Stock downpipe installation.

[StuckinCincy]

Hey Guys,

I need help reinstalling the stock downpipe. I have jacked the truck up about two feet, pulled the trans crossmember and inner fender but still can't seem to snake it back in. Is there a special trick or am I going to have to jack up the passenger side of the engine a little?

Thanks

Craig

 

[ZavzTy547]

Re: Stock downpipe installation.

Hey Guys,

I need help reinstalling the stock downpipe. I have jacked the truck up about two feet, pulled the trans crossmember and inner fender but still can't seem to snake it back in. Is there a special trick or am I going to have to jack up the passenger side of the engine a little?

Thanks

Craig

Yes, theirs a trick
With the car Jacked up-hood up of course, you'll need to guide the dp in from the front of the passenger side of the engine bay....


Putting the tranny crossmember back on is going to be a PITA as well...

 

[SY2932]

Re: Stock downpipe installation.

I removed mine without removing the transmission cross member. Having a helper to wrestle it from above would help since you won't be able to see clearly from under the truck.

 

[NJ93TY]

Re: Stock downpipe installation.

I did mine on the ground and I did not remove my trans x-member, it was a big PITA, I would imagine its the same as wrestling a fat chick.