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exhaust clearance issue

Old Aug 23, 2016 | 02:46 PM
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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 Aug 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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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 09:09 PM
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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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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 11:26 PM
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in to see what happens
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Old Sep 3, 2016 | 02:38 PM
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Got it done on Friday.
Cut out the support and welded the holes.















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Old Sep 3, 2016 | 03:32 PM
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Might want to reinforce the frame since you cut out that crossmember...
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Old Sep 3, 2016 | 03:51 PM
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Old Sep 3, 2016 | 10:40 PM
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How about a sound bite
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Old Sep 4, 2016 | 12:08 AM
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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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For Looks. Saweet Baby Jesus. Some people should not work on vehicles.
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