Here are a few pictures of my SIDO Magnaflow installation. Do you guys think I need to adjust my tips? I've been debating whether I need to move them further in beneath the truck.

 

It looks nice having the mufflers like that, but I think you might bend one of your mufflers one day if you jump off from your truck bed, or somebody might try to use the mufflers as a step to go up, even if you back up to a little hill those could get stock in the dirt. I would move then beneath the truck, it's safer, and they will still look real cool.

 

I would push them just a tiny bit. And question, did you put on the system yourself or did you have some one do it? Also, did the pipes get welded or bolted on? Thanks, I am getting the same system and wondering if it can be done by me or some one more professional.

 

They look good to me. If you do move them, keep the space between the tips and the bumper so you can get between and keep them clean.

 

I installed the system myself. It was not easy -- it took a lot of time to adjust and maneuver the pipes around so they fit and looked just right. You will also need to make sure you have a good floor jack and a decent set of jack stands, so you can get the truck high enough in the air that the back suspension hangs free. (Unless you just want to cut the factory system off in pieces -- I kept mine whole in case I ever want to install it again!)

I think the job would go much quicker and easier the second time around, now that I know exactly what to do!

I did not weld the connections -- in fact I checked with several local shops and none of them could weld stainless steel. I used the band clamps that Magnaflow supplied with the kit, but intend to replace all of them with new stainless steel band clamps from NAPA. I had to use a couple of these NAPA clamps to replace Magnaflow clamps that were damaged during the install (twisted the heads off the bolts -- you cannot torque the Magnaflow clamps to the recommended 65 foot pounds!) and found them to be of a far superior quality.

Here is a photo of one of the NAPA clamps after installation -- they look sweet!




Also, check another one of my threads in this forum for some tips on how to remove the factory exhaust system, and my photo gallery for some more shots of the Magnaflow installation!

 

not bad but i would move them in so there flush with the back of the bumper. by the look of your pictures it would only be a couple of inches or so. it's your truck and your call if you like it like that then leave it.

 

I think it looks about right. Here is a shot of My Magnaflow 15749.

 

...I would move the tips in until its top edge is flush with the bottom edge of the bumper. Looks alot cleaner, and can prevent vandals from stepping on them.

 

I'd push them in a little bit, just till they are flush with the bumper. I didn't want mine catching on anything, or have them used as steps. Here's what it would look like:





I also installed the system myself and had the same problem with the Magnaflow clamp, but only the 3" one for in front of the muffler. The bolt ran out of threads before the clamp was tight and I rounded the head getting it off. I replaced it with a wide band clamp like yours. The others worked fine. I don't plan on having my pipes welded either.

 

Although I have a welded flowmaster system, I have to say from personal experience, move them in! I backed my truck into a parking spot by a hill at a ball game (use the truck as a nice place to set up the chairs ) and got a bit too close trying to get the nose out of the traffic lane. Buried my 3" tips in the embankment, this caused the exhaust hanger to break when I climbed into the bed to set up the chairs. I went for a week with a "bouncing" tip. I am more careful now with the 5"ers But made sure they were not protruding past the lower lip of the bumper. Also, make sure you ahve room to clean them, I don't with the 5" tips uness I pass the cloth over the top and slide it out to the bumper, I cant fit my big hand between the top of the tip and the bottom of the bumper.