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Installed GT Takeoff Muffler Is this enough Clearance

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Old 04-28-2007, 01:08 PM
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Default Installed GT Takeoff Muffler Is this enough Clearance

Got my GT takeoof muffler on I am a little concerned is this enough clearance around the tail pipe to the bumber?
What do you guys think? Traded my 16" 20,000 mile wheels for GT takeoff Mufflers with 15 miles on them.

Thanks in advance for any input!

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Old 04-28-2007, 01:35 PM
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i would bend it down a bit
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Old 04-28-2007, 01:38 PM
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a little to close to the bumper.
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Old 04-28-2007, 01:38 PM
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You mean bend the actual tail pipe or loosen everyting and try to lower?
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Old 04-28-2007, 01:41 PM
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You might have to bend the hanger(s) slightly.
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Old 04-28-2007, 02:30 PM
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Default RE: Installed GT Takeoff Muffler Is this enough Clearance

How does this look? I just pulled down on the tail pipe and put 2 pieces of 1/2" diameter short pieces of pvc pipe in the rubber grommet top openings on the hanger, seem to be in there nice and solid I do not think they will come out.
I now have about 1/2" of clearance to the bumber.

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Old 04-28-2007, 02:42 PM
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Default RE: Installed GT Takeoff Muffler Is this enough Clearance

That looks good now. that is about how much clearance my gt take off muffler has. No problems.
After a about 1000 miles it will get a little louder and a little deaper sounding. I like the way mine sounds.
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it's perfect now.
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Old 04-28-2007, 03:06 PM
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I have some GT takeoffs available (one or both) if anyone is interested:




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Old 04-28-2007, 05:44 PM
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Default RE: Installed GT Takeoff Muffler Is this enough Clearance

I'd like to adjust mine, too. My tip is the correct height, but off to one side. I'm not sure if I should try to bend it with a baseball bat, or mess with the hangers, or just take it in to a shop. A shop might only charge me a few bones, like maybe $20 cash. I'll see.
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