Tips/tricks on exhaust removal

[woody284]

I guess this could be for either engine but I really looking at the 6.4. I debated and bought the magnaflow direct fit muffler. I’m looking for any helpful tips to taking the factory stuff out. I DO NOT want to cut it out as if I don’t like the new one, I’ll put it back in. Mine will be a driveway install.

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

I guess this could be for either engine but I really looking at the 6.4. I debated and bought the magnaflow direct fit muffler. I’m looking for any helpful tips to taking the factory stuff out. I DO NOT want to cut it out as if I don’t like the new one, I’ll put it back in. Mine will be a driveway install.

They are band clamps from the factory just un do them pull the rubber hangers, wiggle and pull until the pipes come apart

 

[Gondul]

Spray everything down (including hangers) with lubricant and let it sit for bit to make your life easier...

 

[woody284]

Well I got it done today. I fought the hangers a bit using just a pair of pliers. I don’t think I sprayed them enough, as when I got them off they slid right off when sprayed. The new one slid right in. The band clamp on the front (engine side ) did not seal it off completely. Seems to has a air gap I can feel with my hands. Not sure what to do to fix that without welding it. Trying to avoid that in case I decide to go back.

 

[Rama_Lama]

Well I got it done today. I fought the hangers a bit using just a pair of pliers. I don’t think I sprayed them enough, as when I got them off they slid right off when sprayed. The new one slid right in. The band clamp on the front (engine side ) did not seal it off completely. Seems to has a air gap I can feel with my hands. Not sure what to do to fix that without welding it. Trying to avoid that in case I decide to go back.

Try tightening the band clamp, then loosen, rotate 90* and tighten again. Also make sure the pipe seated all the way in.

 

[whitexc]

And post a video. Curious about the sound.

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[H3LZSN1P3R]

Well I got it done today. I fought the hangers a bit using just a pair of pliers. I don’t think I sprayed them enough, as when I got them off they slid right off when sprayed. The new one slid right in. The band clamp on the front (engine side ) did not seal it off completely. Seems to has a air gap I can feel with my hands. Not sure what to do to fix that without welding it. Trying to avoid that in case I decide to go back.

Use an impact to tighten the bolts it will seal after

 

[Gondul]

Use an impact to tighten the bolts it will seal after

How many ugga duggas?

 

[woody284]

I didn’t pull out the impact but did torque it to the 45 ft/lbs it called for. I’ll get back under tonight and make sure it’s seated all the way and try to rotating the clamp. I need to find a 6.4 today in town and see how the resonator is positioned from the factory and where the exhaust end/tip is positioned. It can only rotate a little bit I’d like it to be right. So far I like the sound and as far as drone it hasn’t been noticed yet. Just a short drive to church last night so no highway yet.

 

[Rama_Lama]

I didn’t pull out the impact but did torque it to the 45 ft/lbs it called for. I’ll get back under tonight and make sure it’s seated all the way and try to rotating the clamp. I need to find a 6.4 today in town and see how the resonator is positioned from the factory and where the exhaust end/tip is positioned. It can only rotate a little bit I’d like it to be right. So far I like the sound and as far as drone it hasn’t been noticed yet. Just a short drive to church last night so no highway yet.

I spent some time with trying to get the resonator perfect. I found there is a sweet spot where it clears the suspension and not too close to the bottom of rear fender.

Don’t be tempted to cut off the resonator. I did and the drone was terrible. I ended up putting the stock muffler back on. Straight piped where the resonator was at. Sounds pretty good

 

[lgarrison34]

I slightly rotated the resonator upward, painted it black using VHT header paint and installed a Spectre tip after I installed my Solo Performance muffler delete pipe.

 

[Rockcrawlindude]

they make a universals exhaust removal tool

 

[Gondul]

One day I'll crawl up under there and see if there is a spot for a round aftermarket resonator that won't need to be cut/welded in place vs that big old muffler looking one...

 

[Bozo]

I always hated those ugly resonators under the back of vehicles.

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

many ugga duggas?

Milwaukee ugga dugas about 2.... dewalt about 15 of em lol

 

[madmat]

I slightly rotated the resonator upward, painted it black using VHT header paint and installed a Spectre tip after I installed my Solo Performance muffler delete pipe.

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I slightly rotated the resonator upward, painted it black using VHT header paint and installed a Spectre tip after I installed my Solo Performance muffler delete pipe.

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Nice truck man!
Is that tip just a bolt on or is it welded?
Heres mine