i put long tube headers on my 85...all i had to remove was the starter and the steering rod ,spark wires (ect.)...everyone told me i would have so much problems but they were way easier to put on then i thought...but the problem is that when i turn the knuckle on the steering rod hits the header..i know theres an aftermarket steering rod to fix that but i was wondering if you guys have any advice on what to do...thanks

 

Let me guess.... MAC headers?

 

dent the header =)

 

wtf is wrong with you guy... you always give out such crappy *** information.
Do everyone on here a favor and shut the **** up


Here is a link to a thread i made a few months ago... take a good close look at it...
Trouble with Equal length headers clearing the steering shaft?????

 

fab up a retainer for the shaft. something that loops around the top of one of the knuckles, should still allow it to turn and flex a bit, but not move side to side

 

they are BBK 1 3/4....me and my dad were actually going to tap at it a little...but we didnt want to bust a weld...i will look at that thread though...thanks guys

 

motor mounts arent always the problem. have someone turn the wheel while you watch the shaft. if its moving side to side or up and down instead of turning, do the retainer, or replace your shaft knuckles

 

havent checked the mounts....but i will tomorrow...but with the retainer??...wouldnt the retainer just hit the header instead of the rod?

 

no. it works kinda like a driveshaft loop, makes it stay put no matter what angle it wants to go. unless its really that close, maybe a custom shaft is in order.

 

ooo...i got you...thats if the rods moving side to side...im pretty sure its not...just the knuckle is oval shaped...and when you turn the outside of the knuckle hits the header...