99 XJ Tailpipe Hanger
09-19-2017, 12:56 PM
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99 XJ Tailpipe Hanger
Hey all. Got a 99 XJ just replaced the whole exhaust system manifold back and ran into one little snag. The tailpipe hanger on the aftermarket tailpipe doesn't match the OEM hanger on the body. I see almost all of the aftermarket tailpipes have a hanger on them like the top pic but the OEM pipe does not and is held on with the hanger in the below pic and a 2"clamp. Does anyone know of an aftermarket bushing style hanger I can use to match the tailpipe? If not I guess I'll have to saw it off because it's in the way of the OE hanger.
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09-19-2017, 02:51 PM
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On my '00 you grind off the rear hanger off the tailpipe. They put it on for, I believe, to also use for '96 down. Buy a muffler clamp. 2 1/4". I hope you have the nutstrip on the passenger side inside the uni-body. If you do but don't have bolts I believe them to be M12x1.75x40
09-19-2017, 03:22 PM
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I kinda figured I'd have to grind it off. My OE hanger rusted and broke so I was hoping to find something different that utilizes the hanger that comes on the pipe. The nuts that hold the strap on the metal bracket must be made of led because they stripped with barley any pressure at all. Now I have to get that big honkin bolt off that holds the hitch on so I can replace the whole thing like you did in the picture here
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I kinda figured I'd have to grind it off. My OE hanger rusted and broke so I was hoping to find something different that utilizes the hanger that comes on the pipe. The nuts that hold the strap on the metal bracket must be made of led because they stripped with barley any pressure at all. Now I have to get that big honkin bolt off that hold the hitch on so I can replace the whole thing like you did in the picture here
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I went outside and put a wrench to it. 12mm was the best fit but still not good IMO. Seemed a little big. Wondering if the weather has started to take its toll on the hanger. Did the exhaust about a year ago. 11mm and 7/16" were to small and 1/2" was to big. Plus I have no idea what the pitch is. Sorry.