What's with the metal strap under the driveshaft?

["Turbo-T"]

Most of you probably know....when you go to install a driveshaft loop, from the factory, there's a piece of stamped metal that usually has to be unbolted.

Anyone know what this piece of metal is/was for? Was it supposed to "catch" the driveshaft incase the driveshaft dropped?

And if it's missing, is it any harm or foul?

No longer racing my car, thinking of pulling the driveshaft loop...and no longer have that strap i removed.

Just asking....thanks.

 

[fastblackracing]

Yes it was a factory installed loop of sorts. you should probly leave your good loop on the car there is no gain to remove it, I am not understanding your reason to remove it?

 

[pacecarta]

wrong
its there to keep the floor tunnel support from being stretched out which would cause the floor to sag from the weight of the front passengers

 

[87boostedbuick]

I agree leave it on even though your not racing it still a good thing to have on any rwd street or race

 

[Chuck Leeper]

Yep... That strap is called a "mother in law restraint"....