i just recieved my new 4" hog dp today and i was wandering if i was supposed to get the clamp that goes between the two pieces. i have read alot of posts about people cutting the stock dp to get it out. i was wandering if anybody has taken theirs off without cutting it up? i would like to keep the stock one if at all possible just in case i need to put the truck back to stock. thanks for any help ya'll can give

 

This is the procedure for the 03 F250-350.

Exhaust Downpipe —F-Super Duty, 6.0L Diesel
Removal and Installation

Vehicles with automatic transmission


Remove the transmission fluid level indicator.

Remove the nut.

All vehicles

Loosen the clamp and disconnect the downpipe from the turbocharger.

Remove the nuts and the RH intake heat shield.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02 .
Disconnect the wire loom from the crossmember.

Using a suitable high-lift transmission jack, support the transmission.
Remove the nuts.

Remove the nuts, bolts and the RH crossmember bracket.

Remove the RH crossmember nuts and bolts.

Remove the LH crossmember bolts.
Remove the crossmember.

Vehicles with automatic transmission


Separate the transmission fluid filler tube and position aside.

4x4 vehicles


Remove the nut, washer and bolt.

Remove the nut, washer, bolt and the right front stabilizer bar link.

All vehicles


NOTE: Lower the transmission jack approximately 25 mm (1 in) to ease the removal of the downpipe.

Remove the nuts, bolts and the downpipe.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.


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Umm....what he said. I removed mine in one piece.......just cut the pipe and be done.