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Old 12-22-2012, 05:37 PM
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Im replacing my manifold right now and I got the manifold on but when I try to put the intake back on the dowel or pin in the back of the motor doesn't line up with the hole on the intake. I've tried grinding the hole a slight bit and having someone under guide me in. No luck. Any tips or something that worked for you? By the way it's a 98 with an APN header.
Anything? Not to push but I'm trying to figure it out as we speak
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If it was fine before and not after the header I would say your header is the issue.
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If it was fine before and not after the header I would say your header is the issue.
Havnt apn headers need to be grounded down on some part to work correctly? I feel like iv read something on google about that.
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Havnt apn headers need to be grounded down on some part to work correctly? I feel like iv read something on google about that.
I've ground down the bridge on the intake between the 4th and 5th and it hasn't helped yet. I think I need to grind theb6th runner on the manifold next..
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I've ground down the bridge on the intake between the 4th and 5th and it hasn't helped yet. I think I need to grind theb6th runner on the manifold next..
Try googleing apn header install issues or something and you should find someone that had the similar problem. Maybe a mirror and a flashlight will show you something your missing.
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Try googleing apn header install issues or something and you should find someone that had the similar problem. Maybe a mirror and a flashlight will show you something your missing.
It's the 6th runners flange. It's hitting the intake.. I'm gonna go grind some more..
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Can you run fixed lower control arms with stock uppers at 3in of lift. Any alignment issues?
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Can you run fixed lower control arms with stock uppers at 3in of lift. Any alignment issues?
It'll work if your fixed lowers are the right length.
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Can you run fixed lower control arms with stock uppers at 3in of lift. Any alignment issues?
You can run stock uppers and aftermarket lowers up to 4.5" (what zach and i have)
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Originally Posted by wiggles
You can run stock uppers and aftermarket lowers up to 4.5" (what zach and i have)
Thanks for the quick reply Logan, Im thinking about getting these http://www.ebay.com/itm/221146793211...84.m1423.l2648

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It'll work if your fixed lowers are the right length.
Thanks for the help. They are good for 3-4.5in of lift. The bushings in my stock lowers need replaced so I feel its time to upgrade anyhow. If anything, will it increase my caster angle?
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Thanks for the quick reply Logan, Im thinking about getting these http://www.ebay.com/itm/221146793211...84.m1423.l2648

Thanks for the help. They are good for 3-4.5in of lift. The bushings in my stock lowers need replaced so I feel its time to upgrade anyhow. If anything, will it increase my caster angle?
Those look like rc arms (what we have) so they should be fine
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Originally Posted by wiggles

Those look like rc arms (what we have) so they should be fine
They are RC according to the item description.
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Originally Posted by wiggles
Those look like rc arms (what we have) so they should be fine
Wow good call, I scrolled down and under the part info it turns out they are RC.
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown

They are RC according to the item description.
Oh haha i looked at the pic and title
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Oh haha i looked at the pic and title
I was thrown off by the 4 wheel parts and service sticker. I should have some spare $ next week so Il order them up. Appreciate it guys
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