3/4 length headers for tucking exhaust?

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what's going on fellas! trying to button up the suspension on the 72 and I ran into a little problem and I was hoping that you all would be able to help me out. the truck currently has long tube headers on it right now and they hang well below the frame. would I be able to get away with 3/4 length headers to tuck the exhaust up as high as possible? my big question is, on the drivers side where the shift linkage is, how have you all dealt with this area? I'm only planning to run 2.5" and have it dump right before the rear axle. I have been told that chevelle headers are the way to go, but I'm open for options.

Thanks in Advance fellas,

Barnabie