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Any tips on installing Hooker Side Tubes?

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Old 03-12-2004, 12:29 PM
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Default Any tips on installing Hooker Side Tubes?

I'm having problems with the side tubes on my Hooker side mounts on my '68. Instead of destroying a set of $500 fiberglass rocker panels I put on a set of '77 Stainless steel panels. My problem is when I tighten the bolts the panel wants to roll inwards. Like it is I will have to fab a spacer to put between the panel and fram to keep it from rolling and tucking up when I tighten it.


Anyone else have this problem?? :confused:
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The joys of supposed 'easy' installation. :crazy:

.....don't know but please post some pics of the setup. :smash:
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The joys of supposed 'easy' installation. :crazy:

.....don't know but please post some pics of the setup. :smash:
I'm about to head to the shop, I'll snap a couple. :thumbs:
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Default Re: Any tips on installing Hooker Side Tubes? (Corey 68)

When I mounted my side tube I went to the parts store and bought some replacement shock grommets. The grommets gave it enough room to miss the rocker moulding. It has been on mine for 3 years and never had problem. It doesn't get hot enough to melt.

:cheers: Larry

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