2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission to stack or not to stack, that is the question

[Kissfan113]

I am seriously considering a set of 5 inch miter cut stacks for my 02, what do i need, where is the best place to buy them, how much should i expect to pay, are they a good idea, i like the way they look, but are they a liability (paint damage, burns to self and others, other problems), are they hard to maintain and keep looking good, any and all help/suggestions are greatly appreciated

Thanks

Kevin

 

[Kissfan113]

also how much bed space should i expect to lose to them. I have an under rail tool box, but still want the bed to be functional.

 

[tURBOdIEZEl]

kevin... . you can shoot TDR member "LSFarm" a PM, he sells stack kits... TDC member "DLeohnard" purchased a stack kit from him last fall brawl and i have heard nothing but good things about it from him. also, check TDR member "Oasis-3" readers rigs, he has his stacks parts list posted online, that will give you part numbers and a good idea how much your looking to spend if you dont want to purchase a "kit" type deal.

JUST GET THE STACKS ALREADY KEVIN!!!! :-laf once your stacked, you'll never go back! aint nothing better then listening to your turbo sing to ya! i have minimual soot issues after a rain storm, although i drilled really small holes to help drain some of the water out of my "y" pipe.

i dont have problems keeping my stacks clean, i use mothers chrome polish everytime i clean the truck up (yes i know i clean my truck like everyother day. #@$%! )

 

[tmilam]

Kevin, I got my complete 5" kit from www.chromedepot.com $400. 00 delivered. The company makes kits for the big rigs, started using the same process and technology (sp) to make pick-up kits. The use 4" flex under the bed, then a 5" "Y" in the bed to the 5" stacks in either straight, turn-out or 45's. Puts the top of the stack just above the top of the cab. If you are interested e-mail me at -- email address removed -- and I will try to get some pics of mine. Tom

 

[tURBOdIEZEl]

i forgot about thechromedepot... . a buddy of mine got a PAIR of 36"x5" bullhaulers for 86 bucks... . #@$%!

 

[tmilam]

You can also ask about blems. My turn-out blems were almost half the price of new.

 

[RKraft]

Kevin



I have the cross over pipe from chromedepot nice product good craftmanship. I love my stacks, I was in the same boat. Could not decide if I should or should not. I love being stacked .



Randy

 

[Kissfan113]

I am working on an idea where i part it together from iowa80.com so i can have a solid 5 inch system with no reductions until i get past the flex pipe, then i can work it down to the factory size pipe i have now, that should leave me plenty of room for any and all future upgrades to the exhaust system on the truck.

 

[Kissfan113]

ok, nevermind the iowa80 idea, way outta my budget to piece a set together. man oh man

 

[Kissfan113]

ok, Turbodiezel, you will be happy, I bought my first component, i have a new set of 5" miter cut 36" tall stacks shipping out on monday, as soon as i get the money together i plan to get the y pipe and all other parts needed to hook them up from www.blackclouddiesel.com. I can't wait, if they are as good as you guys say they are i shouldn't be dissapointed.

 

[tmilam]

That was the same type kit that I got from www.chromedepot.com for $400. 50 S&H included. He even threw in a 4"to3" reducer to go from the flex tube to the factory 3" at no extra cost.

 

[Fear This: Cummins!!]

Look at my "Reader's Rigs Gallery" if that is not convincing then You are not Yet ready to be STACKED!!

 

[biggy238]

Fear This,

What kind of clamps did you use to mount to the bed?

 

[Kissfan113]

very convincing, I am on my way to being stacked, i have the chrome, now waiting on the rest to hook up, next paycheck

 

[Kissfan113]

my first parts,

70. 00 for 2 - 5 inch x 36 inch chrome miter cut stacks, the seller has a ton of these it seems like in all lengths http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...&ed=1122077892000&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOTB:US:6

 

[Fear This: Cummins!!]

Unfortunely, I used 5" Peterbilt mounting clamps and they were not tite on the stack. What I did was cut a piece of 4" pipe I had in half and shimmed it tite with that. No one knows but me because it was close to being tight.

 

[tURBOdIEZEl]

Look at my "Reader's Rigs Gallery" if that is not convincing then You are not Yet ready to be STACKED!!

*cough* *cough* wanna trade me stacks? miters for your bull haulers, straight up! :-laf i cant wait to ditch my miters.....

 

[tURBOdIEZEl]

ok, Turbodiezel, you will be happy, I bought my first component, i have a new set of 5" miter cut 36" tall stacks

thats awesome! Oo.

 

[Justin1889]

*cough* *cough* wanna trade me stacks? miters for your bull haulers, straight up! :-laf i cant wait to ditch my miters.....

Well ditch your whole stack setup this weekend and get you them bull haulers. Oh and Ill help you take them off and get rid of them.

 

[Justin1889]

Hell Ill even throw in a case of Miller light. :-laf You know you wanna.