DIY - Exhaust Hanging Too Low? Cheap Fix!
12-13-2010, 09:45 PM
#1
DIY - Exhaust Hanging Too Low? Cheap Fix!
Ever stare at your exhaust and wonder why one side is hanging lower than the other? Does it irritate you to the point where you want to do something about it but you don't want to spend alot just for a small problem (that's only for aesthetics)? Look no further! If you have $2.95 and a few simple tools, you can fix this problem in no time!
I know there are several threads out there that already has the solution to this problem, but no one ever includes pictures or a clear write up. So that's what I'm here for since I just finished putting my stock exhaust back on (and the right side hangs stupidly lower than the left side).
Run to your local auto parts store or home improvement store and buy a radiator hose clamp. I got mine at Autozone and it came in a pack of 2 for $2.69, tax included: $2.95. And remember, size does matter! The radiator hose clamps I purchased were 1.75" - 2.75" (46,0-69,8mm) <- what it says on the box.
[TOOLS NEEDED]
1) flathead screwdriver
2) car or racing jack (racing jack does the job faster)
3) dirty rag/towel
4) radiator hose clamp | 1.75" - 2.75" (46,0-69,8mm)
Here's a pic of the radiator hose clamps I purchased at Autozone:
[FIRST STEP]
Use a car or racing jack and place it directly underneath the exhaust with a dirty rag on top (to protect from scratches or dents). Raise the exhaust to the desired height you are looking for.
[SECOND STEP]
Unscrew the radiator hose clamp almost to the point where it's about to fall out and squeeze the clamp into an oval shape (the shape of the rubber hangers).
[THIRD STEP]
Get under the car and simply fit the radiator hose clamp around the rubber hanger that is closest to the front of the exhaust (there are 2 rubber hangers, one in the back of the exhaust and one in the front). You'll really have to look under the car to find it! Start tightening the clamp with a flathead screwdriver. You'll have to tighten the clamp until it gets harder to tighten, that's when you know where to stop cause you'll be at the desired height!
Should look like this after when looking underneath!
[FINAL STEP]
Lower the car or racing jack and take a few steps back and check to see if it's even. If it's not, simply go back under the car and loosen/tighten to go lower or higher. You won't be needing the car or racing jack anymore since the exhaust is substantially sitting higher than before. Here's how mine turned out!
ENJOY! NO MORE UNLEVELED EXHAUST!
I know there are several threads out there that already has the solution to this problem, but no one ever includes pictures or a clear write up. So that's what I'm here for since I just finished putting my stock exhaust back on (and the right side hangs stupidly lower than the left side).
Run to your local auto parts store or home improvement store and buy a radiator hose clamp. I got mine at Autozone and it came in a pack of 2 for $2.69, tax included: $2.95. And remember, size does matter! The radiator hose clamps I purchased were 1.75" - 2.75" (46,0-69,8mm) <- what it says on the box.
[TOOLS NEEDED]
1) flathead screwdriver
2) car or racing jack (racing jack does the job faster)
3) dirty rag/towel
4) radiator hose clamp | 1.75" - 2.75" (46,0-69,8mm)
Here's a pic of the radiator hose clamps I purchased at Autozone:
[FIRST STEP]
Use a car or racing jack and place it directly underneath the exhaust with a dirty rag on top (to protect from scratches or dents). Raise the exhaust to the desired height you are looking for.
[SECOND STEP]
Unscrew the radiator hose clamp almost to the point where it's about to fall out and squeeze the clamp into an oval shape (the shape of the rubber hangers).
[THIRD STEP]
Get under the car and simply fit the radiator hose clamp around the rubber hanger that is closest to the front of the exhaust (there are 2 rubber hangers, one in the back of the exhaust and one in the front). You'll really have to look under the car to find it! Start tightening the clamp with a flathead screwdriver. You'll have to tighten the clamp until it gets harder to tighten, that's when you know where to stop cause you'll be at the desired height!
Should look like this after when looking underneath!
[FINAL STEP]
Lower the car or racing jack and take a few steps back and check to see if it's even. If it's not, simply go back under the car and loosen/tighten to go lower or higher. You won't be needing the car or racing jack anymore since the exhaust is substantially sitting higher than before. Here's how mine turned out!
ENJOY! NO MORE UNLEVELED EXHAUST!
12-13-2010, 11:12 PM
#5
^i can see how that would happen. never heard of it breaking but i'll look into that. i think it'll break only cause there's so much tension from the rubber hanger (putting more stress on the clamp since the rubber hanger is supposed to hang freely). rubber hangers makes an up and down motion when the car goes over bumps and that can possibly be how it breaks.
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12-14-2010, 09:21 AM
#10
or you could fix it right and replace the rubber piece that's worn out and bend the arm on the muffler that goes into rubber piece. But hey if shade tree half ass repairs are fine for you more power too ya, You won't see that half assed shit on my car.
12-14-2010, 09:35 AM
#11
^ i wouldn't really call it a half-ass job, it does its job quite well. bending the arm would require a torch, and that's what the exhaust shop did to my tsudo's so that they could hang lower and not tug up against the back of my rear bumper. i've already tried people's suggestions on banging the living shit out of the arms that goes in the rubber hangers, but no luck.
12-14-2010, 09:54 AM
#12
^ i wouldn't really call it a half-ass job, it does its job quite well. bending the arm would require a torch, and that's what the exhaust shop did to my tsudo's so that they could hang lower and not tug up against the back of my rear bumper. i've already tried people's suggestions on banging the living shit out of the arms that goes in the rubber hangers, but no luck.
maybe use a combination wrench and a pry bar through the box end of it to bend the arm, works wonders and you don't need a torch, but if your a weakling then you might have some trouble if the pry bar isn't large enough. Tricks of the trade twenty somethings don't usually catch on too.
ooooooooppps sorry my bad teenagers
12-14-2010, 01:49 PM
#14
maybe use a combination wrench and a pry bar through the box end of it to bend the arm, works wonders and you don't need a torch, but if your a weakling then you might have some trouble if the pry bar isn't large enough. Tricks of the trade twenty somethings don't usually catch on too.
ooooooooppps sorry my bad teenagers
ooooooooppps sorry my bad teenagers
12-14-2010, 03:22 PM
#16
Yes, no half-ass shit, only "full" stool on my car!
/s
But seriously, I think it's an ingenius idea! It is a problem that applies to me (and many others) and this is a great solution for it.
Besides, the replaced rubber piece would give way over time, this keeps the piece from stretching.
/s
But seriously, I think it's an ingenius idea! It is a problem that applies to me (and many others) and this is a great solution for it.
Besides, the replaced rubber piece would give way over time, this keeps the piece from stretching.
12-14-2010, 03:24 PM
#17
There's no need for that rcb2000. One thing is voicing your opinion, which I have no problem with because everyone is entitled to that, but another thing is just being a complete a$$hole about it and calling people weaklings and such. I don't understand what's the point of that.
OP, that seems like a great idea. I actually noticed that one of my mufflers are a bit lower than the other, so I'm going to try it out. