Jardine 4inch ?

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Just got my system, but haven't put it on yet. Looks like the tail pipe has a funny angle. For those of you who have already installed it, where does it exit and how does it look? Looks like it isn't angled enough!

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99'2500 SLT QC LB 4x4
white/agate, 5spd, trailer, camper, 3. 55LSD, 241HD, cab lights, 3500 tailgate lights, mopar mud flaps, luverne SS nerfs, diamond plate rails, Weatherguard box, etc...

 

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Asking myself the same question. Just got mine today too. Maybe someone has a picture of the installed exhaust.

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Bill R
94 2500 SLT,4X4,5 Speed,3. 54 LSD... . Still looks brand new... .

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I got mine today and it is mostly installed, the tailpipe exits almost to the bumper. It may need to be shortened a little.

I am having trouble getting the bolts in the exhaust brake bake in ant the head pipe tightened up.

One suggestion I have is to take a file to the ends of the pipes. Mine had a few burrs that made it hard to get together.

Larry

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Ram Rod
'01 3500 white quad cab sport 4x4 ETH DEE SLT+ 4:10s posi Pac brake tow/camper pkg.
35' holiday rambler 5th wheel

 

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Installed mine last thurs/fri. Had to rework the last two brackets to be dead on to the stock hangars. And yep, the tailpipe does exit more toward the rear bumper, but I kinda like it. When adding the new stainless tip, will cut it back as required so it looks neat and clean. As an old pipefitter, I hate sloppy looking pipe. The muffler is ok for me, not too loud, but it talks! #ad
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PS--guess I need to modify my sig--

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2001 QC Dually SLT+ 354 AUTO--all options except snow plow. Ordered 1-6-00, at dealers 3-6-00. When can I start BOMBing?

 

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I too am concerned where it exits out. I am planning on ordering one in the next day or so. I like to come out with about a 45 degree angle somewhere between the stock location and the very rear corner. I wonder how easy it would be to bend the jardine just a little bit and cut it off for a good looking tip?

 

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rmk--That's about where it comes out at, between the stock location and the rear bumper, at prox 45 degrees. Unless you're Atilla the Hun, or have a 4" bender, you"ll play h%$# bending the pipe without making it real, real ugly. I would mount it 1st, and if you don't like it, find a local muff shop with a 4" bender and have it tweaked. Don't use heat and "wrinkle" bend it, you'll ruin the finish. Good luck--Ron

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2001 QC Dually SLT+ 354 AUTO--all options except snow plow. Ordered 1-6-00, at dealers 3-6-00. When can I start BOMBing?

 

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I had Mine put in today. .

WHAT A DISASTER!!!!!
I THINK I MAY HAVE MADE A HUGE MISTAKE!!!

I have a friend who owns a muffler shop and I helped him install the kit...

I'll go over the major problem areas:

1)The down pipe from the turbo has a flange bracket on it that has 2 holes through it that allow the bolts to pass through and screw into the turbo elbow.
Mine was mis-stamped and we needed to open the holes in order to allow the bolt to enter the elbow squarely.
This procedure also required 3 men to do.
one up top to align the bracket and hold the bolts. . one with a loooong socket wrench and one to hold the pipe up.

2) My pipes were cut to the wrong length.
a call to jardine confirmed that I ordered the correct version. . but they cut the pipes too short.
To correct this the tailpipe section was used as a "filler" to make up the differance.
jardine is sending a new tailpipe and clamp but for now the exhaust ends after it comes over the axle.

3) NOT A SINGLE HANGER FIT PROPERLY...
Were talking WAY OFF HERE. . every one either required. . lots of bending or ended up in the garbage and custom hangers were welded up by my friend.

4) And last but not least. . the thing that HURTS the most... .
IT SOUNDS TERRIBLE!!!!!
It has a HISS... HISS... HISS... HISS sound that sounds EXACTLY LIKE A LEAK... . HOWEVER THE SOUND COMES RIGHT OUT THE END OF THE PIPE...
I believe this is a result of the "Glasspack" design of the muffler.

As I said, the system is on... the stock one is in pieces... I have to got to work tomorrow... there is no tailpipe. . the last set of hangers will need to be custom made and welded on when the tailpipe comes in... and I'm sitting here TOTALLY DEPRESSED... I FEEL LIKE I JUST RUINED MY TRUCK...

I Blew all the money I had available to me as "Disposable income" on this system, and I'm SERIOUSLY TRYING TO FIGUIRE OUT A WAY TO PAY FOR A JRE SYSTEM TO REPLACE THIS THING WITH!!!!


I AM TOTALLY SERIOUS HERE... . I NEED HELP!!!!!

Larry




[This message has been edited by Larry Quinn (edited 05-10-2000). ]

 

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Sorry to hear of your troubles. I was holding off on the install because I was a little unsure of the quality. Now I don't know what to do. What do you guys think? Should I keep it or get something else?

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99'2500 SLT QC LB 4x4
white/agate, 5spd, trailer, camper, 3. 55LSD, 241HD, cab lights, 3500 tailgate lights, mopar mud flaps, luverne SS nerfs, diamond plate rails, Weatherguard box, etc...

 

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Larry, Sorry to hear about the install, but don't let it get you down to much. You will soon have this resolved and it will just be a slightly expensive memory. I have had my share of expensive fun, or should I say learning. I think about the education I've bought myself and figure it's all even in the end. I will say one thing from experience, you can't go wrong when dealing with JRE. They have great customer service and high quality products. Good Luck

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97 SLT 2500, 5sp, 3:54, 285/16, US Gear Overdrive, HX40-16cm, 370 injectors, #10 plate, full 4" exhaust

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