where and how much to cut on a-arm bracket?
12-07-2008, 12:30 PM
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Re: where and how much to cut on a-arm bracket?
I hardly cut mine at all when I installed my long tubes. I remember grinding a good bit on the bracket but never cut it.
12-07-2008, 01:41 PM
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Re: where and how much to cut on a-arm bracket?
I got tired of pulling my headers in and out to keep removing more material, so cut off the corner and welded a plate in diagonally. As long as there is enough room for the bottom of the A arm to pivot, and you enclose it again so it isn't weakened too much, taking some off makes on difference. Really, I have no idea why GM made them so large to begin with, probably for ease of construction.
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12-07-2008, 02:12 PM
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Re: where and how much to cut on a-arm bracket?
i never had to cut on my 82 or my 86 to get mine to fit.
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12-07-2008, 08:09 PM
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Re: where and how much to cut on a-arm bracket?
well i got them on, didnt cut too much, i did grind some off. more clearance now then there was now. wow, just longtube headers is loud!!! before i had shorties and a y-pipe and this is sooo much louder then that.
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