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How to move muffler can?

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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 07:52 AM
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I'm confronted with a problem with my Rock Hard 4x4 rear bumper with skid, see below...

The muffler is touching the skidplate on the driver side (not the passenger side) and is causing my entire jeep to vibrate when doing low acceleration. Any idea how I can move this out of the way (the muffler)? I can't move the skid as it is attached to the bumper. Pictures would be appreciated!

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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 08:00 AM
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Heat and bend the muffler hanger
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 08:04 AM
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x2! Just heat the hanger with a torch and bend until everything clears.
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 08:13 AM
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What if you don't have a torch and the closest thing you have is a hair dryer?
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 09:03 AM
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Go buy a small propane torch from local hardware store for like 20 bucks. or take it to a muffler shop have them put on a 6" by 18" muffler. You could be real lucky and have a fellow jk'er around you that will have the tools and can help you.
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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Would the best bet be to go to a muffler shop and just have them push it up? I don't mind spending $20 to have it done.
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 09:27 AM
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For $20 would could do it yourself and have a new propane torch out of the deal....
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 09:32 AM
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I see "modify" writin all over this deal!
It's new muffler time!
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by southbaydog
I see "modify" writin all over this deal!
It's new muffler time!
But if I get a new muffler, won't the can be somewhere else, then what do i do with my skid!?
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by ranwitscissorz
But if I get a new muffler, won't the can be somewhere else, then what do i do with my skid!?
Put an air tank and/or compressor there.
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