Desert Scruff 0 Posted December 9, 2013 Another question... I just read about a fellow who found he had lost the end of his tail pipe; snapped off at the canister. He rigged up a can to extend the exhause out a little. When he got to his next camp he tried to open his tail gate and it wouldn't budge. The exhaust had gone straight up and melted his plastic taillight, etc. I noticed on my last trip that the tip of my tail pipe was smashed about halfway closed. It was easy to bend it open. I assumed it happened when I dropped off a small ledge. Should I be concerned that what happened to the other fellow might happen to me? Any suggestions on how to avoid that happening? Would shortening the pipe end then routing it to the side solve the problem or create another one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Number7 86 Posted December 10, 2013 Another question... I just read about a fellow who found he had lost the end of his tail pipe; snapped off at the canister. He rigged up a can to extend the exhause out a little. When he got to his next camp he tried to open his tail gate and it wouldn't budge. The exhaust had gone straight up and melted his plastic taillight, etc. I noticed on my last trip that the tip of my tail pipe was smashed about halfway closed. It was easy to bend it open. I assumed it happened when I dropped off a small ledge. Should I be concerned that what happened to the other fellow might happen to me? Any suggestions on how to avoid that happening? Would shortening the pipe end then routing it to the side solve the problem or create another one? Welcome to the smashed exhaust club, cutting the part that extends out under the bumper will help. George:cool: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearhead 378 Posted December 10, 2013 I'm a member..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scramblin_Jim 1 Posted December 10, 2013 me too, but I'm not cutting mine off. Its a badge of honor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samwhite 1 Posted December 10, 2013 Harbor Freight sells a tailpipe expansion tool. Now why do I know this?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottL 173 Posted December 10, 2013 Been there done that. George helped convert mine to "Frankexhaust": Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzJeepChic 2,380 Posted December 10, 2013 me too, but I'm not cutting mine off. Its a badge of honor. Just be sure that the exhaust is not too restricted. Harbor Freight sells a tailpipe expansion tool. Now why do I know this?? Gee, no telling Sam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
91AzXJ 2 Posted December 18, 2013 Also make sure you aren't venting into the passenger compartment. Not fun, ask me how I know this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
