Exhaust re-routing.

renzAy34134 · 07-15-2011, 01:38 PM

Hey I just finished a 3" body lift on my x and I have a gap inbetween the hitch and the bumper. Im going to cut out a section of the exhaust(remove resonator) and put dual tips out where the gap is.

And here is the exhaust section that is made up.

Let me know what you guys think.

renzAy34134 · 07-16-2011, 03:29 PM

I just finished my exhaust... kinda...

Its not the way I want it to look, its offcentered and because i used flex pipe it sways back and forth. Right now i have it "pinned" by using a bolt so it doesnt sway back and forth but it needs to be fixed right.

Anyone have any ideas? I want this to look good and right now it just looks like a giant poop. I think i could get away with it if it was centered but just knowing its not right is driving me crazy. Any ideas will be considered. Please help me out!!! Here are a couple pics to help you see what I see and everyone else on the road will see tomorow morning.

I think i plate from top to bottom to sandwhich it would work but I just dont know where to get one that large...

renzAy34134 · 07-16-2011, 08:03 PM

Got it fixed. Went to the home depot got a long piece of metal with pre drilled holes. Made a "u" bracket and bolted it up with the spare tire mounts. Really easy actually. Here are some pics.

*Sams01XplrSprt* · 07-17-2011, 06:57 PM

you can barely see the exhaust but how does she sound

*NHarris* · 07-18-2011, 01:12 AM

Hmm... I like the idea, but I think you need larger tips on there like the ones on this Jeep SRT8

Photo Credit: BB Exhaust

Im just using the photo as a reference. I do agree with sam, I can barely see that exhaust.

renzAy34134 · 07-18-2011, 07:11 PM

Yea i would have liked it to be thicker but i only have 3 inches in height and around 12inches wide. That and i dont wanna rice it up with a big fat exhaust pipe that serves no purpose. Im thinking about adding two more just to fill up the gap. If anyone has any other tips that would look good or better send a link my way. I mean i only paid 10$ for both tips. so not that hard.

Sound wise.... a little confused actually. I thought removing a resonator should make it a little louder? Well assuming anyways. But its not louder. Maybe a lower tone.

jupiterak · 07-18-2011, 07:13 PM

I think adding some rectangular backup lights would fill the gap nicely.

renzAy34134 · 07-18-2011, 07:24 PM

hmmm. thats not a bad idea either. I would have to waterproof it though just incase i run through some water/mud etc... any ideas of waterproofing?

*NHarris* · 07-19-2011, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by renzAy34134

hmmm. thats not a bad idea either. I would have to waterproof it though just incase i run through some water/mud etc... any ideas of waterproofing?

Clear RTV sealant. Used it on my headlights and corner lights. Never had a problem once and I've driven through mud plenty of times.

07-15-2011, 01:38 PM	#1
renzAy34134 Wannabe Elite Explorer Fort Myers Florida 2007 Explorer Eddie Bauer Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 343 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Exhaust re-routing. Hey I just finished a 3" body lift on my x and I have a gap inbetween the hitch and the bumper. Im going to cut out a section of the exhaust(remove resonator) and put dual tips out where the gap is. And here is the exhaust section that is made up. Let me know what you guys think.

07-16-2011, 08:03 PM	#3
renzAy34134 Wannabe Elite Explorer Fort Myers Florida 2007 Explorer Eddie Bauer Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 343 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Fixed Got it fixed. Went to the home depot got a long piece of metal with pre drilled holes. Made a "u" bracket and bolted it up with the spare tire mounts. Really easy actually. Here are some pics.

07-17-2011, 06:57 PM	#4
Sams01XplrSprt Southern Cali Explorer Newport Beach California & Bay Area California 2001 Sport (sold) Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 15,633 Vehicle Specs	you can barely see the exhaust but how does she sound __________________ 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 sohc engine. Mods include: dual 40 series flowmasters & high flow k&n air filter & removed silencer & yellow fog lights (sold for $1,800) as of 2-26-12

07-18-2011, 01:12 AM	#5
NHarris Hmm.... Jeeps or Fords? Ogden, UT 1998 XLT V6 Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,477 Vehicle Specs	Hmm... I like the idea, but I think you need larger tips on there like the ones on this Jeep SRT8 Photo Credit: BB Exhaust Im just using the photo as a reference. I do agree with sam, I can barely see that exhaust. __________________ Nate H 1998 Ford Explorer XLT 4.SLOW Restoration Project - OEM Restoration with larger than stock tires. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo - 3.5" Lift, Quick Disconnects, Rear Locker, Mopar Off Road Package, Gray Moab Wheels, Differential Skid Plates, and much more!

07-16-2011, 03:29 PM	#2
renzAy34134 Wannabe Elite Explorer Fort Myers Florida 2007 Explorer Eddie Bauer Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 343 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I just finished my exhaust... kinda... Its not the way I want it to look, its offcentered and because i used flex pipe it sways back and forth. Right now i have it "pinned" by using a bolt so it doesnt sway back and forth but it needs to be fixed right. Anyone have any ideas? I want this to look good and right now it just looks like a giant poop. I think i could get away with it if it was centered but just knowing its not right is driving me crazy. Any ideas will be considered. Please help me out!!! Here are a couple pics to help you see what I see and everyone else on the road will see tomorow morning. I think i plate from top to bottom to sandwhich it would work but I just dont know where to get one that large...

07-18-2011, 07:11 PM	#6
renzAy34134 Wannabe Elite Explorer Fort Myers Florida 2007 Explorer Eddie Bauer Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 343 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Yea i would have liked it to be thicker but i only have 3 inches in height and around 12inches wide. That and i dont wanna rice it up with a big fat exhaust pipe that serves no purpose. Im thinking about adding two more just to fill up the gap. If anyone has any other tips that would look good or better send a link my way. I mean i only paid 10$ for both tips. so not that hard. Sound wise.... a little confused actually. I thought removing a resonator should make it a little louder? Well assuming anyways. But its not louder. Maybe a lower tone.

07-18-2011, 07:13 PM	#7
jupiterak Wannabe Elite Explorer 2006 Explorer EB V8 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 386 Vehicle Specs	I think adding some rectangular backup lights would fill the gap nicely.

07-18-2011, 07:24 PM	#8
renzAy34134 Wannabe Elite Explorer Fort Myers Florida 2007 Explorer Eddie Bauer Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 343 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	hmmm. thats not a bad idea either. I would have to waterproof it though just incase i run through some water/mud etc... any ideas of waterproofing?