hooker headers suck

What do you have? Did you take out the steering linkage? On mine, I removed the outer tie rod ends from the spindles, idler arm from the k-frame and center link from the pitman arm. Slid that out thru the tubes of the headers. Starter comes out and back in when the d.s. header pivots off the front stud. P.S. header removes with oil filter adapter out of the way. Mine were #5204's . The first time was rough. After that, it just got easier and easier. How are your engine insulators? If they are old, weak or oil soaked, the engine might be sitting lower than normal. Hope this helps and good luck! Bob