Jeep Exhaust Upgrade Under $100

[@JKGearandGadgets]

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[@as5275]

JK Gear and Gadgets Was your buddy’s ‘07 a 4Dr? My detective work looks like a Dynomax 17263. A little concerned about the “off-road use only” label it has on it. Mine is a 2Dr. I was thinking of installing a small, straight thru, muffler and I’ll delete that rear one and possibly get a muffler shop to build a dual exhaust piping out the rear.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Andrew Karl it was a 2 door as well. And don’t worry about the Offroad use only sticker. It will still pass emissions and be legal, I think they just have to put that since it’s not an OEM exhaust

[@as5275]

JK Gear and Gadgets So far, we don’t have emissions testing, but, we do have state inspections. So, as long as I don’t delete a catalyst, I should be ok. Tomorrow I check pipe diameter and 16”s of straight section.

[@victorramos6088]

Will this fit a 2 door jk

[@xmahou]

for removing exhaust hangers use any lube (wd40, penetrating oil etc.) and a screwdriver, get the screw driver in from the back and lay it on what looks like a penis head, from there use the screwdriver leverage along with some brute force. your welcome :) (if anyone reads this that is)

[@glennshaffer2310]

I used a 45deg and a 24in straight pipe with a tip. It's perfect. Dumps out the left side just passed the couner of the bumper. No drone sound 😊😊😊.

[@johoffman3893]

To keep the drone out of the cab, you should consider a hush-mat or comparable product. We installed on our JK in conjunction with a new exhaust and it helped a lot.

[@linky13111]

You can weld a 45degree elbow facing down and it will help to lower the sounds aswell

[@jodyreedy6630]

To remove the rubber hangers wd40 and lg channel locks comes right off just did my exhaust 2 weeks ago. Put the summit racing dynomax dual tip exhaust 125.00 shipped and i love the sound.

[@EdBlack-]

I used a crow bar. Had the muffler off in about 10min total.

[@wailingalen]

I'm so glad you serendipitously decided to see what it would sound sans muffler lol I was wondering as well mid video

[@MP-sf6sc]

Hey man not sure if anyone commented this or not yet.. For the hanger, I just used some pliers to make a space where the metal goes and sprayed some PB in it for lube. Then with a few tugs and profain words it popped right out.

[@michaeldickerson8470]

I know it is too late but for anyone doing exausht work they have a tool for those rubber hangers. Its so much easier to get the rubber hangers off and if you use it more than once or twice it would be worth it

[@fogstain]

I got the pypes setup. It's loud too though.

[@chrissullivan1756]

I was looking for a cheap way to upgrade mu exhaust and i am doing same thing u did . Thank u for posting this video witch made me subscribe

[@scott7830]

I would say you have the drone sound because you moved the muffler forward under the jeep. That might be why the stock was so far back.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

It was because the exit pipe was still under the Jeep, I added a longer tailpipe out to the rear side and no more drone

[@mikecassity9563]

I am going to do this, my factory exhaust is rattling like crazy! Thanks for the video

[@luisacevedo324]

I noticed when you were doing the test fit you had the muffler upside down which in turn makes the flow backwards you know what I mean hopefully you straighten it out which I'm pretty sure you did but good tip keep up the good work Buddy

[@as5275]

Loved it. Doesn’t look like it’ll work on an ‘08 JK. There’s a couple of angle changes that I did not see on yours. Only straight section is maybe 15” long. Muffler replacement is in my future. Need a plan.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Interesting.. I had a buddy do it on his 07 JK.

[@as5275]

JK Gear and Gadgets I wish I could add a video to my comments. My Jeep is different at every turn. It doesn’t say Wrangler anywhere on it. Trail Rated is the only insignia on it anywhere. I’ve always assumed it was a JK.

[@DeepSeaTadpole]

Perhaps you are missing that the muffler goes under the Driver's seat (not the factory location behind the rear axle). All the turns are after the rear axle. All of that goes away when you disconnect it from above the rear axle.

