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carrzy4 02-16-2006 01:12 AM

any problems with header clearence when Lowering?
 
Ive got full length headers and ive already got a 2/3 coil spring drop. if i go any lower will there be a chance of me bangin the headers on something?

bskylerj 02-16-2006 02:08 AM

Re: any problems with header clearence when Lowering?
 
I had the front lowered 5" and had the full length and it was alright. I just did not like the look of the headers hanging down but I never hit.

cdowns 02-16-2006 06:18 AM

Re: any problems with header clearence when Lowering?
 
depends on the brand of headers and your driving style

special-K 02-16-2006 08:36 AM

Re: any problems with header clearence when Lowering?
 
All the full length headers I`ve used are no lower than the frame rails.You just see where the tubes are collecting in the wheelwell where the frame turns up,coolness IMHO.

53burb 02-22-2006 03:10 AM

Re: any problems with header clearence when Lowering?
 
curious about this as well...anybody else have any opinions???

sneakysnake 02-22-2006 04:02 PM

Re: any problems with header clearence when Lowering?
 
I know right out of high school mine hung down like that and it wasnt in park good on a conctrete parking lot and rolled off the edge.When I pulled it back the headers hung and broke the motor mounts and pulled the driveshaft from the tranny,but Im much smarter now.LOL

Longhorn Man 02-22-2006 08:22 PM

Re: any problems with header clearence when Lowering?
 
Many of the cheap headers do hang low, buit the better ones are fine.

70c10 02-23-2006 12:07 AM

Re: any problems with header clearence when Lowering?
 
My truck is lowered about 3" in front and 4" in rear. I run Hooker Super Comps and I measured the very bottom edge of the collector flanges tonight and got 6.25".

raidermanny 02-23-2006 12:55 AM

Re: any problems with header clearence when Lowering?
 
I think my front is dropped about 5" and with Hooker Super Comps I only have 3 1/2" to bottom of flange. Didn't realize they were that low till I read this thread and measured.


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