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what are axle backs?

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Old 09-17-2010, 11:45 AM
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Saw the term in an ad and couldn't find what is was. Anyone mind explaining what they are and do? Thank you
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Old 09-17-2010, 11:53 AM
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A CAT back system is referring to a Catalytic converter system back exhaust like a 99 t 04. But the cats are located in a different spot on the 05 to 09's so most of the exhaust systems are referred to as a axelback which is just that, it's a exhaust system from the rear axel going back, usually including the mufflers or muffler deletes running to the exhaust tips.
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Ok so if a 95 gr doesn't have axle backs that means its missing?
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Old 09-17-2010, 11:57 AM
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Sorry I meant gt. I'm using my phone so I can't edit it
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Not necessarily. A lot of people use the terms interchangably.

Plus there are soo many different type of exhaust setup's and terms it's not even funny.

Are you looking for something specific?
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an "Axleback exhaust" is the exhaust system style used on the 05+

YOU use headers, a mid pipe, and a CATback
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