Gibson exhaust install?

I know a few guys here have it, just wondering how tough of an install it is? I have all the tools but am disabled now and my hands don't last as long as they used to. Hopefully I can get it done in the driveway cause I can't see paying someone to bolt parts on....

Any ideas / shortcuts would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Mike

Hi Mike..

As you know, I did the Gibson system..It took about an hour and a half to two hours total...I had to jack up the right rear corner of the body to let the axle hang, to finagle the original stock system out over the top of the axle, in one piece..Once I was past that, it was a snap to install the Gibson..Use WD-40 on all the hanger rubbers to ease them off and on..That's where the use of your hands could become critical...Good luck mate.

PS; I would wrap a heavy towel or rag around the axle before you try pulling the stock muffler and pipe out the rear..it will save on tearing up the brake lines and stuff on top of the axle.

thanks dennis. Hopefully will get it on in two weeks or so. I'll post pics when I'm done.

thanks again

Mike

My pleasure Mike..lemme know if you need any extra help..

BTW..I painted all the U-bolts with high temp Rustoleum silver paint, to keep them from rusting.

well, you could always come to NJ and put it on for me

LOL..I sure wish I could..I'd love to give you a hand with it.

when you say you painted teh u bolts, do you mean the exhaust clamps? or hanger bolts?

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ORIGINAL: importkiller

when you say you painted teh u bolts, do you mean the exhaust clamps? or hanger bolts?

Yes, the Muffler clamps..
Have a look here

10-4 good idea, I always just let them rust solid then lay on my back cursing them when I can't get em back off...lol

Dennis, are those water spots on your axle housing?

Your undercarraige is so clean, it almost makes me sick looking at it. I mean, do you even drive that thing?

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ORIGINAL: Linus Gump

Dennis, are those water spots on your axle housing?

Your undercarraige is so clean, it almost makes me sick looking at it. I mean, do you even drive that thing?

I'm affraid you caught me...This picture was taken just before I washed the undercarriage..I now use the HUMMER SOLUTION'S undercarriage spray and shine stuff...

How is this exhaust? Did you notice any power gains? Is it fully stainless or aluminized?

I think it's great, sounds great, looks great..I can tell a response improvemnet was gained and with an Intake system there was a combined improvement..I got the aluminized model...The polished stainless was too pretty to hide underneath for the extra money.

could you tell me the part # to order that system? and does it come with the dual exhuast tips?
thanks brandon

I'll do better than that, I'll direct you to this THREAD..Everything you want to know is in this