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Took some photos after flexing it out and pulling off the cross member. No tub marks on the cross member so it is all on the exhaust manifold (not sure what to do about that).

Front driver tire is coming off the ground in this photo, but the front passenger tire is not fully stuffed yet against the bump stop. I’m debating switching back to the sway lock disconnect to see if it helps stuff the rear tires a little better

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Took some photos after flexing it out and pulling off the cross member. No tub marks on the cross member so it is all on the exhaust manifold (not sure what to do about that).

Front driver tire is coming off the ground in this photo, but the front passenger tire is not fully stuffed yet against the bump stop. I’m debating switching back to the sway lock disconnect to see if it helps stuff the rear tires a little better

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It's not major. Personally, I wouldn't worry about any damage. It would just annoy me knowing its happening lol
 

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Took some photos after flexing it out and pulling off the cross member. No tub marks on the cross member so it is all on the exhaust manifold (not sure what to do about that).

Front driver tire is coming off the ground in this photo, but the front passenger tire is not fully stuffed yet against the bump stop. I’m debating switching back to the sway lock disconnect to see if it helps stuff the rear tires a little better

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You could use limiting straps or shorten your trackbar a little to pull your axle to the driver side.
 

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Took some photos after flexing it out and pulling off the cross member. No tub marks on the cross member so it is all on the exhaust manifold (not sure what to do about that).

Front driver tire is coming off the ground in this photo, but the front passenger tire is not fully stuffed yet against the bump stop. I’m debating switching back to the sway lock disconnect to see if it helps stuff the rear tires a little better

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You could remove the heat shield to see if that gives you enough clearance.
 
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It's not major. Personally, I wouldn't worry about any damage. It would just annoy me knowing its happening lol
It is more of a peeve. As long as it isn’t damaging the drive shaft or exhaust I can live with it.
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