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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => 4 Wheel Drives => Topic started by: greatwhite on December 12, 2003, 08:54:00 pm

Title: Stuck between a rock and a hard place
Post by: greatwhite on December 12, 2003, 08:54:00 pm
ok well here's my problem i have headman longtube headers and the collecters are like an 1/8 of an inch away from the bolt of shackle for my front leaf springs.so when i start the truck they rattle against the bolt and which not only sounds obnoxious but will eventually wear a whole through the collecter.  Im pretty sure there isnt anything i can do but i thought id give it a shot.  Oh and i tried to give the headers a little "tweak" thats how i got the 1/8 inch ;)  

Title: Re: Stuck between a rock and a hard place
Post by: Txstruck on December 15, 2003, 05:21:00 pm
Maybe get longer shackles? Or longer leaf springs and relocate the hangers, or different headers.... :(  

Title: Re: Stuck between a rock and a hard place
Post by: greatwhite on December 15, 2003, 07:08:00 pm
thanks, i was thinking of longer springs.  I want to probably do a 6'' lift so i need new springs anyway i wasnt sure if i could find longer springs and if i could if i could use them.  I know there are alot of things you cant really mess with due to messing up the geometry of the front end.

Title: Re: Stuck between a rock and a hard place
Post by: Txstruck on December 16, 2003, 11:02:00 am
I dont think getting longer or shorter springs would actually change the geometry since the axle location will not change. I believe the two different lengths are 52" and 56". I want to put an 8" lift on mine but money is tight this time of year, and my tranny decided to start giving out on me last week. >:  Glad I have already done most of my xmas shopping. Now to find a decent tranny shop for a rebuild.:\  

Title: Clearance
Post by: Blazin on December 17, 2003, 06:10:00 am
Do you have access to porta power with a clam shell attachment? If so I would use that to give your self some real clearance. Do it while the headers are hot they will bend allot easier and wont stress the metal as much.

Title: Re: Clearance
Post by: 77 K30 Crew Cab Dually on January 01, 2004, 01:10:00 pm
When you bought the headers, were they for a 2wd vehicle, or were they designed for a 4wd vehicle? I would verify that. If they were designed for a 4wd vehicle, I would also call headman and give them ten million question speech about your problem. Good Luck;)  

Title: Re: Clearance
Post by: 79 stepside 4x4 on January 31, 2004, 03:26:00 pm
i had the same problem with heddman and i resolved to cutting the extra length off the bolt and it allowed enough clearance so they woudn't touch.  if it still does i would check your motor mounts they may be worn and allowing too much movement.