I know I just have to figure out how to get it off, might just have to cut it off with a torch. I dont really want to go that route but I might have too. The secondary latch seems to be siezed up and wont let it drop down more then a couple inches.

 

Well I got the damn spare off, in the bed it goes. I dont want it getting stuck again. Didnt even have to cut it off, I just wispered sweet nothings to it and bought it a few drinks....

So dual 3" it is...

 

That always worked for me

 

im running true duals with 3 inch piping....actually cut off the stock dynatech flanges and had 3 inchers welded on. with an x-pipe and twin round mufflers dumped...and i too have my spare in the bed, lol.

 

I will be running the X as far forward as possible, then into two flowmaster 50 series out the back like it is now one out each side. I am still trying to decide if I am going to put tips on it like now or keep the exhaust kinda out of sight for a cleaner look. I am leaning twards tips just to hopefully keep it quieter and get the exhaust out from under the truck. I really hope its not too loud I am tired of screwing with the exhaust to get the sound I want.

 

Hopefully the X helps in lowing the sound level, everyone says they do and that you want them as close to the headers as possible. Anyone have expirence with this?

 

im running my xpipe right behind my cutouts...then another couple feet to the mufflers i would guess. huge reduction in cab noise.

 

Well I got the exhaust done today, ummm... Its loud in the cab below 1600 rpm or so. On initial Startup it barks pretty loud then has a nice rumbly idle. Did a couple WO runs and it sounds great so far, no rasp or crackle. Not sure what I can do about the drone below 1600rpm, I did turndowns but they are all the way back by the bumper so I wouldnt think they would make it that much louder. Oh well, its not my DD so Ill worry about it later.