[@davidmilovanovich9415]

Hello Ben On my jeep wrangler unlimited JK sahara v6 3.6 I plan on adding a cherry bomb 30" in place of the Rosenator then add a DUAL OUTLET AXEL BACK

[@JsGarage]

Magnaflow has a ton of mufflers if you want a quieter one they probably make it. Been close to chopping my exhaust off only because the muffler looks like shit and takes up space. Been waiting though because I don’t mine it being quiet. They just don’t sound very impressive to me with louder exhaust.

[@brettm720]

My JK had a magnaflo muffler when I bought it, but I didn't care for the sound. I cut it off, and welded on a tail pipe. It's kind of noisy, but I like it.

[@TexanUSMC8089]

I used dual magnaflows and high flow cats on a truck. It sounded great in town...on the highway at 65-80mph the drone was worse than a WW2 tank. I cut those mufflers off and gave them away.

[@FastMatt1986]

I took my rubber holders off by using dish soap. Very good lubricant for that situation.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I’ll have to try that next time

[@dondavi5798]

Use a big set of channel locks or pliers. Much easier- put one jaw tip on the metal part of the hanger and the other jaw on the rubber bushing and squeeze. Acts like a press. Always helps to have some lubricating measure no matter what route.

[@carlstanland5333]

I also added a lot of cussing.

[@raw.shu.x]

Def dish soap. That's what I was gonna say.

[@MySt0rmy]

your clamp is called a step clamp use on all semi trucks and they work great

[@s1n1stermonk35]

Free exhaust mod just take the muffler off and call it good. Or spend $20 and add a tip to the end of the exhaust after you remove the muffler

[@Ryan-xs1ig]

illegal

[@cocacolaaddict101]

Idiot

[@davethrasher4124]

​@@Ryan-xs1ig depends where you are

[@AntRocker]

I finally put my Magnaflow pro Friday and I was disappointed, my 3.8 had no power at all. It was like driving without a muffler, Loved the sound though. The Jeep had issues shift due to being sluggish. My friend gave her exhaust she had on her Jk 2dr before she stretched the axle, she had a shop take a bmw resonator and make a custom kit tucked up high, I installed in 15 mins and got my power back and I did have issues, lot more power and back pressure so it’s not sluggish anymore but very responsive

[@JKGearandGadgets]

That is weird!

[@tazito1972]

Did mine yesterday.. absolutely love it.. thanks Ben..Iove your channel

[@btyme80]

This will work with the 4 door but the straight section on a 2 door is too short. I tried it tonight on mine. Might try making a downspout like the high clearance kit

[@jodyreedy6630]

Muffler bracket rubber wd40 and large channel locks it pops right off super easy !!!

[@cfltitan]

Excellent video and thank you for making it! I'm planning on doing this to my 07 JKUR because my stock muffler is all smashed up and since I put the poison spyder BFH rear bumper on the stock muffler looks awful and is REALLY exposed now. I think with mine being pretty much a trail rig I'm going to go with a cheaper non name brand muffler though. Still, great video and thank you for posting it. I pretty much knew how I was gonna do it but having a visual made it so much clearer in my mind now.

[@noobtuber103]

What is the worry about the bolt heads getting bashed by a rock if that happens it's a clamp the whole muffler is gunna get bashed off I'd be more worried about road vibes rattling the nuts off

[@kevindeibler346]

I had my muffler off for over a year haven't had a problem with it dumping out behind the axle at all

[@ImSuperVince]

Dude, you've saved me over a thousand dollars.

[@HoldenMcGroin]

You'll definitely get less drone if you extend it..night and day difference... I had the same issue untill I extended my pipes..

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Yep! About 2 days after I posted this video I extended the tailpipe and it made a huge difference

[@blackhorsecdr]

JK Gear and Gadgets What did you do to extend the pipe? An after market tailpipe or just added more pipe? I am planning on doing this mod sometime before end of the month.

[@Brandovibe]

All that and you didn't take the camera on the drive or set up the camera and drive by it so we could hear it!?

[@obsessivegarage921]

After ALL that you didn't even rev it or drive it around to hear the difference?? Man. What a tease. Thank you anyways for making the video

[@matthewbarnhart5874]

based purely on the sound I would move that out fro under the body.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Talking about the tip?

[@matthewbarnhart5874]

Yes the tip

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Yep, I welded an extension on and it took out a lot of the drone and echo.

