Dual exhaust questions.

[Joshl418]

I am replacing my factory exhaust due to being rusted out on my 07 1500 5.7 4x4 quad cab. The issue I am running into is on the driver side the exhaust pipe is very close to the rear shock, the spare tire, and right above the rear diff. I’m curious if anyone has any tips on clearance? I believe I can move the pipe closer to the spare and it’ll be about an inch off the shock but I’m not sure about above the rear diff because of the emergency brake lines and such. Also, what do you all prefer as far as straight back dual exit or side angled exit behind the rear tires. Thanks!

 

[Nick@GotExhaust]

What brand exhaust are you installing? Sounds like it may be a flowmaster?

 

[Joshl418]

Yes, it is. Flowmaster 44. Wanted something on the cheaper route. It’s just my work truck.

 

[Daw14]

if you tow I would use a side exit ,as it is much better when using a trailer to keep the fumes away when hooking up. Especially when loading the boat.

 

[Joshl418]

I can’t get both sides to line up. The driver side pipe wants to angle down once I have it between the shock and the spare. And then the passenger wants to come out straight or slightly angled up.

 

[Joshl418]

Is anyone able to post a couple pictures of how both pipes should be routed above the rear axle and between the shock/spare tire?

 

[427invader]

Here are a few pics from my '04 Ram 1500 5.7l hemi. This is all 3" dual exhaust after the cats.The 2nd and 4th pic is the driver side over the axle. The 5th pic is of the driver side from the tailgate.

 

[Joshl418]

Awesome. Thank you.