header clearance and k member

[JoshM579]

Hello, its me again with the 2001 gt, this forum was extremely helpful in diagnosing the running issue i had and it runs good now, however i now noticed that the steering is rubbing on the long tube headers. Looking underneath and the kmember is rusted and i can assume the engine mounts are probably at the end of their life. From what i have seen it is a common problem that can be resolved by just unbolting the steering behind the dash and forcing it slightly out of the way. I can try that but it may not be enough and at the end of the day i probably need to replace the engine mounts and should do the k member too. Does anyone have suggestions? should i just replace the engine mounts or should i do the engine mounts and k member? if so should i go with oe or aftermarket

 

[Snorky]

So. The easiest way to get the steering shaft out of the way is to remove the clamp bolt from the shaft to the rack and use a pry bar to pry the shaft straight up and off the rack.then as for supporting the engine. You will need an engine support to span the inner fenders. I nought one at harbor freight for like $80 I think. This way the engine can be supported if you drop the K member. If you are just doing motor mounts. You can probably just lift up one side of the motor. Replace the mount. If you do the K member change to a tubular setup. It is the perfect time for long tube headers.