kb header question

[NecroWolf]

so truck is about ready to fire up and i notice my crossover tube is resting on the frame, well unless i turn the wheels to the right then the idler arm forces it up away from the frame. is this a common problem or a just me thing? anyone have a picture of a modified crossover if they fixed this problem? and are the kb headers stainless or mild steel? since i'm either going to just cut and modify what i have or remake it, maybe even drop the size to 2 1/4 or 2" for a little more room, but either way i'm going to be pissed cause it's jet hotted right now.

 

[ghettosled]

Re: kb header question

they are mild steel. i have seen the problem on numerous sets, mostly interference with the pitman arm when the wheel is turned. i have also seen several hit the PS shock tower, and the tube needed to be re-done. If you are running stock or rubber motor mounts, check to make sure they are not worn or sagging.

 

[NecroWolf]

Re: kb header question

yeah my motor mounts are a lttle weak, i knew i should have ordered a set of solids before i put it in. just got too excited. the pipe clears my ps pump but rest on my motor mount. i get the feeling this is going to really blow.

 

[NecroWolf]

Re: kb header question

so i got it all apart and am getting ready to "modify my crossovertube. should i just reroute or go ahead and step it down from 2 1/4 to 2" or maybe even 1 7/8"?

 

[ghettosled]

Re: kb header question

no, you want to keep it 2 1/4" all the way through.

 

[NecroWolf]

Re: kb header question

thats what i figured, i was just thinking about remaking the entire pipe but i guess i need to pick up some pipe and get to work.

 

[NecroWolf]

Re: kb header question

so reworking the entire crossover in 2" pipe would be a bad idea then? i really appriciate the support on this mike even though it isn't your part. guess i should order some solid motor mounts as soon as i get the money together