06-18-2022, 11:23 AM
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Gibson exhaust installation issues
Hi all. Just got a gibson exhaust with the ceramic tips for my v8 4runner. For the life of me I can't get it to line up properly. The over the frame pipe keeps hitting the frame. No matter what I do it does not stop hitting the frame. I removed the hangars, used band clamps, rested a pad under the pipe to keep it positioned while I tighten everything up. Nothing works. Anyone have these issues?
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06-18-2022, 12:18 PM
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I'd call Gibson and let them know, maybe you got a mis-bent pipe somehow.
But on the other hand, some aftermarket exhaust systems do not line up perfectly and "malletizing as necessary" is required!
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06-18-2022, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by inscarguy
Hi all. Just got a gibson exhaust with the ceramic tips for my v8 4runner. For the life of me I can't get it to line up properly. The over the frame pipe keeps hitting the frame. No matter what I do it does not stop hitting the frame. I removed the hangars, used band clamps, rested a pad under the pipe to keep it positioned while I tighten everything up. Nothing works. Anyone have these issues?
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Are you able to post some pics? that could help someone here to help you diagnose the fitment issues
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06-18-2022, 01:29 PM
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I’d recommend reaching out to them. Pipes aren’t always the way they should be out of the box. Dont be afraid to do some custom fitting as well
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07-07-2022, 11:20 AM
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Gibson install
I'm using the dual side exit kit. It was rubbing/vibrating in a few places, but was due to 300k mile mounts. I replaced all the mounts and noises were gone.
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07-07-2022, 06:11 PM
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Sorry for the late reply. Took it to a muffler shop( got screwed on the price ) but i needed it done and it's all set. they readjusted it and welded the 2 piece tailpipe.
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'08 4Runner Limited V8 Shadow Mica: Sport hood, bilstein 6112's, 5160's, b12 coils, Gibson cat back, 4runner XSP rims, Michelin X LT AS 275/55-20
'06 4Runner Limited V8 Salsa Red: bilstein 6112, 5160, Wheeler T12's, 4Runner XP wheels, Michelin AT2 275/55/20, Magnaflow Exhaust,, Powerstop brakes, sport hood
RIP.....'08 4Runner Limited V6: white, bilstein 6112s, 5160s, b12 , powerstop brakes, nav, TRD cat back, 4Runner XP rims, Michelin Defender LTX 275/55-20, sport hood
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