hello stephen
i got mine offf by cutting the factory pipe with a sawzall across the pipe
at an angle but you have to becareful not to cut all the way through and cut
both once you cut through the first layer of pipe at an angle you bend back
the steel and pull that sucker off.
arnold
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stephen Cecil" <scecil@npc.net>
To: "Dakota List" <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2001 9:11 AM
Subject: DML: Stock Exhaust Removal Blues
> Last night, I started to install a Gibson Dual Sport exhaust. In the
process of
> trying to remove the stock muffler, I have reached an impasse.
>
> The muffler will "wiggle" back and forth and will rotate somewhat (I bent
back
> the edges by the cutout for the tab on the pipe from the cat). I have
used a
> propane torch to heat it and broke a screwdriver (I know, the right tool
for the
> right job) trying to pry the muffler off.
>
> It seems that the crimp from the stock clamp has slightly flared (compared
to
> the crimp) the edge of the pipe going into the muffler. Any suggestions
on how
> to get the @#$&*! thing off?
>
> Steve
> 00 CC Sport+ 4.7L Auto 3.55 LSD
>
>
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