the metal piece that is a couple inches from the header bolt is it supposed to be secured to the headers? cause I got this nasty rattle when I get on it and I cant figure it out. And yes I do need gaskets
I don't think that's your rattle either. If it was there would be a shiny spot on the bracket and stud where they were rubbing together.
Does metal to metal sound similar to bb's in a soda can?