Starting Exhaust project.. Advice??

[4runnerPete]

I have a 2001 T4r 4x4 and just bought a new Flowmaster super 44 and a 90 degree elbow to make a side exit. Has anyone had any luck with stainless steel band clamps, or are U bolt clamps the way to go??

 

[Singtoe]

weld it on. No leaks and will not rattle loose.

 

[Whitson Metalworks]

Only use u-bolts or clamps to get it to the shop to have it welded. Should be cheap. My tip would be to not chop open your thumb with a sawzall, it sucks.

 

[4runnerPete]

Only use u-bolts or clamps to get it to the shop to have it welded. Should be cheap. My tip would be to not chop open your thumb with a sawzall, it sucks.

Haha cant suck as bad as taking the old muffler off with a hacksaw, I have access to an arc welder, however i was trying to avoid welding to keep my options open.. NH has very vague exhaust modification policies

 

[Whitson Metalworks]

Arc weld exhaust tubing? Dont put yourself through that kind of strife lol. If you have to use clamps go for the best band clamps you can get, the u-bolt kind kink the tube and you nearly have to cut it all up to get it back apart.

 

[4runnerPete]

Ok thanks for the advice ill give it a shot today with some band clamps. If we like the sound (we, meaning me and the local law enforcement) then i will probably try to have it welded. I just have too many friends with welding equipment to justify taking it to the shop and paying someone for three welds..