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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 06:48 AM
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I am in the process of installing my Heddman Elites on my 88. I am getting some interference/rubbing from the front tube passenger side onto the A arm pivot point. The only way I see to make this fit is to dimple where the interference is. This sucks, because if i do this i'm sure its gonna crack my ceramic coating. If its not one thing its another!!!! Has anyone else using Heddman elites seen this problem?
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 08:19 AM
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Weird, no contact with my Elites. When daylight breaks, I'll take a look and see how close I am.
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 09:07 AM
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Mine went in without a hitch on my '91. The only problem is when it comes time to change the plugs...massive PIA.
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Close to a 1/4" of clearance to A arm.
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 12:33 PM
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This contact point was a primary problem with the Tri-Y's (recent thread).

Two things can affect if yours hit while other's don't: 1) If your motor mounts are sagging and/or 2) if your alignment has less shims on the top than the average car.

Another that I can think of is variance in manufacturing.

I wouldn't want to dimple either. But, the hedman's are reasonably inexpensive. Denting something that costs less, hurts less!

If you do dent, paint with header paint where compromised.
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