[@Boobienoobie147]

I just did the same with my 2010 jeep jk 2 door. It's so far awesome! How does it do with being so close to the brake lines on the inside of the frame? Edit: they sell both the clamps and glass pack at autozone. I did it and it sounds great.

[@Bluejeep91836]

Wheredid your pipes exit? I have a 2dr 2010 as well

[@mattniarchos3597]

It's almost been a year since this video. Do you still like it or wish you would have done something else?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Still love it! But if you do it then I would reccomend extending the tailpipe so you don’t get a drone

[@mattniarchos3597]

JK Gear and Gadgets cool. Thanks!

[@burntsyder]

Exhaust hangers... spray on wd-40 or other loose nut. Use a prybar and they come right off. Your muffler is on backwards. I doubt it changes anything on that type of muffler though. Pretty straight through

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I tried that! These Jk hangers are no joke haha. And yeah this muffler will go on either way

[@gerger4763]

Also wanted to add love the rock lights I have several on mine too there by each tire for off-roading at night not sure if you had some eagle eyes they're pretty sweet too

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thanks man! Rock lights are a great mod. Not sure what you mean by eagle eyes though

[@gerpto]

A big pair of channel locks and any spray lube like WD will get those rubber hanger mounts off lickity split. I've struggled in the past as well but learning the trick will prevent from having to replace them. Cool vid tho, nice ride.

[@MrHotshot80246]

Those clamps are nice but it’s really hard to weld on top of muffler when connected

[@bscotteggers5413]

Any reason you couldn't install a hanger and cut off the pipe before the rear axle and put a tip on to angle it down? Although where you have it ending up high would give you a bit of water clearance. Hmmm

[@JKGearandGadgets]

You could!! However I had my exhaust setup like you said on my first XJ many years ago, and when I wasn’t moving I would smell the exhaust. But then again the XJ always smelled like exhaust lol

[@bscotteggers5413]

Does Magnaflow have an option like this that is quieter as well? I'm more interested in hearing my stereo than I am the exhaust but I also hate the gigantic stock exhaust.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I’m honestly not too sure. I just know you want to find a muffler that is a straight pass and similar length as this one. Maybe a local muffler shop would have some good ideas for quieter mufflers. But I would say dynomax, if they have a similar one like this. Dynomax is usually less loud than magnaflow

[@asperbergers7136]

Ayyy! I've got the exact JKS rear trackbar on my JK. Love their products.

[@shaunremington1809]

Can’t help but notice the coils in rear look different from one another.

[@stone572]

Are those undercarriage LEDs installed - pretty cool

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Yep! Just used led flood lights and they are super bright

[@stone572]

I like it - any night pics / vids

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I will try to make a video of them sometime!

[@stone572]

nice - that would be great. I am subscribed!

[@baltin44]

Where did your spare tire go?!?!??...looks And sounds good

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I did the spare tire delete. Here’s the video I made talking about why. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKe9oIFoZpZ3sK8

[@jamekingsly1586]

For 90$ that’s not too bad. A full kit would sound a tad better but at a muchhhh higher price

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Yeah for the price I’m happy with it

[@gilbertramirez780]

TY Brother, you saved me hundreds on my 1st upgrade on my 2018 JL....

[@mrdoorman0000]

Any new updates on this? Did it start rattling or drone? How did it do off road?

[@tcr73903]

Are you still running this setup?

[@Night-Owl-]

Flowmaster super 10 for the win!

[@gerger4763]

Sweet upgrade I like It i don't mind a little bit of noise either I don't mind it quiet either though when I'm off roading hard to decide

[@mcshew]

I hear lots of complaints about the Stingers. Have you ever almost rolled your Jeep and the stinger stopped it?

[@chrismartinez3750]

hey there ! i’m looking to do this upgrade to my jeep wrangler but i’m not too sure how to extend the tip to reduce the drone, can you tell me how you did it and what you used or just send me a picture please

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I actually welded my own turndown, but you can use a 90* bend pipe from autozone and either cut it so it angles out, or cut it and ad and exhaust top.

