hey guys im having problems getting my arps installed, put the head on and got studs to the cowl where the troubles began, Ive cut several pieces out of my cowling but the last 2 studs are being a real bastard, i fear anymore cutting because ive already got metal floating around and any more trimming will be a huge I called a mechanic who said to loosen the cab and lift it but there has to be a better way any ideas how to get the last studs in?

 

Fight and Cuss and they will go in. Actually there are a few plugs under the cowling and maybe under the padding on the cowling as well that you can remove and they will really help with getting the studs in

 

ya those helped but Im talking the way way back two there arent any plugs, Ive done plenty of cussing and yelling are the threads easy to damage on the arps? I can wedge them in and beat the tar out of them if they wont be damaged

 

maybe this will help you see my troubles

 

they will go with out using hammer! just take the time to figure out the IQ test.haha, Use the holes in the cowl that are there already.

 

no holes back that far Im seriously debating the hammer trick

 

how did you get old bolts out?

 

just a question... are you sure your putting the right length studs in the right holes... cause i've pulled my head 5 or 6 times now w/o an ounce of trouble..

 

My junk is goin back together Monday never opened the arp box yet... are there diff length studs? Don't remember oem from tear down...... had a few cold ones about that time Lmao

 

yes... there are... if i remember right long=exhaust side and short= intake side... 6 of them are longer.. also thanks ed!!!!! for this info