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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 03:01 PM
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Well after lift, the tail pipe hits the rear shackle. So, I might as well replace the muffler and tail pipe.

Do you have 2.5" or 3" pipe?

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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 03:06 PM
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2.5 it gets tight out the back for 3 inch with drop shackle and hitch,it will fit but its gonna rattle every once in a while.i have 2.5 with a 3 inch tip i know ...ting ting...
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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3" is over kill your gonna lose performance atleast low end tq
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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Glad I asked. Thanks.
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by outlawtr450
3" is over kill your gonna lose performance atleast low end tq


Haha....
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 03:37 PM
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2.5" is plenty, some say a bit much for a stocker. After the muffler, its not going to matter much, except clearance. I personally run a maggy 14" oval with a turndown. I don't like tailpipes on heeps anymore.
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Originally Posted by Metmknice
2.5" is plenty, some say a bit much for a stocker. After the muffler, its not going to matter much, except clearance. I personally run a maggy 14" oval with a turndown. I don't like tailpipes on heeps anymore.
how the eyes fell during winter months with heat on windows up...
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Metmknice
2.5" is plenty, some say a bit much for a stocker. After the muffler, its not going to matter much, except clearance. I personally run a maggy 14" oval with a turndown. I don't like tailpipes on heeps anymore.
I put a 2.5" on my frontier and noticed no loss in power. Wife likes the sound. lol

As for the Jeep. No exhaust gets into the cab?
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