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Jayzuki

Secure tailpipe and muffler
« on: January 10, 2006, 01:39:18 AM »
One of the first things I will put on my new machine [ besides a header ] will be a Calmini rear bumper. Anyway with my last JX [ STOCK ] I damaged the rear tailpipe and melted the rear bumber a bit within the first week of owning the thing. I was forced to turn around in a tight trail and must have brushed up against the bush causing enough pressure to bend the pipe. I later took the Sidekick to my local exhaust shop and had them inspect it [ free of course ]. The problem involved the muffler and it not being tacked right causing it to move around easily. They fixed it up at no cost and I hadnt bent anything. We also noticed that the rear bumper was melted a bit where the tail pipe exits. I would guess this is a common thing with these. I would like to know what setup to I should use after I install the Calmini rear twin tube. I ran a search but that didnt come up with much but I am sure there's alot of people running this bumper. I am thinking there's really only one style of tail pipe?

Anyhelp is good

THANKS
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Jayzuki

Re: Secure tailpipe and muffler
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2006, 06:06:47 PM »
What I am really looking for is a setup that stays clear of trail obstacles and stuff. I had a 1989 Mazda B2600i 4X4 TRUCK that had an excellent tailpipe setup stock. There must be a different way to run the tailpipe after I install the Calmini rear bumper.

ANYHELP IS GOOD

THANKS
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Re: Secure tailpipe and muffler
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2006, 08:04:51 PM »
this is what i did with mine -

derek



i'm not familiar with the calmini bumper and how far it hangs down but it should work and now i dont hit the tailpipe
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Jayzuki

Re: Secure tailpipe and muffler
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2006, 08:33:41 PM »
Yeh thats pretty sweet

Thanks
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Re: Secure tailpipe and muffler
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2006, 07:56:39 PM »
Or this with the Calmini Bumper
Does this help any?
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Jayzuki

Re: Secure tailpipe and muffler
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2006, 09:51:31 PM »
Yes, thats pro. Really nice and must stay clear of everything! How old is your Calmini bumber?


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Re: Secure tailpipe and muffler
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2006, 10:43:05 PM »
About 1 1/2 years old.
that pic was with the right front tire up on a tree stump.
With 32'inc tires.
Ya. It does look like it rubs but it doesn't really.
And
B-4 I ditched the front sway bar.
much better flex since then. ;D
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Jayzuki

Re: Secure tailpipe and muffler
« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2006, 05:18:00 PM »
Thats cool, your bumper is the double tube version right?
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Re: Secure tailpipe and muffler
« Reply #8 on: January 12, 2006, 06:12:40 PM »
I just noticed a few days ago, that the 2dr and 4dr rear bumper covers are diffrent.  The 4dr does not have a hole in it (or indentation) like the 2dr.  I wonder why they are diffreng.  When I got my zuk, my tail pipe was rusted out at the last bend, and promptly broke off the first time I went over a "bump".   ::)  After seeing Hotrod's rear calmini bumper, I think I like it.  Calmini should have a good close up of their products.  I am not quite sold on the tubes on the Shrockworks front bumper, and he has yet to return my email on the price of that and the sliders. (Oops, got off the exaust subject)
Jeff
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Re: Secure tailpipe and muffler
« Reply #9 on: January 12, 2006, 08:16:40 PM »
Quote from: Jayzuki on January 12, 2006, 05:18:00 PM
Thats cool, your bumper is the double tube version right?
Nope, The Calmini Swing out ;D
Too bad they don't make it fit the 4dr :-[
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Re: Secure tailpipe and muffler
« Reply #10 on: January 12, 2006, 08:31:24 PM »
Quote from: HotRod on January 12, 2006, 08:16:40 PM
Too bad they don't make it fit the 4dr :-[

And why cant it? can it be fabbed to?
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Re: Secure tailpipe and muffler
« Reply #11 on: January 12, 2006, 10:20:37 PM »
Quote from: echojeff on January 12, 2006, 08:31:24 PM
Quote from: HotRod on January 12, 2006, 08:16:40 PM
Too bad they don't make it fit the 4dr :-[

And why cant it? can it be fabbed to?
I'm sure it could, just not what they're up to doing.

I'm sure they could sell it, like their 2d RockSliders (only for the 2drs)
"Not enough interest", They said. "Don't know tell you try" What I said.
(Build it and they will come)

I thought about taking it off the  2dr and fabbing some mounts but then
what would I use on the 2dr?
It's not a cheap bumper but a good one.
Still in the back of my mind tho. ;)
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