I had the same problem when putting on my Gibson. What I did is braced my
feet against the rear axle and pulled from the rear towards the back of the
truck while twisting it, and it popped right off. Best of luck!
Russ
00 CC Sport 4.7L
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stephen Cecil" <scecil@npc.net>
To: "Dakota List" <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2001 10:11 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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