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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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Jackstands are fine - but be sure not to drop the last bolt We looked for 1 hour without results and then re-used an old bolt with a washer.
- Later the same week I found the bolt - it was stuck (and vibrating) in the center of the merge and I had to take the header off to get it out

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LOL...That's exactly where mine ended up. plucked it out with a magnet..Having the right tools handy is...well, Handy..
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Old Dec 3, 2007 | 08:13 PM
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My header instructions say that one header comes out the top and the other drops out the bottom? is this the case for can both be dropped out the bottom.
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 01:13 PM
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Kooks can be dropped out from the bottom.
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 04:56 PM
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Kooks can be dropped out from the bottom.
no i mean the stock headers (manifolds) do they drop out?
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by KillerVette
no i mean the stock headers (manifolds) do they drop out?
Yes the manifolds drop out the bottom.
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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Yes the manifolds drop out the bottom.
A header install works really well with a Quick Lift. Total install 3.5 HRS
You need a little room under there to hook up the O2 EXTENSIONS.
Thanks to Ralph all was possible for me. Thanks again, Leon
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