I'm new to this site and I'm trying to help my friend with his Syclone he just bought. Does anyone know how much power one these gilbert props can take??? Is there any other aftermarket props out there and reasonable priced, just trying to explore the options. thanks, jeremy
Gilbert Front Prop Shaft
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Flyin Ryan
hated cuz he drives fords
Re: Gilbert Front Prop Shaft
Just got my shaft yesterday... for a total of $370 and some change. It came with an itemized list of parts and labor cost which was pretty cool. The owner said they keep going up on price due to the ever rising prices of the metals they have to use which looks like the problem according to the price sheet. Either way no one's ever broken one yet due to extrem power/toruqe and you can't beat it for the price when other's charge even more for a smaller piece.
Just got my shaft yesterday... for a total of $370 and some change. It came with an itemized list of parts and labor cost which was pretty cool. The owner said they keep going up on price due to the ever rising prices of the metals they have to use which looks like the problem according to the price sheet. Either way no one's ever broken one yet due to extrem power/toruqe and you can't beat it for the price when other's charge even more for a smaller piece.
Flyin Ryan
hated cuz he drives fords
Re: Gilbert Front Prop Shaft
Yeah the looks of it compared to my two stockers and one custom fab'd one is worth the $370 alone..
Here's the info :
Bruce Gilbert at Gilbert Driveline in NH 603 623-3061
Yeah the looks of it compared to my two stockers and one custom fab'd one is worth the $370 alone..
umm I called the owner up and he shipped it out that same day (Friday) and I received it Tuesday like he said.SEL777 said:
Here's the info :
Bruce Gilbert at Gilbert Driveline in NH 603 623-3061
SY2932
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Re: Gilbert Front Prop Shaft
For all the "newbies" out there:
"That's NOT a propshaft."
"THAT'S a propshaft. Transmission range select lever has to be cut and rewelded due to the girth of this shaft. It also has ZERK fittings so that you can grease it on the truck."
"18.8# OEM propshaft."
"11.9# MEGA propshaft. Front yoke not pictured, prolly adds about a pound and a half to weight. Contact Bruce Gilbert @ Gilbert Driveline in NH 603-623-3061. $318.60 shipped in 10/01."
Boostedpimp said:
For all the "newbies" out there:
"That's NOT a propshaft."
"THAT'S a propshaft. Transmission range select lever has to be cut and rewelded due to the girth of this shaft. It also has ZERK fittings so that you can grease it on the truck."
"18.8# OEM propshaft."
"11.9# MEGA propshaft. Front yoke not pictured, prolly adds about a pound and a half to weight. Contact Bruce Gilbert @ Gilbert Driveline in NH 603-623-3061. $318.60 shipped in 10/01."
Flyin Ryan
hated cuz he drives fords
Re: Gilbert Front Prop Shaft
Yeah gilbert is where it's at..
Yeah gilbert is where it's at..
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Maxtor
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Re: Gilbert Front Prop Shaft
I stand behind Gilbert as well. Had one in two preivous Sy's and my current Sy, ZERO problems and zero vibration.
My current Sy has had one since it was built and has seen plenty of violent launches without incident. Definitely one I would highly recommend.
I stand behind Gilbert as well. Had one in two preivous Sy's and my current Sy, ZERO problems and zero vibration.
My current Sy has had one since it was built and has seen plenty of violent launches without incident. Definitely one I would highly recommend.
myclone
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Re: Gilbert Front Prop Shaft
Not that the Gilbert needs any more thumbs up but IMO its well worth it considering the stocker can break then take out the trans case from the loose end flinging around under the truck. I can recall two or three ppl thats happened to over the years on here so the Gilbert set up is extra insurance that is more than worth the cost.
Broken front drive shaft+busted trans case=BIG $$$
Gilbert shaft=priceless
Not that the Gilbert needs any more thumbs up but IMO its well worth it considering the stocker can break then take out the trans case from the loose end flinging around under the truck. I can recall two or three ppl thats happened to over the years on here so the Gilbert set up is extra insurance that is more than worth the cost.
Broken front drive shaft+busted trans case=BIG $$$
Gilbert shaft=priceless
SY2932
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JSM
Active member
Re: Gilbert Front Prop Shaft
The safety loop recomendation is not based on a NHRA rule but on experience.
You WILL wish you had one, if the propshaft breaks.
I have seen a truck with a safety loop still take out part of the tranny case, dent floor, etc. Imagine what would happen without one.
~$100 is safety loop can save you $1k-$2k in destruction later.
The safety loop recomendation is not based on a NHRA rule but on experience.
You WILL wish you had one, if the propshaft breaks.
I have seen a truck with a safety loop still take out part of the tranny case, dent floor, etc. Imagine what would happen without one.
~$100 is safety loop can save you $1k-$2k in destruction later.