Any bagged kiddies with longtubes? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

r0lf- · 01-11-2005, 02:11 AM

Ok, I was under my truck fixing my shock extender (dont ask, POS DRIVEWAY!!!) and I kinda realised my thorleys arent gonna like my bags at all. How much harm am I gonna do them airing out the front. Id say they lay about 2-3" below the frame.

**N2TRUX** · 01-11-2005, 09:41 AM

I'm not running long tubes but my "guess" is they won't last. Your frame is not the lowest point on your truck though. You need to compare them to the point where the A-arms met the crossmember. If you remove, or cut your fenderliners so your truck can drop all the way down, that becomes your lowest point....

Mike76251 · 01-11-2005, 09:46 AM

Hooker headers sit higher than Thorleys.

r0lf- · 01-11-2005, 04:10 PM

Dang, I reaaaallly like those headers too. I could prolly sell em though and make a couple bucks though, since they are 350+ dollar headers.

Mike76251 · 01-12-2005, 08:14 AM

I meant the comps..........don't know about the super comps.

r0lf- · 01-12-2005, 04:15 PM

Well, I figure If I have to replace em, I minds well get some that fully tuck. Ill find out what mid lengths eric is running.

PrimeredThunder · 01-19-2005, 04:36 PM

I've got Heddman Ful length Headers in my 72' thats on bags. Mind you i dont have drop spindles or a frame notch in the rear, but The collectors are about 1/2" inch or less from scraping when I'm aired out.

01-11-2005, 02:11 AM	#1
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Any bagged kiddies with longtubes? Ok, I was under my truck fixing my shock extender (dont ask, POS DRIVEWAY!!!) and I kinda realised my thorleys arent gonna like my bags at all. How much harm am I gonna do them airing out the front. Id say they lay about 2-3" below the frame. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

01-11-2005, 09:41 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	I'm not running long tubes but my "guess" is they won't last. Your frame is not the lowest point on your truck though. You need to compare them to the point where the A-arms met the crossmember. If you remove, or cut your fenderliners so your truck can drop all the way down, that becomes your lowest point.... Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-11-2005, 04:10 PM	#4
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Dang, I reaaaallly like those headers too. I could prolly sell em though and make a couple bucks though, since they are 350+ dollar headers. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

01-12-2005, 08:14 AM	#5
Mike76251 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,499	I meant the comps..........don't know about the super comps. Attached Images

01-12-2005, 04:15 PM	#6
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Well, I figure If I have to replace em, I minds well get some that fully tuck. Ill find out what mid lengths eric is running. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

01-11-2005, 09:46 AM	#3
Mike76251 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,499	Hooker headers sit higher than Thorleys.

01-19-2005, 04:36 PM	#7
PrimeredThunder Back from the Dead Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 522	I've got Heddman Ful length Headers in my 72' thats on bags. Mind you i dont have drop spindles or a frame notch in the rear, but The collectors are about 1/2" inch or less from scraping when I'm aired out. __________________ The only Carb that matters to me is the one under my hood! Salem, Oregon

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