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SGOS252382 · 12-12-2010, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Vinnysrt8

2nd time this week

Somethings definately not right about that.

Cal 20112SS · 12-12-2010, 03:05 PM

Looks like your drive shaft is rubbing against your headers. How much clearance is under there?

Vinnysrt8 · 12-12-2010, 07:46 PM

i got no headers it looks like that because the drivshaft was still spinning and mest up the stuff there

xx_ED_xx · 12-12-2010, 10:36 PM

I know why gm went to this design, but I am not fond of it. Nor do I like the truck driveshafts in these things.

Vinnysrt8 · 12-14-2010, 02:25 PM

well i stopped by the dealer today they r waiting for the parts to come in they said my car might be done for this weekend

Vinnysrt8 · 12-16-2010, 03:38 PM

got my camaro back today so happy its fixed my new borla should be in next week then they will install it for me

BMR Sales · 12-16-2010, 03:51 PM

This is the exact reason we are working on doing a rear driveshaft loop for the Camaros.

GFORCE1320 · 12-16-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BMR Sales

This is the exact reason we are working on doing a rear driveshaft loop for the Camaros.

Now that is a good idea!
I get at least one call a week from guys that have either broken or bent those bolts. I even get calls from the middle east on this.

Thanks
Chris

sting808 · 12-16-2010, 04:46 PM

Aren't these bolts one-time use only like many others on the car? I doubt the dealer orders new bolts when touched for any type of maintenance. Is it deminishing returns for a 3rd party to provide multiple removal HD bolts with the OE rubber isolator design?

At least vendors are providing upgrades using interoperable standards to address items like HD shaft, axle, and center section.

I like the rear loop bracket idea, too.

Cam 427 · 12-17-2010, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sting808

Aren't these bolts one-time use only like many others on the car? I doubt the dealer orders new bolts when touched for any type of maintenance. Is it deminishing returns for a 3rd party to provide multiple removal HD bolts with the OE rubber isolator design?

At least vendors are providing upgrades using interoperable standards to address items like HD shaft, axle, and center section.

I like the rear loop bracket idea, too.

Yes, they are one time use only bolts. I feel you are correct about some dealers not using new bolts. Mainly because some people don't realize that bolts like these are to be replaced, or they don't follow the service manual.

I went to a Ford dealer to get a replacement bolt for a steering wheel on an F150 (they didn't have it because there was no demand for them) and I was asked why I was replacing it. I told the guy the service manual states it's a one time use only bolt and his reply was... Oh, really!? I realize the parts guy might not know about things like this but I think there are some techs that don't too.

A To Z Marine · 12-19-2010, 04:50 PM

McMaster and car has better bolts but the rear flange should be changed and the driveshaft have 2 u joints to fix this problem ive broken 1 set bent 1 set and twisted 1 shaft.

SGOS252382 · 12-19-2010, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Vinnysrt8

got my camaro back today so happy its fixed my new borla should be in next week then they will install it for me

I'm glad you got your car back. I see rhat your car is pretty modded. I'm suprised your dealership didn't claim the extra HP was the reason you're breaking the parts.

I'm really suprised that your warranty is covering it. I thought if something like that happened to my car I'd have to pay for it (and I only have intake, exhaust, and tune).

Merc · 12-22-2010, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Driveshaftshop

a nice aluminum shaft with CV would look nice under there

How Much?

Merc · 12-22-2010, 12:21 AM

I have bent 3 sets of bolts and broke the output shaft.

Very early Vin#.

12-12-2010, 07:46 PM	#17
Vinnysrt8 Drives: Jeep srt8 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 215	i got no headers it looks like that because the drivshaft was still spinning and mest up the stuff there __________________ 2010 2ss/rs inferno orange with inferno interior with painted body kit. MODS 20% tint, Borla Atak, BBK Headers no cats, Cold air induction cai, custom tune. 2007 JEEP SRT8 11 Second club V-3 Vortech Supercharger, Borla S, 180 t-stat, diablo sport predator, Eibach lowering springs, shorty antenna, crossed drilled and slotted rotors, dash hawk, 20% tint,tinted tails, rammedic23 fiberglass hood.

12-12-2010, 10:36 PM	#18
xx_ED_xx Drives: 04 Silverado Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Floriduh! Posts: 1,113	I know why gm went to this design, but I am not fond of it. Nor do I like the truck driveshafts in these things. Last edited by xx_ED_xx; 12-16-2010 at 04:19 PM.

12-14-2010, 02:25 PM	#19
Vinnysrt8 Drives: Jeep srt8 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 215	well i stopped by the dealer today they r waiting for the parts to come in they said my car might be done for this weekend __________________ 2010 2ss/rs inferno orange with inferno interior with painted body kit. MODS 20% tint, Borla Atak, BBK Headers no cats, Cold air induction cai, custom tune. 2007 JEEP SRT8 11 Second club V-3 Vortech Supercharger, Borla S, 180 t-stat, diablo sport predator, Eibach lowering springs, shorty antenna, crossed drilled and slotted rotors, dash hawk, 20% tint,tinted tails, rammedic23 fiberglass hood.

12-16-2010, 03:38 PM	#20
Vinnysrt8 Drives: Jeep srt8 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 215	got my camaro back today so happy its fixed my new borla should be in next week then they will install it for me __________________ 2010 2ss/rs inferno orange with inferno interior with painted body kit. MODS 20% tint, Borla Atak, BBK Headers no cats, Cold air induction cai, custom tune. 2007 JEEP SRT8 11 Second club V-3 Vortech Supercharger, Borla S, 180 t-stat, diablo sport predator, Eibach lowering springs, shorty antenna, crossed drilled and slotted rotors, dash hawk, 20% tint,tinted tails, rammedic23 fiberglass hood.

12-19-2010, 04:50 PM	#25
A To Z Marine Drives: 2010 camaro 1ss black 6 speeo Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: levittown pa Posts: 3	driveshaft bolts McMaster and car has better bolts but the rear flange should be changed and the driveshaft have 2 u joints to fix this problem ive broken 1 set bent 1 set and twisted 1 shaft.

12-12-2010, 03:05 PM	#16
Cal 20112SS Drives: 2019 C7 Stingray Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 558	Looks like your drive shaft is rubbing against your headers. How much clearance is under there?

12-16-2010, 03:51 PM	#21
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	This is the exact reason we are working on doing a rear driveshaft loop for the Camaros.

12-16-2010, 04:46 PM	#23
sting808 Drives: 2010 SS RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 929	Aren't these bolts one-time use only like many others on the car? I doubt the dealer orders new bolts when touched for any type of maintenance. Is it deminishing returns for a 3rd party to provide multiple removal HD bolts with the OE rubber isolator design? At least vendors are providing upgrades using interoperable standards to address items like HD shaft, axle, and center section. I like the rear loop bracket idea, too.

12-22-2010, 12:21 AM	#28
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,310	I have bent 3 sets of bolts and broke the output shaft. Very early Vin#.