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75shortysocal · 10-31-2007, 07:31 PM

i think i screwed myself over by getting long/full tube headers.... can i still slam 5/7 drop with these headers or will i have to buy new headers before i even slam?

you cant really see it in the pic....but the headers do sitcloser to the ground, then the frame...is theer any way for my to check if it will have enough clearance to slam?...im thinking just take a tape measure and see if the headers will be in the ground if i drop 5 inches....

any suggestions?

plus, i still have big alterain tires , so that might also be a problem?

untill i get my permentant tires..

75shortysocal · 10-31-2007, 07:52 PM

the lowest part of the exhaust is about 9 inches above the ground.. so, after the drop it would be about 4 inches above the ground....is that to low to drive?

tvblazer78 · 10-31-2007, 10:05 PM

I have air on mine and it is about 2" from hitting with all the air out of the bags. Here is a pic with all the air out and you can see the headers..

Rc 415 · 10-31-2007, 10:38 PM

I roll my truck with +/- 4" of clearance at the lowest part of the exhaust every day, anytime I scrape its usually the lower control arm when going over a bump, I havent had the exhaust hit YET...

Rc 415 · 10-31-2007, 10:41 PM

by the way you aren't going to be able to drop your truck 5" in front with those tires...

BaddBusa2005 · 10-31-2007, 10:54 PM

nevermind im a retard

75shortysocal · 10-31-2007, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rc 415

by the way you aren't going to be able to drop your truck 5" in front with those tires...

yea, these tires are all-terain.. im getting new rubber all around...will i need the new tires before the drop?

Rc 415 · 10-31-2007, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 75shortysocal

yea, these tires are all-terain.. im getting new rubber all around...will i need the new tires before the drop?

In the front ... yes, that is unless you are willing to pull the inner fender wells, or you are going to leave the truck sitting, because it wont roll with tires that tall up front.

10-31-2007, 07:31 PM	#1
75shortysocal 350+dual flows= fun :) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: TORRANCE ,CA. Posts: 120	exhaust clearance, 5/7 drop? i think i screwed myself over by getting long/full tube headers.... can i still slam 5/7 drop with these headers or will i have to buy new headers before i even slam? you cant really see it in the pic....but the headers do sitcloser to the ground, then the frame...is theer any way for my to check if it will have enough clearance to slam?...im thinking just take a tape measure and see if the headers will be in the ground if i drop 5 inches.... any suggestions? plus, i still have big alterain tires , so that might also be a problem? untill i get my permentant tires.. Attached Images __________________ ALWAYS CHECK YOURE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS!! SPINNING OUT ON THE FREEWAY DUE TO THE BEARING GOING OUT IS PRETTY HAIRY!!! Last edited by 75shortysocal; 10-31-2007 at 07:32 PM.

10-31-2007, 07:52 PM	#2
75shortysocal 350+dual flows= fun :) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: TORRANCE ,CA. Posts: 120	Re: exhaust clearance, 5/7 drop? the lowest part of the exhaust is about 9 inches above the ground.. so, after the drop it would be about 4 inches above the ground....is that to low to drive? __________________ ALWAYS CHECK YOURE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS!! SPINNING OUT ON THE FREEWAY DUE TO THE BEARING GOING OUT IS PRETTY HAIRY!!!

10-31-2007, 10:05 PM	#3
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: exhaust clearance, 5/7 drop? I have air on mine and it is about 2" from hitting with all the air out of the bags. Here is a pic with all the air out and you can see the headers.. Attached Images __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

10-31-2007, 10:38 PM	#4
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: exhaust clearance, 5/7 drop? I roll my truck with +/- 4" of clearance at the lowest part of the exhaust every day, anytime I scrape its usually the lower control arm when going over a bump, I havent had the exhaust hit YET... __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/ Last edited by Rc 415; 10-31-2007 at 10:38 PM.

10-31-2007, 10:41 PM	#5
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: exhaust clearance, 5/7 drop? by the way you aren't going to be able to drop your truck 5" in front with those tires... __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

10-31-2007, 10:54 PM	#6
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: exhaust clearance, 5/7 drop? nevermind im a retard __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq Last edited by BaddBusa2005; 10-31-2007 at 11:17 PM.



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