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Old 06-18-11, 08:10 PM
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^ Mine was like that as well - I bent the brace to increase clearance.
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Originally Posted by brociouz
^ Mine was like that as well - I bent the brace to increase clearance.
Does your midpipe bounce? It feels like the hangars are giving it a lot of play or maybe it's the spring bolts I used. When I shake the exhaust, it shakes a lot. Not to mention, I still need to adjust one side so it sits correctly.
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^ There is a fair amount of play, but I never had any problems aligning my exhaust tips so can't comment on that.
Old 06-21-11, 11:21 PM
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I just installed mine today lol
I had the same bouncing issus too...
Wanna know what happen...
Old 06-21-11, 11:37 PM
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Is it also making a noise when you hit dips? I didn;t get to throw it on the lift to see the problem yet. Will probably assess this weekend.
Old 06-22-11, 01:11 AM
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Yea... and i can feel the noise is from the driver side
Old 06-22-11, 06:03 AM
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I didnt have a problem at all after installing mine. Never a bounce, creak or rattle. I also wasnt able to use those spring bolts cause they wouldnt fit the axle back I had. Maybe the extra stiffness connecting those two keeps it from clanging around.
Old 06-22-11, 12:33 PM
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Is it safe to replace the spring bolts with normal bolts? I am running an oem axle back. If it is safe and it solves the issue. I don't have a problem switching over. Anything to fix the rattle. It sounds 10x worse when I reverse quick. It sounds like my exhaust is about to fall off.
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lift the car up and check it out , change the bolts if u need to and see how it is....
Old 06-28-11, 01:21 PM
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I believe I fixed the issue. Replaced the spring bolts with normal bolts. Took it out on a short drive hit some dips and no banging noise.
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