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How to move muffler can?

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Old 08-20-2008, 07:52 AM
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I'm confronted with a problem with my Rock Hard 4x4 rear bumper with skid, see below...

The muffler is touching the skidplate on the driver side (not the passenger side) and is causing my entire jeep to vibrate when doing low acceleration. Any idea how I can move this out of the way (the muffler)? I can't move the skid as it is attached to the bumper. Pictures would be appreciated!

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Old 08-20-2008, 08:00 AM
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Heat and bend the muffler hanger
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x2! Just heat the hanger with a torch and bend until everything clears.
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What if you don't have a torch and the closest thing you have is a hair dryer?
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Go buy a small propane torch from local hardware store for like 20 bucks. or take it to a muffler shop have them put on a 6" by 18" muffler. You could be real lucky and have a fellow jk'er around you that will have the tools and can help you.
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Would the best bet be to go to a muffler shop and just have them push it up? I don't mind spending $20 to have it done.
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For $20 would could do it yourself and have a new propane torch out of the deal....
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I see "modify" writin all over this deal!
It's new muffler time!
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Originally Posted by southbaydog
I see "modify" writin all over this deal!
It's new muffler time!
But if I get a new muffler, won't the can be somewhere else, then what do i do with my skid!?
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Originally Posted by ranwitscissorz
But if I get a new muffler, won't the can be somewhere else, then what do i do with my skid!?
Put an air tank and/or compressor there.
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