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Old 08-23-2016, 02:46 PM
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Default exhaust clearance issue

Installing 3"(dynomaxXflow) want to go short and straight.
just need a little more room ,what would be the best way to get passed the support? Flatten it or cutting it out completely?
Going double side exit before the axle.
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Old 08-23-2016, 04:45 PM
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Do not alter the support. Notch the pipe or redesign the system.
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Why flatten or cut anything?
Looks like there's plenty of room. Get creative with the tubing to go around the support.
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Got it done on Friday.
Cut out the support and welded the holes.















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Old 09-03-2016, 03:32 PM
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Might want to reinforce the frame since you cut out that crossmember...
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How about a sound bite
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Woudlve only taken one bend to get around the frame stiffening support....
Agree with atomic about getting something welded back in there to replace the crossmember
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