steering rod hitting header
01-26-2007, 04:57 PM
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steering rod hitting header
i put out a post awhile ago about my steering rod hitting one of my headers....its still hitting and im jw if theres something i can do besides solid engine mounts...because im not gonna do that...thanks guys
07-11-2007, 08:32 PM
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RE: steering rod hitting header
What did you do about this problem... having the same problem with a new engine in a 92 vert LX 5.0. Just put in a 351 but the steering rod is rubbing a header. The guy who put it in grinded the rod but it is still a problem. Any suggestions?? Thanks for the help.
07-11-2007, 08:38 PM
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RE: steering rod hitting header
Are the current mounts new? I shimmed my drivers side mount under the stud to frame part and solved the problem. I think I posted this in your last thread too.
Edit, just checked, it must have been someone elses. I've posted it so often, I forget where!
Edit, just checked, it must have been someone elses. I've posted it so often, I forget where!
07-11-2007, 09:11 PM
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RE: steering rod hitting header
How bad is the rub? If it is not too bad, a few well placed swings with the ball peen hammer will give you a little bit. I'm not saying beat the crap out of it and smash the tube shot, but a little dimple will not affect flow , and may give you the clearance you need.
07-12-2007, 01:57 AM
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RE: steering rod hitting header
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Are the current mounts new? I shimmed my drivers side mount under the stud to frame part and solved the problem. I think I posted this in your last thread too.
Edit, just checked, it must have been someone elses. I've posted it so often, I forget where!
Are the current mounts new? I shimmed my drivers side mount under the stud to frame part and solved the problem. I think I posted this in your last thread too.
Edit, just checked, it must have been someone elses. I've posted it so often, I forget where!
07-12-2007, 02:05 AM
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RE: steering rod hitting header
i have a 88 gt vert with equal length headers and it rubs for me... my mechanic had jsut put in a new rack and pinion steering for me... car drove beautiffully i guess after a day or two of driving the heat just undid what he did
07-12-2007, 06:57 AM
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RE: steering rod hitting header
Even my boss said his hit when he put in LTs. Mine didn't at all and I have BBK 1-3/4" LTs, Then again like stated above, I put in convertible engine mounts. He on the other hand put in a smaller u-joint in the shaft to get clearance.