Just had a quick question about modifying my exhaust slightly. I have a 98 regular cab F150 and had a Magnaflow exhaust installed a few months ago. Its a cat back system that is single in with dual tips straight out the back. I noticed that the exhaust seems to be hanging low at the rear of the truck, about 4-5 inches below the rear bumper. I would prefer it to be much closer to the rear bumper as most other trucks that I have seen.
I got under the truck and noticed that the exhaust is supported by hangers that are just behind the rear axle, one on each side. These hangers are threaded into the frame and have a "j" type hook that attches to the exhaust by a rubber fastener. There appears to be about an inch or so of exposed threading on the hanger, which leads me to believe that I could screw it further into the frame and lift the exhaust closer to the underside of the truck. I it really that easy, or am I overlooking something? If I lift on the exhaust tips and position them where I want them, I dont feel a great deal of resistance, so I dont think it would cause stress to the system. Just worried that I may be overlooking something and cause myself an unintended problem. Any and all advice is appreciated.

 

Yeah, if you can adjust them, by all means do it. If you are adjusting the hangers in the back you should be fine as far as stress on the pipes/joints coming out of the muffler. There's enough angle there for a little manipulation. Most trucks I've seen have the tips about 1 inch or so off the bumper, 4 - 5 inches does seem low.

 

You could try that, or you could take it to the local exhaust shop. They should be able to put you new hangers on where you want it for roughly $20 and shouldn't take 30 minutes.

 

thanks for the responses. It definitaly looks like the hangers can be adjusted just wasnt sure if doing that would cause a problem elsewhere. sounds like it wont, so I'll give it a shot and see what happens...thanks

 

Just make sure when moving the pipes they aren't against any brake lines or your spare tire. Zip ties work great for holding back brake lines. Just make sure the pipes aren't touching anything.

 

Good points. Definitely make certain they aren't touching anything.

 

I just crawled under the truck again today. The exhaust isn't touching anything and doesn't look like anything would be in the way when I raise it. Didn't have time to change anything due to rain. Just want to get it up a little tighter underneath to make it look better, can't believe that I didn't notice sooner, think I'm going blind!!