Re: Gibson Exhaust - 2nd Gen

From: Gary Hedlin (superdak@gmail.com)
Date: Fri Feb 24 2012 - 20:48:02 EST


If thats the case the exhaust system won't fit... unless you make
some modifications. ;)

Gary

On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 6:03 PM, M B <mailinglists@moparhowto.com> wrote:
>
> Yup, most do these days.  The '97+ Dakotas did.  This is a picture of my
> '95 though:
>
> http://www.moparhowto.com/pictures/1995-Dakota/1995rearsuspension.jpg
>
> All the other ones I've seen are the same way prior to '97.
>
> M.B.
>
> On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 3:13 PM, Gary Hedlin <superdak@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> On most axles you have one shock pointing towards the cab, and one
>> pointing towards the rear of the truck.  If the shock is in front of
>> the axle it's pointing towards the cab, if it's in back it's pointing
>> towards the rear.
>>
>> Gary
>>
>> On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 2:46 PM, M B <mailinglists@moparhowto.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > Hello folks,
>> >
>> > I was planning on ordering this:
>> >
>> >
>> http://www.amazon.com/Gibson-16578-Single-Exhaust-System/dp/B000CMDCR4/ref=au_pf_pfg_s?ie=UTF8&Model=Dakota|299&n=15684181&s=automotive&Make=Dodge|40&Year=1995|1995&vehicleType=automotive&newCar=1&carId=002
>> >
>> > For my 1995 4x4 5.2L extended cab shortbed Dak... but then I see the
>> notes
>> > attached:
>> >
>> > "Fitment Notes: Swept Side; Single Exhaust Kit; Aluminized; Exits Behind
>> > Rear Tire; Incl. Muffler/Pipes/Stainless Tip/Hangers/Clamps;, Will Not
>> Fit
>> > If Passenger Shock Is Behind Rear Axle~ Stock Single Converter"
>> >
>> > I thought ALL 1st/2nd Gen Dakotas had both shocks on the rear of the
>> axle?
>> > WTF?
>> >
>> > Does anyone else have the Gibson 16578 exhaust system on their 2nd gen
>> who
>> > can confirm it fits?
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> >
>> > M.B.
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Gary Hedlin
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>>
>>
>

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