Simple stupid question...

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  1. brackenan

    brackenan Mr. Geek

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    Hey all!

    Okay, I have a simple question that requires a simple answer:

    What is the measurement between the shock towers at the base? I'm re-doing the shock towers on my Mav, but are a little out of wack and am trying to fix it right. More than one answer would be great!! Something to compare to. Thanks!!

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    The obvious answer is "about 1" narrower than the width of the engine with headers":D

    Sorry, I cannot provide helpful answers. I have a big chunk of metal stuck in there and cannot measure it for you...
     
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    If you mean how much space is between them, then I'd say about 24". However, if you are redoing them I'd give yourself some more room to work with. I can hardly get to my headers. I know some of these guys have cut their's out.:hmmm:
     
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    i measured mine a while back , cant remember but i think it was 26.5 :huh: im not fo sho:)
     
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    I just checked my car. 71 302 car.

    23" total.(y)
     
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    You sure it's not "Maverickitis"?? "Maverick Syndrome"? How about "Mavericktile Dysfunction"? :rofl2:
     
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    :biglaugh: that is funny :rofl2:
     
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    brackenan Mr. Geek

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    :biglaugh:Haha, thats funny! I like the Mavericktile Dysfunction!! I'll change it...
    Anyway, 23" is very close. Mines about 23.5" Close enough, I'd say. Everything looks straight since I adjusted it. Thanks guys for your time!
     
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    I'm running into more and more people who have suffer from a classic case of Comet Envy.:D :bouncy: :biglaugh:
     
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    Or Pintoperosis...

    Vegacitis

    Camarocephaly

    please, stop me NOW

    Pickuptercosis

    Can anyone tell I got off work early today, and am very bored...:rolleyes:
     
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    Yeah I think all drivers should go in for a Chevectomy, or help cure people with Hondametreosis, or Nissanisitis, and have Ford/ Mercury Lincoln Augmentation surgery! And let those guys know they are just being Toyotachondriacs, and get over it!
     
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    Wait...Toyotas never break down, so there is no such thing as Toyotachondriasis:rofl2:
     
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    Yep , so if they think their breaking down, but they aren't....
     
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    Oh Chrysler, I feel a bad case of Dodgeria coming on:rofl2: :biglaugh:
    And I'm gonna PukeTCruiser :cold: my brains out
     
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    Yeah, you got me there...
     
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