Here's an even more interesting question: Has anyone run the Gibson
exhaust with an Addco 7/8" rear swaybar?
(I know, I ask all the hard questions:)
M.B.
On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 7:11 PM, M B <mailinglists@moparhowto.com> wrote:
> Ugh, I don't know why it wouldn't fit, tons of people have them
> installed. I'll have to try to find the time to call Gibson's hotline.
>
> I guess I should hold off, I need to install the addco rear swaybar I
> bought for it anyhow before I install the exhaust. My Dad finally got the
> bugs worked out of his 2 post lift so I can get 'er in the air now to
> install it and replace the front swaybar bushings that are squeaking and
> groaning like mad.
>
> Of course I think the cat is shot too, and with gas spiking 26 cents in
> one night recently I could use the extra fuel economy too. :p
>
> On Fri, Feb 24, 2012 at 5:48 PM, Gary Hedlin <superdak@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> 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
>> >> Show Car Signs by Hedlin Designs
>> >> www.showcarsign.com
>> >>
>> >> --Many talk about those who died, but too few talk about those who
>> >> survived... THANK A VET!
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Gary Hedlin
>> Show Car Signs by Hedlin Designs
>> www.showcarsign.com
>>
>> --Many talk about those who died, but too few talk about those who
>> survived... THANK A VET!
>>
>>
>
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