SunburstSahara
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11/1 11:29a
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Well Ive decided on my next modification for my Wrangler. Im going to add a Magnaflow Muffler. I asked the dealership and they said as long as I keep it factory from the cat up to the engine it wont void any warranty, so Im going to take measurements and see if I can mount the muffler somewhere kind of under the drivers seat area. Then just replace the factory muffler with pipe to keep all the stock hangers and such. I dont have welder access so I have to find ways of doing stuff like this without one. Ill put up pics and video once I get the muffler and everything ready.
Also, trying to figure out what size pipe is on there factory. Anybody know? Im guessing 2.5" or 2.25"????????????
---Eric
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DorkChop 
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11/2 8:44a
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Why not get a complete kit from magnaflow? wouldn`t it already come with the exhaust to bolt it all in?
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TJ Wrangler
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11/2 4:45p
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Just look at the cat back kits, They are normally made to hang in the stock hangers, no welding involved.
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SunburstSahara
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11/3 8:45a
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well i might do that if they wernt over $500.....
$60 for the muffler Im getting and maybee $20 for the other pieces.
Ill post pics and maybee a vid when I get everything ready.
---Eric
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jmlb32
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11/3 8:04p
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i know you said you can do it yourself for about 80 or 90 bucks but i made friends with a shop while shoping around so i was wondering do you have a custom exhust shop near you my buddy`s shop bends them up cat back with a flowmaster for around 250 to 325 installed (dual exhaust is more work) and i know about 20 jeeps that he has done so if you have one down your way i bet if you look into it you maybe suprised and remember if the guy is reputable he will stand behind his work kinda like a warranty i know my buddy crushed his tailpipe pretty good one time offroad and the shop cut and welded a new one on for 20 bucks while he waited (about 30min) so i would way out the pro . and cons . it doesnt hurt to call around or stop in and say hi and see ! remember if you and a couple of your friends want custom exhaust talk to the guy maybe you can get a group discount again it doesnt hurt to ask all they can say is no discount ... i know 4 guys got thiers done for around 175 a peice wish i had gotten in on that deal lol .....
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SunburstSahara
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11/3 9:25p
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unfortunately there arent any shops around here. 2 general mechanic shops but they are outrageous on exhaust prices for some reason, guess cuz they dont like doing it and they dont do very good work either.
Plus I like doing it myself, whatever method I have to use, and it gives me and my buddies stuff to do on the weekends. 
I appreciate the comments/suggestions and such thou.
---Eric
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Barnestormer
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11/4 3:15p
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Plus I like doing it myself, whatever method I have to use, and it gives me and my buddies stuff to do on the weekends.
Sounds like a `true` Jeeper to me.
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TJ Wrangler
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11/4 3:22p
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I agree with the do it yourself attitude. I don`t like to take mine anywhere, unless it is to a friends house for some Modifing.
Just have fun with it.
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SunburstSahara
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11/11 8:10p
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ha ha, no doubt Ill have some fun with it. Im still waiting on my muffler to get here. Apparently, the place I bought it from didnt have it in their warehouse so its coming direct from Magnaflow. I hope it gets here so I can install it this weekend.
---Eric
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SunburstSahara
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11/17 11:07a
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I finally got my muffler yesterday and went to the parts store, got everything I needed and did the install. It got dark on me by the time I finished so I had to wait till today to get a video. I cut in a 4" round magnaflow muffler under the drivers seat area. I reused the bent piece of pipe that went over the axle as well as the hanger it was in. Then I added a 90* bend to point the pipe to the passenger side. A piece of straight pipe got it over there and then another 90* bend pointed it out the back and then a crome tip finished it off. Here is the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm8BK7IR-hI
---Eric
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budlight
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11/18 4:42p
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Sounds good make shure any of the clamps will not poke a hole in any thing if hit up when off roading.
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