it's basically a bar with 2 tabs that mount to the sway bar chassis mounts to reinforce the steering box. It's a weak area in thirdgens and prone to cracking.

-Jim

 

Gotcha, thanks for the info.

 

Anytime! now back to the original post...


What shape are the motor mounts your using in?

 

I put new motor mounts in...That was an education in itself, getting to the two top bolts on them.

As far as the difference in the A-arms and frame, I had never heard of that either. Just quoting Hedman on that, and that's why I asked here. I figured someone here would either confirm it as a little known fact or say no way. Thanks for the info guys, I will be ordering HED-66469.

I will follow up when I get them in, but it may be a while. Looks like I may move from NY to NC in a few weeks...

 

I installed new mounts from O'rielly's, but I finally got the header to fit. I got the trusty cutting torch out and went to work. I cut the knuckle off the A-arm all the way back to the bolt. and relocated brake lines and dented the header where it made contact with the K-member. Even after cutting the A-arm I still had to dent the header. The dents are minimal though, so I dont think it will hurt anything. But the fit, and the install isnt really that bad. It just takes time. Thanks for the help.