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3A Exhaust Tip

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Tacoguy, Oct 25, 2009.

  1. Oct 25, 2009 at 9:16 PM
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    Tacoguy

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    I just tried intalling a 3a exhaust tip on my tacoma and failed. :eek:

    Every time I tried tightening the screws it would either misalign or just not screw in right. I may have even stripped the screws.

    Has anyone ever installed one of these things. They seem to be a major PITA!
     
  2. Oct 25, 2009 at 9:19 PM
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    never tried it myself butt...:worthless:
     
  3. Oct 26, 2009 at 6:26 AM
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    Ehh....Bolt on tip?? That'll be a piece you work to get aligned and on there...and then some jackhole will steal it the next day.
     
  5. Oct 26, 2009 at 12:32 PM
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    The 3A tip from walmart!?!?! Take that pos back! Trust me I experimented with it already.:eek:
     
  6. Oct 26, 2009 at 8:21 PM
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    Not exactly from walmart, more like Autozone (I work there, or else I wouldn't shop their :D)

    Actually it looks very nice so far, no pics yet, soon though.

    I was finally able to get it on after I went into my bin of random screws and found better ones than what came with it. The ones with it were a POS!
     
  7. Oct 26, 2009 at 8:34 PM
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    Tack weld it.
     
  8. Oct 26, 2009 at 8:40 PM
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    I'm not sure I am up for that. lol

    However I am thinking now that maybe I bought it too big. Like it says its meant for trucks and it expands to 3.5"

    However when I put it on, there is quite a bit of space around it.

    How big is the stock pipe?
     
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