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Old 08-31-2009, 08:16 PM   #9
LONGHAIR
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Columbus OH
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Re: what am i gonna run into body lifting....

Most of it has been mentioned already,but maybe some more detail is needed.
Brake lines- no, there is plenty coiled under the master cylinder, they will stretch out fine.
Steering column- It will slide apart enough, but it may take some encouragement with a hammer.
Fan shroud- is definately in the way. It is two pieces that are stapled together. A lot of guys just remove the lower half, but that can cause overheating problems. Lowering the bottom half and tying it back to the upper with some kind of spacer is far better.
Fuel filler hose- Usually you just cut the rubber hose and splice it back together with a piece of steel tubing.
Ground straps- most of the time there is enough slack, sometimes you need to move them closer.
Transmission- Automatics need to have the linkage between the column and bellcrank extended by 3". Saw it in two and weld in a piece of round stock.
Manuals need the same piece of round stock welded into the linkage between the pedal and the bellcrank.
Radiator hoses usually have enough slack, sometimes they need to be loosened and rotated upward.
Transfer case shifter- usually the hole needs to be enlarged in the floor.

That's all I can think of right now...it looks worse than it is.
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