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Y-pipe Problems

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by DelinquentTaco, Jan 23, 2013.

  1. Jan 23, 2013 at 6:57 AM
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    DelinquentTaco

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    Hello, I have a 2011 TRD OffRoad and I was looking under my truck and noticed that my y-pipe seemed to be flattened where it crosses just behind the front cross member. Has anyone else noticed this? Does anyone know if the Doug Thorley performance y-pipe stays above the cross member?

    Thanks.
     
  2. Jan 23, 2013 at 7:15 AM
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    That is a factory form. Nothing out of the ordinary.

    If you want an aftermarket Y-pipe that is worth the money, hands down get the URD Y-pipe. It is superior. Not an opinion.
     
  3. Jan 23, 2013 at 10:43 AM
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    Will an aftermarket y-pipe stick below the cross member? Will I have to worry about bending it?
     
  4. Jan 23, 2013 at 11:24 AM
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    The URD Y pipe will not. You will only have a problem with it fitting, if you have a 6" lift which uses drop brackets. Because it will lower the front diff, which in turn lowers the front drive shaft. Which would then make them hit.
     
  5. Jan 23, 2013 at 11:36 AM
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    I have 3" in front and 1" in back so it only has a 1/2 inch or 1/4 inch rake. But i do have diff spacers. what about the DT y-pipe?
     
  6. Jan 23, 2013 at 11:44 AM
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    I don't have any experience with the DT Y-pipe on anything really. Sorry.
     

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