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Any fitment/install issues with Hooker/Jet Hot LTs, and how's ground clearance?

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Old 01-15-2009, 10:54 PM
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Default Any fitment/install issues with Hooker/Jet Hot LTs, and how's ground clearance?

Last part I need to solve for my build. I'm leaning towards the ARH for the ground clearance, but I have to admit they're pricey and I"m not going to be doing a super-high-end build so I don't really ~need~ that nice a set. Hence looking at the hooker/JH set. Anyone know of any fitment issues like the pacesetters had (notching the K-member), or anything I should be aware of for them? How hard are they to get fitted? How's ground clearance? I like that the ARH sets fit extremely tight - I have to drive in the snow sometimes, and every drop of clearance will help.
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I have hooker headers on my car and i had to notch the k-member slightly but it seriously only takes like 5 min with a sawzall. the ground clearance is great. my car is lowered at least 1.25" and i've never hit the headers on anything.
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given my skill with a sawzall, I'd cut the unibody in half I'll go with the ARH or Kooks then. Thanks!
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Stock K-member may be an issue with any header....there is some good info in the stickies. I have kook's 1 7/8 Race style in my car.....aftermarket K-member though and fitment along with ground clearance is very good.
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I saw mention of the Pacesetters in the stickies, but that's it - it seemed like the rest were going to be good.

Surely someone has one that doesn't require modification?
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Originally Posted by Lopoetve
I saw mention of the Pacesetters in the stickies, but that's it - it seemed like the rest were going to be good.

Surely someone has one that doesn't require modification?
My Pacesetters required no notching of the K-member or anything else, slipped right in.
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my Hookers slid right in, no problems at all.........wow that sounds dirty.
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wow, old thread - thanks all, already decided to go with the ARH sets




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