Down pipe clearence issues.

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Nov 24, 2015 | 06:10 PM

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crop harvester

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Sounds like its time to put some relief bends at problem spots.

Nov 24, 2015 | 06:14 PM

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DanielT28

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Probably. So that means I have to take my whole exhaust system apart just to get the downpipe off?

Nov 24, 2015 | 06:19 PM

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Nicmike

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You don't have to take the whole system off. You will however, have to remove the tranny crossmember and put a jack stand or two under the tranny and xfer case.

Nov 24, 2015 | 06:24 PM

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DanielT28

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That sounds like a big pain. But I see what you're saying. Start there. And then if it still does it I may have to remove system

Nov 24, 2015 | 06:33 PM

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sudsmcduff

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From: reedsport

My mbrp 4" to 5" hits the same place. I had a thick piece of rubber in between it for a while. But then I decided to dent it with a hammer. Hear vibration against it time to time but not that bad

Nov 24, 2015 | 06:44 PM

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Nov 24, 2015 | 06:46 PM

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DanielT28

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I found out that I could rotate the d I found out that I could rotate the tailpipe by loosening the clamp on the downpipe. Because it looked to me as if I need to be rotated for clearance and it looks like it worked