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Old 06-26-2010, 05:11 PM
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Finally got some tips that I like while I was getting the exhaust welded up.
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Old 06-26-2010, 05:18 PM
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Looks Good! Those look like the ones I got in the exhaust system I ordered. It came yesterday but I really do not feel like even trying to mess with it this weekend lol... Since you have the same system with a different muffler how hard was it to take the old exhaust off and put the new one on?
 
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Old 06-26-2010, 05:31 PM
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Are your brake lights painted the same color as your truck? How do you get away with that?
 
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Thanks, thses are 3-1/2 inch outlet size. Once I got the extra extension pipe it only took about 2-1/2 hours for the removal/installation. Removing the old one is a breeze if you have a sawzall. since you don't have the front reso you wont have to fabricate anything so it should be less time. I just backed her up on a set of ramps to do it. You might have to get creative on the hanger placement. In the back there are already holes lined up in the right place over the tailpipe joints, but up front I had to find a suitable place to bolt the hanger too.
 
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Looks great, wheres the the sound clip?
 
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haha blown, have not figured out how to do that yet....took me forever to figure out how to get pictures....
 
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optical illusion brian, they are smoke...
 
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Thanks, thses are 3-1/2 inch outlet size. Once I got the extra extension pipe it only took about 2-1/2 hours for the removal/installation. Removing the old one is a breeze if you have a sawzall. since you don't have the front reso you wont have to fabricate anything so it should be less time. I just backed her up on a set of ramps to do it. You might have to get creative on the hanger placement. In the back there are already holes lined up in the right place over the tailpipe joints, but up front I had to find a suitable place to bolt the hanger too.
Hmm.... seeing how good your truck looks with the exhaust on it likes that is getting me motivated to try and install it tomorrow. Knowing my luck with projects I should be glad there is a muffler shop only about 3 miles away so i can take it up there when i finally give up lol....

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optical illusion brian, they are smoke...
Thats pretty cool! Your spending alot of time, energy and money on your truck and it is really paying off. It looks great.
 
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thanks, this truck lends itself well to customization. I like that they are kind of unique. There are not a lot around here.
 



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