Kooks catback clearance issue on steeda sports

[DallasBoss]

Anyone else have clearance problems with the Kooks catback on lowered springs? I'm on Steeda Sports and my exhaust bangs when I hit sharp bumps. I'm a little surprised about this because of Kooks good reputation for fitment and the Steeda springs are not a very low drop.

I'm thinking of selling the catback and trying Lethal's or JPC's gen 2 over axle pipes, with the Kooks or some other axle back. Anyone have any feedback on which of these pipes offers the best clearance and fitment on a lowered car?

 

[SCalla1384]

Sorry can't help you, but if the price is right I'd consider buying the Kooks over axle pipes

 

[SteveC]

I just ordered my Kooks catback and Steeda Sports, I will have to let you know how things turn out once they get here and I install them.

 

[Spd2Stang]

Im on K springs with the Kooks catback for about 24K miles and no issues.

Whats contacting the catback that you hear/feel?

 

[USNjocson]

Lethal gen 2 ota pipes are the best. It's 2 piece design helps and it great for adjustment

 

[OMG_5.0]

I would get under there and try and realign everything. I did this with my Magnaflow 3" catback on coilovers and does not hit and Magnaflow is the worst of the worst fitting on lowered suspension.

 

[20redfire03]

My friend has good fitment with his 3" flowmaster catback lowered on sportlines.

 

[DallasBoss]

It looks pretty tight in a couple spots around the axle. I had a shop do the install along with my headers and they told me they trimmed a little off the oap's to bring the tips in a little because they stuck out too far for my taste. But the tech said this wouldn't have caused the clearance issue. I guess I'll take another look and see what adjustments can be made. I was just wanting to see if there were others with clearance issues with this catback. Thanks to all who have responded.

 

[powerhogger]

I have issues with the Kooks catback too and I'm lowered barely on P springs. Tried moving the pipes around but it didn't help.

 

[OMG_5.0]

It looks pretty tight in a couple spots around the axle. I had a shop do the install along with my headers and they told me they trimmed a little off the oap's to bring the tips in a little because they stuck out too far for my taste. But the tech said this wouldn't have caused the clearance issue. I guess I'll take another look and see what adjustments can be made. I was just wanting to see if there were others with clearance issues with this catback. Thanks to all who have responded.

I ended up trimming a inch off mine as well. I just threw it up on jackstands and jacked the rear axle up. Loosened everything up and played around with the pipes until I had the best clearance

 

[csb85]

I have kooks catback and I'm also lowered on steeda sports and don't have any clearance issues. Idk if it makes a difference, but my catback is the older version. It has the factory ball and socket connection like factory. I know the newer catback systems come with the slip fit connection.