[@zachlong355]

I wanna know what fenders and bumpers u are using are there any videos about all the cosmetic stuff lights and whatnot too

[@matthewsipe8905]

I have an 09, just got this same muffler...hope its good..🤞 Edit.....been about 2 weeks now...did u get any kind of sputtering or hesitation after? Cuz I have.....curious

[@AKiddGDeux]

Gonna giver a try this coming weekend!

[@papyrus38]

Does anyone know what’s the outer diameter of the stock exhaust on the JL? Planning to do the same

[@ghernandez6457]

Took me forever to get the exhaust out I had to wiggle it out because the clamp is welded on the exhaust.

[@Gunmetalbluejeeptjs]

You can get some flex pipe to run out the rear

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Welded a down pipe on, I wouldn’t suggest using flex pipe.

[@ryantepley3662]

I have a really dumb question, did you disconnect your battery for this magnaflow install? I have seen a couple youtube videos where guys are disconnecting, but I didn't think you did that in your video. Is it necessary....I wouldn't think so, but just double checking before I copy your exact mod! Thanks for this video by the way, I am stoked to get it done this weekend!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Nope no reason to! Most manufactures include that in directions just for liability purposes in case you cut a wire or something during install. Your fine with it on. “Insert liability notice” Jk gear and gadgets will not be liable for any damage, death or other causes due to not removing the battery terminals. 😂

[@jasonayers5989]

Dang i bought a 2 1/4 inlet and out thinking it would be on to go inside the 2 1/2 pipe

[@cadewallace9851]

Idk if it was just the video or what, but how loud and good does this make the jeep sound ?

[@angeloclarizio7813]

Does anyone know if this is California legal ALSO will it pass SMOG

[@denieegert7324]

Whice maga flow part number muffler did you go with? Or what Amazon order number?

[@Mecanico29]

How can I get tail pipe under the rear bumper?

[@AZWESTSIDEWHEELERS]

Great video. Very nice upgrade been thinking about doing this. Any issues after the video with the system?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

No issues! I would reccomend extending the tailpipe to the rear bumper to avoid it from droning. If you leave it cut off above the axle it will have a loud drone!

[@AZWESTSIDEWHEELERS]

JK Gear and Gadgets Sure appreciate the info we do a lot of rock crawling and wouldn’t really want to add more pipe than what you have do you think an exhaust tip pointed down would elevate most of the droning?.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

If you weld on a pipe with a bend it will be tucked up high, higher than the stock muffler and have it come out to the side near the driver rear corner

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Even if you point it down it will drone.

[@AZWESTSIDEWHEELERS]

JK Gear and Gadgets I appreciate the input.

[@imqwackers4jeeps]

I've got a '12 JKU with man pedal. I considering a glass pack style muffler. Most of the sound clips and videos I've found suck. Any suggestions?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Glass packs do suck haha

[@yestyleryes]

how did you extend the tailpipe? i noticed that the end is angled down a little so you can't just add some straight tubing. also after you extended it, how did you hang it so that it doesn't droop?

[@averageleagueplayer3099]

How would I go about finding a pipe to extend it to the bumper? I tried google search but idk what exactly I’m looking for

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Auto parts store, or any exhaust/muffler shop

[@h00liganEnt]

How does it effect the temperature in the cabin? That muffler being so close to the driver side.

[@markbellger8945]

Sounds great!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thanks!

[@edc4lyfe445]

Kinda sounds like it did without the stock muffler

[@JKGearandGadgets]

The camera doesn’t do it justice, it sounds a lot better

[@billhulkins5213]

Sounds pretty good!

[@tuckergriffin1134]

How’d you extend the pipe? I’m doing the same thing and would like to extend it

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Welded a turndown on it. Back and to the side. Or just get a clamp on style

[@tuckergriffin1134]

JK Gear and Gadgets Thanks!

[@carlosthomas6157]

Hey bud got a question, do you think this magnaflow exhaust for on a jeep wrangler sahara 2007? Thanks hope to hear from you

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Yep!

[@ricanbrave]

Whats that light underneath! ..great vid!

[@kennedyfamily9063]

Will this still allow me to pass smog in California?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

It should! But I’m not too familiar with CA exhaust laws

[@jackgonzalez4292]

What are those light you have mounted underneath the Jeep?

