Downpipe sag?

[Steve87GN]

So, the new HR motor mounts helped with the clearance between the upper A-arm and the downpipe. However, on hard bumps, the A-arm is still hitting, albeit not as badly. I know that I need to replace the bushings in the upper A-arm (probably going to just get new upper A-arms), but is it possible that the downpipe has come loose and started to sag? I checed this morning to see if there was any movement and there wasn't any really to speak of. Thoughts and suggestions would be most appreciated. Thanks in advace.

 

[Underboost]

So, the new HR motor mounts helped with the clearance between the upper A-arm and the downpipe. However, on hard bumps, the A-arm is still hitting, albeit not as badly. I know that I need to replace the bushings in the upper A-arm (probably going to just get new upper A-arms), but is it possible that the downpipe has come loose and started to sag? I checed this morning to see if there was any movement and there wasn't any really to speak of. Thoughts and suggestions would be most appreciated. Thanks in advace.

Ok when looking from the trans area to the front of the car is the oil pan level to the cross member or does it look like the motor is leaning to the passenger side? If so loosen up the long bolts on the mounts get a block of wood and a floor jack and make it straight then tighten up the mounts.

Do you have a stock DP or a 3''?

 

[Steve87GN]

Thanks for the tip Brent, I'll check it out this weekend. Hopefully its something as simple as that. Just to make sure I don't mess up the oil pan, where's the best place to put the piece of wood at on the oil pan so I don't damage it? Along one side? Thanks for the help.

 

[Underboost]

Thanks for the tip Brent, I'll check it out this weekend. Hopefully its something as simple as that. Just to make sure I don't mess up the oil pan, where's the best place to put the piece of wood at on the oil pan so I don't damage it? Along one side? Thanks for the help.

Do you have a lift?

 

[Steve87GN]

Nope, no lift. Also, I checked under the car and the motor looks pretty parallel with the crossmember. Is there anything else that it could be? I have been looking at getting a Poston down-pipe down the road along with the Spohn upper A-arms. Maybe I should look at getting those sooner? Thanks for the help everyone.

 

[Underboost]

Nope, no lift. Also, I checked under the car and the motor looks pretty parallel with the crossmember. Is there anything else that it could be? I have been looking at getting a Poston down-pipe down the road along with the Spohn upper A-arms. Maybe I should look at getting those sooner? Thanks for the help everyone.

If you can get a used TH downpipe they are the best on the market IMO. You could also loosen up the 4 bolts on the downpipe and wedge the pipe away from any obstructions then titan up the bolts and see what happens. Just a thought.