I've been thinking of running some new exhaust from front to back. I shopped around and I can get all of the parts including pre-bent pipes but I don't have access to a welder. Even if I did I don't know how to weld. Would it be ok to just use clamps or would I end up with leaks at every joint? Trying to avoid the cost of labor $65/hr! Has anyone done exhaust this way?

 

It is best to weld them,but you can use clamps and be just fine.

 

useing the clamps is fine,but I would get it all welded sometime down the road.

 

clamp it for now and find a buddy that can weld and pay him with a couple

 

i always would prefer a clamp because of the fact that welds break if moved at least with a clamp there is some flex in the system

 

Sounds like a good excuse for me to be cheap and just use clamps. jk

 

as long as all the rubber hangers are good welding wont be an issue

 

If you drag a clamp over a rock, it's going to break. Mine is mashed dang near flat, and I actually need to fix it, but it doesn't leak. The welds did not break either. If you are not wheeling in the rocks, I guess clamps are OK, but I like the welded option better. My $.02 worth, HTH!!

 

I'd definately have it welded at some point...I hear ya with cost and what not...but might as well have it secure...And trust me on this...STAY AWAY FROM CHEAP WELDING SHOPS! Got exhaust done on my pick-up years ago...hadn't taken my welding courses at that point...stupid guy used a stick welder to weld it...LEAKS EVERYWHERE! Try going with mig or tig and if you know a good welder you can use stick.

 

I welded mine with a Lincoln 125 M.I.G., and it worked great!! A BIG X2 on a quality welding/exhaust shop!!