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Downpipe Install tips??

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Those of you that have installed new downpipes, do you have any tips, tricks or advice for a shade tree mechanic?
 

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1...it sucks
2...it sucks
3...driver side is easy
4...passenger side sucks
5...cut the bands and wiggle the heat shield until the tack weld on top out of sight breaks, remove the heat shield then you can see the bolts
6...that sucks
7...bad
8...no way in hell I’d try it on jackstands
9...why?
10...because it sucks
 

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UNBROKEN said:
1...it sucks
2...it sucks
3...driver side is easy
4...passenger side sucks
5...cut the bands and wiggle the heat shield until the tack weld on top out of sight breaks, remove the heat shield then you can see the bolts
6...that sucks
7...bad
8...no way in hell I’d try it on jackstands
9...why?
10...because it sucks
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UNBROKEN said:
1...it sucks
2...it sucks
3...driver side is easy
4...passenger side sucks
5...cut the bands and wiggle the heat shield until the tack weld on top out of sight breaks, remove the heat shield then you can see the bolts
6...that sucks
7...bad
8...no way in hell I’d try it on jackstands
9...why?
10...because it sucks
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Well that Sucks!!

Thanks!
 

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They actually BLOW !! :p
 

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My guy called his friend that works at Ford and they told him to unscrew a few bolts and actually drop the transmission a few inches and it’s way easier to access. He did it that way and said it wasn’t too bad. I have no idea what I’m talking about so I can ask for more details :)
 

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UNBROKEN said:
1...it sucks
2...it sucks
3...driver side is easy
4...passenger side sucks
5...cut the bands and wiggle the heat shield until the tack weld on top out of sight breaks, remove the heat shield then you can see the bolts
6...that sucks
7...bad
8...no way in hell I’d try it on jackstands
9...why?
10...because it sucks
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Well after this^^^
I couldn't stand that (only) chrome staring at me. Sorta like the dealer sticker.

So I had some high heat black paint......

Wiped the tips down with alcohol, sprayed them black.
I feel so much more comfortable now.
And, they don't look bad.

Did it to my Ram 5 years ago(5"tips) and still look good.

I get a chance I'll get a pic.

I'm a tightwad. Guess you figured that out:)

Jim
 

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Symetry said:
Well after this^^^
I couldn't stand that (only) chrome staring at me. Sorta like the dealer sticker.

So I had some high heat black paint......

Wiped the tips down with alcohol, sprayed them black.
I feel so much more comfortable now.
And, they don't look bad.

Did it to my Ram 5 years ago(5"tips) and still look good.

I get a chance I'll get a pic.

I'm a tightwad. Guess you figured that out:)

Jim
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Hey Jim, the posters above are referring to removal/replacement of the downpipes. These are the section of the exhaust system which contain the catalytic converters and are in between the turbos and the mid mounted muffler. THOSE are a huge PITA to replace/remove. you are referring to the exhaust tips--yes, those being chrome was a stupid choice on a vehicle that has "blacked out" other elements. please let us know how the high temp paint holds up over the top of the chrome plating though--that would be a good experiment.
 

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Ok, gotcha.

But as long as I'm in here.
Here is what the heat paint looks like.
No more blinding chrome ;)

IMG_20210114_144933720.jpg IMG_20210114_144924397_HDR.jpg IMG_20210114_144951661_HDR.jpg

Jim
 

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Kruppa said:
My guy called his friend that works at Ford and they told him to unscrew a few bolts and actually drop the transmission a few inches and it’s way easier to access. He did it that way and said it wasn’t too bad. I have no idea what I’m talking about so I can ask for more details :)
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We did this and it was easier
 

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