doug's and autozone ?

installing the headers is next on my list (after I fix the oilpan)
anyone have any suggestions or tips to make it easier ?

Jack the car up and drop the K-frame, motor and all. Its way easier than beating the crap out of everything to get them in. Yes you have to pull the torsion bars brake calipers etc but id rather spend my time doing that then beating the finish off the headers and scratching up the engine bay.