Muffler Mistake

[Jon]

RE: gas tank hitting. I think you are just seeing that in the picture angle. They do not appear to be touching when I looked under the vehicle. They are about 2-4 inches apart and I don't see why they would touch even when flexing unless I am not understanding your comment.

-Brian

Got a vid of the sound?

Also the U-joint will hit with the drivers tire stuffed, the evidence of torn metal on the skid doesn't lie. I fixed mine with a BFH.

 

[BrianSD_42]

Thanks Jon, I will look into this and post a pic when I get my truck on dry ground.

RE: SOUND ......


LISTEN FOR YOURSELF:



Steep Hill Climb @ Hollister (25 seconds)
-----> YouTube - Hill Climb 1st Attempt <--------------------------------
YouTube - Hill Climb 1st Attempt

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Short Hill Climb @ Hollister(30 seconds)
-----> YouTube - 01 Hill Climb short but great <---------------------------

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In both these videos I am running a flowmaster w/ Tundra resonance silencer & stock CAT. IMO the Tundra part does nothing to change the sound when you are wheeling, its main purpose is to eliminate highway "drone"

Brian

 

[Jon]

Sounds great, what muffler/cat?

 

[BrianSD_42]

I don't know what flowmaster model; it was the one recommended to me by the shop. I believe I still have the stock CAT.

 

[Jon]

Too bad, the model makes all the difference. I might just go with the cheap-O Thrush Turbo. It sounded really good on my little 91' 22RE.

 

[BrianSD_42]

when made the purchase a few years ago, I talked with two shops about this "Off Road Warehouse" and "The Truck Shop" in San Diego. They both said the same thing: there is really only one flowmaster that they would recommend for the V6 4Runner. So I think if you call around you will find it pretty easily. I know there are "lots" of options, but how many of them are "good options"?

You could also just contact FlowMaster directly and ask them.

:thumb3:

Brian