The muffler is huge - you could do it by cutting the tailpipe from the muffler, or maybe by removing the tire and shock absorber - how 'bout jacking the project up, using the ramps under two of the wheels instead of the jack-stands?

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'05 CRD Limited
Pricol EGT, Boost
GDE Hot '11; EDGE Trail switched
SEGR; Provent; Magnaflow;
Suncoast T\C, Transgo Tow'n'Go switch;
Cummins LP module, Fleetguard filter, Filterminder
2.5" Daystar f, OME r; Ranchos; K80767's, Al's lifted uppers
Rubicons, 2.55 Goodyears
Four in a row really makes it go

I got the Magnaflow 15870 cat-back system installed today! I jacked up the passenger side by the frame rail to get the rear suspension to droop (and stuffed a jackstand in there for safety, of course). However, I wasn't able to get the rear suspension to full droop, and there wasn't enough freedom to get the stock exhaust out in one piece. The sawzall handily solved that problem, and the new exhaust went on just as easily as the factory exhaust came off thanks to also being in two pieces. I was sure to use anti-seize on the four threaded connections as good preventative medicine. The rear tip is pressed up against the rear plastic a bit, but I'll play with it later if it bothers me enough.

My wife took the CRD for a spin and said it's more responsive from a stop, and required less go-pedal effort to go up hills (particularly when trying to maintain lockup up a hill). She likes the sound, says it's not really louder but more like the factory exhaust "went through puberty" (her words!). Money well spent.

- Chris

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Used to own:
2006 CRD Sport
Suncoast TC, Transgo shift kit, Inmotion, ORM, EHM, Magnaflow SS exhaust, Fumoto valve, EVIC added, Hensley TruControl brake controller, Pirelli Scorpion ATR LR-D in spring/summer/fall, FIA winter front and Blizzaks in winter

must have went up since then, it's $427 now

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2005 Liberty Limited CRD EHM & ORM Magnaflow stainless exhaust

GONE 2007 Dodge Ram Mega Laramie Dually

Hi STATELINE, that's a bummer. I wonder if you contacted him and asked if he would do a special deal for Lost KJ forum members, if he'd cut you a break? He was a very nice guy when I dealt with him for my system.

- Chris

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Used to own:
2006 CRD Sport
Suncoast TC, Transgo shift kit, Inmotion, ORM, EHM, Magnaflow SS exhaust, Fumoto valve, EVIC added, Hensley TruControl brake controller, Pirelli Scorpion ATR LR-D in spring/summer/fall, FIA winter front and Blizzaks in winter

just bought mine here http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 0232459155

offered $375 shipped & they accepted

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2005 Liberty Limited CRD EHM & ORM Magnaflow stainless exhaust

GONE 2007 Dodge Ram Mega Laramie Dually

How were they to deal with? Is it an offbrand or factory second?

email them about the item, said it is Magnaflow part #15870, didn't ask if it was a factory second, but they said brand new in package

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2005 Liberty Limited CRD EHM & ORM Magnaflow stainless exhaust

GONE 2007 Dodge Ram Mega Laramie Dually

I'll have to do that. It says they can't advertise the brand due to price. So is that what you got was the SS Magnaflow?

I put on a Dynomax Kit And I See No Diffrence In The Cabin. I Was Worried Myself But It's Nice For The Price.

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2002 Ram Cummins H.O. 6 Sp (275 Injectors, Edge Chip, Dynomax 4in. Exh)
2005 Liberty CRD ( SEGR, Pro Vent, Dynomax Catback, )
70 Buick GS350
72 Buick GS455 Stroked And Bored To 500 Ci. TH400 Switch Pitch
69 Buick Electra 455 TH400 Switch Pitch
65 Chevy K-10 4X4 292 Six In A Row
70 Kaiser/Jeep M35A2 (Deuce And A Half)

I bought the Dynomax kit from Summit Racing for $235 http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=WLK%2D19392&N=700+4294806411+115&autoview=sku since they're 3 miles from here. Installed in about... 20 minutes. The gains were not so much in the "butt dyno" as that the engine runs a LOT smoother, and when you let off the petrol, it coasts much more freely. I picked up an immediate 1.2 mpg gain and a slightly better sound... After an 1800 mile highway trip, the tone is MUCH improved and I'm quite pleased with it.

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2006 CRD - RIP
2005 CRD, 2" Lift, Positraction upgrade, Lots of tinkering and cussing.

haven't got it yet, tracking says it will be here tomorrow , I'll let you know

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2005 Liberty Limited CRD EHM & ORM Magnaflow stainless exhaust

GONE 2007 Dodge Ram Mega Laramie Dually

got the Magnaflow Friday, installed it yesterday morning it's just what I wanted, just ever so slightly louder than stock, I also made sure my cat was clean (by driving a bar thru it making sure it wasn't clogged ) no drone or anything, seems as though I can hear the turbo spooling more now. very, very easy installation, I'll report back if it makes any diff. in mpg, I'm willing to guess .5-1 mpg better, we'll see.

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2005 Liberty Limited CRD EHM & ORM Magnaflow stainless exhaust

GONE 2007 Dodge Ram Mega Laramie Dually

I take it the install went well, sounds like it worked out well. They sent me an email saying they are new magnaflows however magnaflow is having a hard time keeping up with demand and they are backordered for a while

Maybe in the mean time I should check and see if the cat is clean.

Magnaflow arrived and the install went well. I had the tank out to do the lift pump arm fix and figured since things were going well I'd tackle that at the same time. Was able to unwind the factory unit out w/o cutting and get everything bolted back into place. It doesn't appear the 3.7l exhaust is a perfect match to the factory but it installed easily and seems to work well without interference. Exhaust sounds great and can't tell the difference in the cab. Thanks for the tip!