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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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Cool Replacing Slip-on Mufflers....
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I ordered a new muffler. Aside from a bracket and two bolts and a clamp are there any tricks or problems I might not be aware of? Is the old muffler going to be a problem to remove? Thanks....
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 04:38 PM
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lots of wd40 might be needed at the slip joint, last time I did that one slipon came off with no issues, other side was lots of WD40 and stiff twisting persuasion..when putting new ones on, make sure area is clean of oil/fingerprints/etc. before firing it up
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 04:57 PM
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might wanna ride it and try pulling it while its hot.. good pair of gloves help here .. Ive pulled mine bunches of times and no problem on either side.. I must be just lucky
 
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great advice from 2 posts above......cannot thik of anything else to add
 
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patience....patience...... patience and a cold beer or two never hurts
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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Buy new clamps,and tighten the heck out of em.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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Why waste good cold beer by pouring it on your muffler?!
 
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Thanks all!! Can't believe the great customer support from CFR mufflers. I damaged it and they said send it back and we'll replace it or fix yours ... told them I was on the road traveling and would have to jerry-rig the muffler to continue... they FedXed one to me at no charge. Unbelievable!! Got the muffler today late. Should be on the road tomorrow. How's that for customer support...
 
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Retorque after you get them hot. I had to tighten mine about 3-4 times before they held their torque.
 
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When installing a muffler I always use anti-sieze compound on the slip joint. This reduces or eliminates rust making it easier to remove later and helps to seal the joint.
 
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