Red's Headers hitting steering linkage on bumps...anyone else had this?
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Red's Headers hitting steering linkage on bumps...anyone else had this?
My Red's Headers fit my flathead great and went in pretty easily. I have my true dual exhaust all done except I am noticing a problem. The headers hit the steering linkage on bumps on the road. It is isn't a real serious issue but I plan to take out some of the leafs to lower the truck and I dont want to break off a header bolt.
I have read many praises on here about Red's. Anyone having this problem as it is hard to believe it is only my truck?
I have read many praises on here about Red's. Anyone having this problem as it is hard to believe it is only my truck?
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Well, here are the photos finally. I spoke with Jim at Red's. He told me that it may be my motor mounts? He said they originally made these for an F250 but from the looks of Ross' photo, the bigger trucks have alot more room than an f100. Thoughts?
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Different type of headers than mine. I don't see how that's going to work, you need at least three more inches to allow for axle movement, and you're talking about lowering it further. Long-tube headers on a flathead don't do much good, see if Red's will take them back.
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Different type of headers than mine. I don't see how that's going to work, you need at least three more inches to allow for axle movement, and you're talking about lowering it further. Long-tube headers on a flathead don't do much good, see if Red's will take them back.
Would new motor mounts make a big enough difference and do I need to pull the motor to change them?
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Headers - ’53 Pickup Modern [3462] - $250.00 : Red's Headers, Speed Equipment For Old Fords
Here is the link to Reds for the 53 f100.
Here is the link to Reds for the 53 f100.
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They are not for a M II type of suspension. Long tube headers look the best, imo.