I had considered this at one point for a short moment, and then realized it just made sense to not be cheap and spend money on a driveshaft.

 

Exactly! I dont think there is enough bracket or catch that will stop the torque and weight of the shaft when it breaks.

 

Do we know of any instances of a properly built, well maintained driveshaft going rogue? All the instances I recall were with non-greasable, original equipment shafts.

I understand the appeal of the safety loop idea, but in this case I think a belt may be enough, no suspenders needed.

Seems to me that if anyone here is aware enough of the problem to understand why a safety loop could be useful they're more than likely also aware of what type of driveshaft to have installed and how to maintain it.

 

Yeah i guess i was thinking of a belt dealio initially and not a hoop made out of metal as well.

 

 

You mean like this?:

 

 

That is a stock item on a P38 Range Rover in its natural location at the forward section of the rear driveshaft.

But, could be mounted at the rear section of the front driveshaft on a D2.

 

That's exactly what I'm talking about. Slightly different design than the universal one, but same idea.


As requested by France, here are the pictures. First is the bone stock truck, second is mine. I think I'd place the loop approx where the balancing weight is on the stock truck. There appears to be plenty of room, but the floor pan isn't flat there; it beds up into the transmission tunnell. I'd have to figure something out for that.