[@justinwoo6197]

I know this is an older video but did you have any issues with emissions test in NC. I'm from Ohio which we didn't need to worry about that. Want to make sure I'll pass

[@JKGearandGadgets]

This should pass emissions test no issue, however you will have to extend the tailpipe to the rear or side of the Jeep

[@justinwoo6197]

JK Gear and Gadgets thanks I appreciate your help in this

[@carlosthomas6157]

Will fit on jeep wrangler sahara? Lol

[@jamesmarchel8386]

Nice! Good sound at a good price

[@HumanBean520]

I have a 2012 jk. If I didn’t want it as loud is it possible to just keep the stock resonator and then add the muffler behind it?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Yes, you might have to do some more cutting and add another clamp depending on fitment of the 2

[@blackhorsecdr]

How did that work out, keeping the resonator?

[@8Lugproductions]

how does that light hold up on your evap skid?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Never been hit yet lol. It’s a cheap light ($10). And it’s mounted above the bottom of it so I’ve had no issues

[@SamSamCigarMan]

Can you use JB weld around the clamps?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

They sell a specific exhaust putty for that

[@bored2323]

You can hear the leak from the clamp

[@lachlanwild3237]

Would you be able to do this with a 2011 3.8L 2dr?

[@hunterbrans6182]

What are your bumpers?

[@jasonayers5989]

Does your muffler need to be on the outside of you exhuast pipe or can it go inside exhaust pipe.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

It’s better to go outside. Don’t want to go smaller than your factory exhaust, less restriction is better

[@kotaman232]

Why do people always put the camera soo close to the exhaust, you can't hear it as well.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Yeah that was a mistake on my part

[@Kurt77]

Better angle to see the exhaust I guess?

[@sappersapper4077]

Yeah, I hate that stupid stock exhaust, but I like it quite though.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I will admit that I like it quiet too, but this has grown on me, I like the rumble now

[@ronancelia]

how is it with fuel economy?

[@MrButterbean2787]

Isn’t the muffler backwards?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

It’s not a directional muffler so it doesn’t matter

[@billyplumlee1383]

Great video. Very instructive on both the product and the install

[@MajorWeakness]

never did your transmission skid plate recall?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I didn’t know about that? What is it?

[@MajorWeakness]

JK Gear and Gadgets , the skidplate os replaced with a skid "bar" because debris was collecting in the old one and catching fire.

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Ahh gottcha. I actually prefer the plate over the bar.

[@MajorWeakness]

JK Gear and Gadgets , i agree!. i took my jeep to the dealer for something else and they changed it without asking!

[@billygoat8377]

I prefer the plate to but when I got my Jeep it already had the bar and it sucked. Found a plate for it and put it back on. Happy Jeep again

[@digitalgavakie]

Did you ever run a tip or have you left it?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I ran a tip out back to the rear driver side and it helped a lot with the drone

[@digitalgavakie]

Cool good to know. I just did the cold air from your other video. This one is next on the list.

[@michaelhernandez1241]

what`s the model number on that magnaflow?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Link is in the video description

[@lesliezavala4223]

So are 2.5 clamps best ? I’m about to do this mod over the weekend but want to make sure I get the right clamps ! Appreciate the video this is going to be a great little upgrade

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Yeah the ones I used worked well, you do need to tighten them down real well. You could even use the cheaper u bolt style clamps too since the muffler slides over the factory exhaust

[@Garagecouple]

Awesome video, thanks for postingA

[@MrHotshot80246]

Does it pass emissions????

[@jackknutel1083]

Sounds like the magnaflow rockcrawler system just a lot lot less lol

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Pretty much exactly the same exact the pipe doesn’t extend to the bumper, which is an easy fix haha

[@jackknutel1083]

JK Gear and Gadgets honestly I was gonna buy the kit but now I saw this I’ll rather save $300+ lol

[@JKGearandGadgets]

I wish I knew someone who has that kit so I can do a comparison. I will admit this muffler is pretty loud, but if you like to hear the exhaust then it’s a good way to go for sure

[@CowboyCreekQTHS]

What kind of bumper is that?

[@JKGearandGadgets]

It is a Motobilt crusher bumper. Super happy with it!