Trouble with Force II install on 96

[pjm]

Has anyone else had trouble getting the tailpipe to fit correctly on a 96 Force II install? I finally bought one because of the great reviews on this site. I've checked and re-checked the part numbers against the instructions and they all match up.
The problems are:
I can't see how to bolt the right rear shock back up with the tail pipe installed, it interferes with the shock
Looks like the hanger welded on the tail pipe is about six inches aft of where it needs to be to use the stock hanger for the stock tailpipe, as it says in the kit
The pipes seem to be too long for the muffler - there's no enough clearance to fit both pipes in the muffler - it's an SUV50.
Any help would be appreciated - I just spent $200 on the kit and another $70 on hardware and rental tools. I really don't want to drive it to a shop now for a custom tailpipe unless I have too...
thanks
:fire:

 

[pjm]

Guess it's just me, I'll either figure it out tomorrow or drive to a shop.

 

[TheJMan]

I had a few problems with my Force II install also. I didn't have any pipe length issues, but I had to take mine to Midas and have them fab up the hangers to make it fit. They charged me for an hour of labor which was $80 but that included welding it all up. I still have problems with the tailpipe hitting the right rear shock, but it isn't too severe. I will admit that the sound is awesome, not unsociable but really mean when you push it hard.

 

[pjm]

Thanks, nice to know I'm not alone here. I'm going to give it one more hour then head to Midas myself, looks like I've got the hangar problem too... Besides, would be good to get it welded up.

 

[pjm]

So, here's what happened - the hangar that came welded on to the tailpipe from Flowmaster was not in the correct place to use the factory tailpipe hangar as the instructions said. Took it to Midas, they fabbed the rear hanger and welded the two muffler connections for about $80.
I like the sound, definitely louder than stock under acceleration but generally close to stock otherwise - just a little disappointed in that this was supposed to be a bolt-on system. Believe the performance is better but I think the computer is still recalibrating - I disconnected the battery cable to make sure it would.
Anyway, again appreciate the feedback. I would buy Flowmaster again, I'll just be more cautious next time.