M mike240 Well-Known Member Joined Aug 21, 2019 Messages 279 Reaction score 322 Location AZ Feb 27, 2023 #1 Has anyone with a torsion bar eliminated suspension (HDK etc) cut out the torsion bar opening housings, reinforced the frame crossmember with a three inch tube to run exhaust through it? Pros…cons? Just kind of occurred to me. More clearance.
Has anyone with a torsion bar eliminated suspension (HDK etc) cut out the torsion bar opening housings, reinforced the frame crossmember with a three inch tube to run exhaust through it? Pros…cons? Just kind of occurred to me. More clearance.
64mopar Well-Known Member Joined Apr 14, 2019 Messages 474 Reaction score 635 Location PittsBurgh Feb 27, 2023 #2 Couple of different thoughts.. . 1, you are moving the exhaust close to the floorboard. 2 ,You will definitely have to do adequate rein forcing of that cross member
Couple of different thoughts.. . 1, you are moving the exhaust close to the floorboard. 2 ,You will definitely have to do adequate rein forcing of that cross member
HemiSSDart Dartus Interuptus Joined Feb 20, 2013 Messages 3,265 Reaction score 3,284 Location Illinoisy Feb 27, 2023 #3 Rattling, heat, and reinforcement, all possible to overcome just how much work do you want?
M mike240 Well-Known Member Joined Aug 21, 2019 Messages 279 Reaction score 322 Location AZ Feb 27, 2023 #4 Still considering power and trans. Possible 4l60. So if I have work to do anyways….
Oldmanmopar Going left turning right FABO Gold Member Joined Jan 8, 2009 Messages 13,430 Reaction score 13,162 Location Danielsville Pa. 18038 Feb 27, 2023 #5 Use mandrel bent down pipes clock them to fit and weld here is 3 1/2 passing through.
cudascott It’s a sickness! Joined Jan 11, 2012 Messages 2,312 Reaction score 1,174 Location TN Feb 27, 2023 #6 unless you are running factory manifolds you aren’t gaining any ground clearance doing that.
M mike240 Well-Known Member Joined Aug 21, 2019 Messages 279 Reaction score 322 Location AZ Feb 27, 2023 #7 Thanks guys. Just a random thought while taking a break and staring at it