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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Lows (Lowering/Drops) => Topic started by: 79Stepside on May 28, 2007, 10:31:05 pm

Title: long tube headers with 2-4 drop
Post by: 79Stepside on May 28, 2007, 10:31:05 pm

Has anyone had any clearance problems with running long tube headers with a 2-4 drop and running 15 inch wheels? Olease let me know and or post pics of your truck. still can't decide what drop I want either 2-4 or 3-5.

Title: Re: long tube headers with 2-4 drop
Post by: bigblock73 on May 29, 2007, 11:09:46 am

You will be fine, I had Hooker Comp headers with a 4" drop...no problems what-so-ever.

Title: Re: long tube headers with 2-4 drop
Post by: 79SHORTWIDE on July 13, 2007, 11:39:08 pm

I had Blackjack long tubes for mine...it's 3/4 dropped. Didn't have problems with the drop but didn't like the fact that the left collector ended up being about 3-4 inches from the tranny crossmember. Plus they dropped too visually low for my liking. Sold them and got shorties for and 88-up model. BUT, I have to clearance the lower section of the frame about 1/4 inch on the left side to get the collector to fit. Always a trade off I guess. With the shorties, the exhaust will be mostly hidden inside the frame rails. Hope this helps.