Headers clearance

[Burt 57]

Any body install Hooker headers on there 57 I bought the ones to clear the 605 box and they clear the 605 box great but the passenger side is way in the way of of the idler arm any one else have this problem i think they gave me one wrong header

[chevman57]

Burt it just seems to me that nearly all brands of headers will have some issue of one kind or another. Plus all cars are not the same, too many variables in the bolting down of the body.
Terry

[the4x4pig]

Do you know the part number for the headers that you got? My 2112's hit the idler arm stud sticking out. I cut the end of the stud off with a sawzall and no problems.

[Burt 57]

Do you know the part number for the headers that you got? My 2112's hit the idler arm stud sticking out. I cut the end of the stud off with a sawzall and no problems.

2112 They are hitting the idler arm I cant even turn the wheel without the front end parts hitting the header

[55NEWBIE]

2112 They are hitting the idler arm I cant even turn the wheel without the front end parts hitting the header

Burt, What do you mean by the term "idler arm"? I had some interferences with my Patriot 8025 and the steering pitman arm..

[NickP]

Burt, What do you mean by the term "idler arm"? I had some interferences with my Patriot 8025 and the steering pitman arm..


OH, sorry, wrong game..................... Seriously though, headers can be a real PITA. What seems to help on these types of issues - Pics! Yup, if you have time, post a pic so we can see what you are seeing. Then, amongst all of this wonderful brain trust, someone will have a better answer for you.

You might also look at this post for answers -
http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10761
Have a Blessed day!

[the4x4pig]

That stinks, your the first I have seen with probs with that header. Get some pics up if you can. What is your motor mount setup?

[Burt 57]

Hooker sent me the wrong header for the right side in the kit the left one one was a 2112 and the right one was a 2130. The number is stamped on the flange with the production number so if anyone has this problem check that number THANKS everyone for the help

[the4x4pig]

Cool, you should be good to go when you get the new one.