itsmike177

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Hello,

I was following behind my 2006 IS350, driven by someone else, and noticed that the exhaust/mufflers were bouncing REALLY badly on even mildly bumpy roads (expansion joints on freeway.)

Was able to duplicate this "bounce" when the IS was parked just by "dribbling" the exhausts up and down like a basketball.

I noticed that the exhaust is held up by a total of 4 rubber exhaust hangars. 1 on each muffler, 2 on the "center exhaust pipe." Inquired with the dealer about new rubber exhaust hangars and to replace all 4 were $200 or so just in parts. Since the design is the same, and the issue will just come back even after replacing, decided not to purchase.

Does anyone have any fixes or recommendations on "stiffer" exhaust hangars for at 2006 IS350?

Thanks for anyone's input...

sandwiches

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I'd say, better to have some wiggly mufflers than damage at the headers.

cleethree

check out the tail lights, they're nicer to look at.

iSuxeL

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I would highly recommend polyurethane exhaust bushings/hangers.

acefalcon2

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ermms try zip ties 1st... i have no problems with my Lex HKS

itsmike177

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Anyone recommendations on what type/brand/model of polyurethane hangars? Thanks

suicidesam

wtf?!?!? care to explain??

itsmike177 i'll take a picture of what i did tomorrow evening

Phil888

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I thought it was common for the exhaust to bounce like that on our X50? Every IS I seen on the freeway bounces crazy, aftermarket and stock exhaust!!

mvlbr

Take it to a muffler shop and see how much they charge for the hangers.

IS-SV

If it's not damaged, leave it alone.

600rr05

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+1 never thought of it as being a problem.

DaveGS4

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(assuming you haven't put aftermarket exhaust on your IS) I'd personally attempt to pursue under warranty or ask about some goodwill replacement.

Your OEM exhaust shouldn't be dropping loose after two years. I suspect the constant bouncing will eventually strain the remaining hangers and make the problem worse.

iSuxeL

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Any brand is usually good, its not like its the bushings in the motor mount. If not you can take a heavy duty clamp.

itsmike177

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Hello,

Just wondering if you have the pictures on the "self-fix?" Thanks!

suicidesam

sorry i took so long...