc19b3ddae07c&st=100

 

I have the upgraded Shelby aluminum driveshaft on my SS.

 

http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?/topic/57401-dbackgs-super-snake-vert-upgrades/

 

Raise and/or siffening the rear suspension seems like the only logical answer.

 

My driveshaft still hits the body underside when I hit a good bump in the road.

[bchorney]

If I hit a big bump with passangers in the car my drive shaft will hit the tunnel as well. I have the Shelby - Eibach set up.

 

Cheers

Brett

[woody81]

On my 2010 supersnake the driveshaft has been making contact and the best I have been able to get for a answer is the aluminum drive shaft is larger and the frrp suspension is lower. I have researched a little and want to know if the Steeda adjusible upper control arm is the fix. Anyone have the same problem with there 750hp Shelbys, and if so can I get some advise. Thanks John

 

I installed the BMR anti-wheel hop kit on my SS and that alone stopped the drive shaft from hitting the tunnel. I can drive hard, on bumpy roads, with people in the back seat and the driveshaft has never hit the tunnel again. Install this kit and you will be pleased.

[dbackg]

I believe Alex installed: Steeda part # 555-4105 on my girl.

Steeda Adjustible rear upper 3rd link.

Adjustable rear upper 3rd link: This part allows the ability to set pinion angle and eliminate the torque deflection of the factory piece. Direct replacement for factory rear upper 3rd link.

1. 555-4105 - Steeda Adjustable Upper Control Arm - Street - $188.95

2. 555-4107 - Competition Upgrade Kit For Street Upper Control Arm - $204.70

3. 555-4108 - Street Upgrade Kit For Comp/Street Upper - $204.70

http://www.steeda.com/store/steeda-adjustable-upper-control-arm-for-2005-thru-2010-ford-mustang.html

 

Another Steeda upper.

555-4096 - Steeda Upper Control Arm - Lowered Vehicle - $136.45

http://www.steeda.com/store/steeda-upper-control-arm-for-2005-and-up-ford-mustang.html

 

Hopefully Alex will read this post and respond with opinion and advice.

Is the BMR adjustable?

This has to be a more common problem with the larger drive shafts especially if one upgrades the rear tires to something really sticky.

[drspa]

There seems to be a common denominator here, on the higher Hp Shelbys that have lowered suspension with a Aluminum driveshafts are having contact issues with the trans tunnel. I am glad and sorry at the same time that there is more than just myself who is having this problem. I have only had this car for 6 months and have had the speed shop in my area try to resolve this with-in the warranty. They re-torqued the suspension per Shelby's Tec guy and for a week or so it stopped. They sent new springs and bump stops, but I could not see that this would change a thing since these are the same parts that are only 6 month old. I like the thought process of the adjustable upper control arm, I am curious about the BMR kit as well. I will look into these fixes and am glad that I was able to get great advise.

Thanks again John