FLP Headers clearance???
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FLP Headers clearance??? I want to get an idea of how many people have had clearance problems with the FLP LT Headers?? I'll probably be getting a set in a week or two and would like to know before hand.
I have Eibach Pro-kit Springs and I have a pretty steep driveway too! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" />
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Kyle
I have Eibach Pro-kit Springs and I have a pretty steep driveway too! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" />
Thanks,
Kyle
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Re: FLP Headers clearance??? C'mon Kyle, you know that's what I had... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> With the drop, I prolly had 2.5" or so of clearance at the y-pipe. I never had *any* issues with them hitting the floorboard though, so they might could have been tucked up a little closer... *shrug* Anyway, I wouldn't call it a 'problem', but there definitely isn't much room to spare...
I'd let you take a look, but I haven't gotten everything moved over to the new one yet. Which reminds me...need to update my sig... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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I'd let you take a look, but I haven't gotten everything moved over to the new one yet. Which reminds me...need to update my sig... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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Re: FLP Headers clearance??? I currently have a problem with the headers hitting my stearing wheel column knuckle/bolt under WOT and when gasing it through a left/right turn. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" /> Filing down the knuckle is the only fix for this I guess.
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Re: FLP Headers clearance??? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Shane:
<strong>C'mon Kyle, you know that's what I had... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> With the drop, I prolly had 2.5" or so of clearance at the y-pipe. I never had *any* issues with them hitting the floorboard though, so they might could have been tucked up a little closer... *shrug* Anyway, I wouldn't call it a 'problem', but there definitely isn't much room to spare...
I'd let you take a look, but I haven't gotten everything moved over to the new one yet. Which reminds me...need to update my sig... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Shane
02 SOM WS6</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Thanks dude! I may need you to come and check out my driveway and tell me what you think. I totally forgot you had FLPs...
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<strong>I currently have a problem with the headers hitting my stearing wheel column knuckle/bolt under WOT and when gasing it through a left/right turn. Filing down the knuckle is the only fix for this I guess.
-Rob-</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That sucks dude! I hope I don't have that problem. Thanks for the heads up!
<small>[ June 04, 2002, 12:03 PM: Message edited by: LS1 Kyle ]</small>
<strong>C'mon Kyle, you know that's what I had... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> With the drop, I prolly had 2.5" or so of clearance at the y-pipe. I never had *any* issues with them hitting the floorboard though, so they might could have been tucked up a little closer... *shrug* Anyway, I wouldn't call it a 'problem', but there definitely isn't much room to spare...
I'd let you take a look, but I haven't gotten everything moved over to the new one yet. Which reminds me...need to update my sig... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Shane
02 SOM WS6</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Thanks dude! I may need you to come and check out my driveway and tell me what you think. I totally forgot you had FLPs...
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<strong>I currently have a problem with the headers hitting my stearing wheel column knuckle/bolt under WOT and when gasing it through a left/right turn. Filing down the knuckle is the only fix for this I guess.
-Rob-</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That sucks dude! I hope I don't have that problem. Thanks for the heads up!
<small>[ June 04, 2002, 12:03 PM: Message edited by: LS1 Kyle ]</small>
Re: FLP Headers clearance??? I ground down the steering nuckle bolt and nut assembly.(no biggie)Would of dimpled the header if I knew before everything was bolted up.
As for clearence,I have SLP/Eibach springs and the clearence is 4 inches from the lowest point to the ground.I fixed the banging ussues by flattening the top of the Y-pipe where the frame brace is and cut fuel line in half screwing it to this brace.
As for clearence,I have SLP/Eibach springs and the clearence is 4 inches from the lowest point to the ground.I fixed the banging ussues by flattening the top of the Y-pipe where the frame brace is and cut fuel line in half screwing it to this brace.
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Re: FLP Headers clearance??? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Slowhawk:
<strong>I ground down the steering nuckle bolt and nut assembly.(no biggie)Would of dimpled the header if I knew before everything was bolted up.
As for clearence,I have SLP/Eibach springs and the clearence is 4 inches from the lowest point to the ground.I fixed the banging ussues by flattening the top of the Y-pipe where the frame brace is and cut fuel line in half screwing it to this brace.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Cool! I'd like to see some pics of the fit sometime if you ever get any.
Kyle
<strong>I ground down the steering nuckle bolt and nut assembly.(no biggie)Would of dimpled the header if I knew before everything was bolted up.
As for clearence,I have SLP/Eibach springs and the clearence is 4 inches from the lowest point to the ground.I fixed the banging ussues by flattening the top of the Y-pipe where the frame brace is and cut fuel line in half screwing it to this brace.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Cool! I'd like to see some pics of the fit sometime if you ever get any.
Kyle
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Re: FLP Headers clearance??? If I had to choose between hookers and FLP's I would go with the FLP's for sure. You can swap cats in and out and they come with a y-pipe with the hookers you get neither of those.
Plus FLP's will be easier for me to install <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
Plus FLP's will be easier for me to install <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Re: FLP Headers clearance??? I just put FLP headers on today. I had zero problems with them. Went right in. There's no hitting on the floorboards or frame rails either. Easiest headers I've ever put on. Took less than 2 hours with a lift. I read you have to pull the oil filter and Steering shaft. I didn't need to. Very pleased with them.
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Re: FLP Headers clearance??? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Bad Habit Bird:
<strong>From what I understand the FLP's probably have the most ground clearance of all the longtubes available. I assume these FLP's are coming from Dave right <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Really! Oh well, then I guess I'm wrong. I told Dave I was still wanting to go with the Hookers. What do you think, should I go with the Hookers or FLPs???
<strong>From what I understand the FLP's probably have the most ground clearance of all the longtubes available. I assume these FLP's are coming from Dave right <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Really! Oh well, then I guess I'm wrong. I told Dave I was still wanting to go with the Hookers. What do you think, should I go with the Hookers or FLPs???
