LT Header Install Difficulty

[Teksid89]

So I'm having trouble getting my steering column connected back after installing Hooker Long Tube Headers on a 01 Cobra. Had BBK LT's on it before. The engine is in a V-shaped cradle & has been lifted & moved in every feasible way along with the trans. Please Help!
Thanks

 

[01yellercobra]

For my Bassanis I had to disconnect the steering shaft from the column and firewall then feed it through the header.

 

[Teksid89]

It's through its just not lining up

 

[snakeraper11b]

It's through its just not lining up

Did you drop the k-member or move it during the install?

 

[01yellercobra]

If everything is in it's proper place then it should line up. You'd have to still have the k member dropped for it not to line up. Or the steering shaft isn't in the correct opening in the header.

 

[Teksid89]

 

[01yellercobra]

UPR k member?

 

[Teksid89]

UPR k member?

Yes.

 

[Teksid89]

Anyone?

 

[01yellercobra]

Is the rack seated correctly? If it is you might have to look into an aftermarket steering shaft.

 

[snakeraper11b]

Is the engine sitting squarely in the k-member? If it's canted to one side some the headers will be in a different spot, possibly occupying the space needed by the shaft to make the correct angle.

 

[Teksid89]

Yes it's seated. You're not the first to mention the aftermarket shaft.. I was hoping to avoid spending the $400..

 

[snakeraper11b]

Why not just grind a little off the shaft? As long as you don't cut into the pieces that connect the shaft you shouldn't weaken it at all. Just a thought

 

[soccerman002]

That or mark the headers and clearance them a bit with a hammer, seen plenty on here that've had to do that.