This page covers the installation of the Gibson side exit aluminized cat-back
exhaust on my Ranger.
| The
stock Ford exhaust pipe. Very plain even though I
polished it. | |
| You start by putting the
rear tires on ramps, remove the spare tire, and unbolt the
system from the catalytic converter (cat) | |
| I've just
figured out that the year old bolts on the cat are rusty
and welded on one end. So, I used some oil and unscrewed
them from the other side (you will understand what I mean
if you look at your own exhaust) | |
| View from the rear shows
that the rear of my XLT has to be lifted, so the exhaust
can clear the rear axle. The Edge doesn't have this
problem, since it has a 2 inch factory lift. | |
| This shot shows the
wheel clearance on the XLT, and demonstrates why you need
to lift the rear to remove the stock exhaust. | |
| Here I'm turning the
stock exhaust to clear the axle. A good idea is to
use some wood and a floor jack to lift the rear bumper
form more clearance. | |
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| I almost have the
exhaust turned and will slide it out the front. I've also
cut my hands on the heat shield. | |
| Here's a good picture of
how to twist the muffler around the rear axle and slide it
out forward. | |
| The
exhaust is out, and you can see the catalytic converter. | |
| Another shot of the factory exhaust.
Notice my nice polish job on the tip. | |
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| Final shot of factory
exhaust to prove that you can remove them without cutting
it apart. | |
| The exhaust
assembles in parts, so you can install it more easily. You
can also twist the tubes for better turns. | |
| Here's the finished
muffler. Too bad the Gibson name faces the wrong way and
the weld seam shows out the right side of the truck. I
guess this muffler was originally designed for a different
vehicle. | |
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| And here's the finished
exhaust with the polished tip. You can adjust the angle
from flat to a downward slant if you wish. | |
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