Anyone ever break a LPE ds?

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03-07-2003, 06:18 PM

justahoe

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Anyone ever break a LPE ds?

I'm getting ready to order one and I was wondering if anyone ever broke one, with in reason. I only running a 75 shot with the basic bolt ons.

03-07-2003, 06:46 PM

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Are you running slicks?

03-07-2003, 06:56 PM

justahoe

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No just Bfg DR's.

03-07-2003, 08:19 PM

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I would like to know as well. Can't decide between LPE's 3.5" aluminum or Spohn's 3" Extreme Duty DS.

03-07-2003, 09:14 PM

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A buddy of mine took the LPE 3-1/2" aluminum driveshaft to 750HP, in a blown, 383, M6 4,000# 30th SS Convert, before the shaft finally broke. He was never really sure whether the shaft broke first, or the rear u-joint failed, and took the DS out when it let go.

03-08-2003, 07:31 AM

justahoe

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Sounds pretty damn strong to me.

03-08-2003, 09:30 AM

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A guy i know is running one and has broken two input shafts, and an axle tube on a 12 bolt. THe LPE shaft is still holding strong. It surely wont be the first thing to go.

03-08-2003, 11:15 AM

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I see that the Spohn is 3" steel, and has 1350 u-joints front and back. The LPE is 3.5" aluminum. It doesn't say what u-joints are used. I think the Spohn seems stronger. What do you guys think?