Catalytic Converter 2009

[leahcspencer]

My 2009 1500 needs a new catalytic converter. The only one i can find is almost 3500$. HELP! What have you all done to fix this situation? Has anyone used a universal fit?

 

[Moose2]

Are you in area with inspections?

 

[leahcspencer]

im in texas. they do inspect for emissions. i have had a couple of vehicles that i have straight piped...but the newer the vehicle gets, the more sensor problems you have. i dont have a problem getting an inspection sticker on the black market...but if the fix is affordable, ill do it right. the cat that i found cost a lot though...3500$ is ridiculous.

 

[Bigskyroadglide]

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[Jeepwalker]

Does your truck have two on a Y-pipe? Or one? If it's one, you can buy replacements at Napa or ebay all day long for under $200 (price goes up with quality, etc) and have a muffler shop weld in place.

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/EXH93236

Here's a direct-fit replacement for your truck from Napa $490. The State should allow that I would think. But verify:

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/EXH93267

There are a bunch of replacement Y-pipe's with 2 converters on ebay between $400 and $800+ depending on quality, fitment, supplier, etc. Do a search.

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Catalytic Converter (EPA Compliant). Catalytic Converter Body Width. Catalytic Converter Body Length. Catalytic Converter Body Height. Converter Quantity. 4 in / 101.6 mm. 9 in / 228.6 mm. Pipe Connection.

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[Jeepwalker]

Has your truck been using a minor amt of coolant? Do you hear gurgling in your heater core in the morning? Often a failed catalytic converter is a symptom of a larger problem. A minor leaking H/G ...one that leaks slowly ..hardly uses much coolant, can kill a CC. Head Gasket leaks can persist in a small way, sometimes hardly detected, for years before they 'give-out' in a big way.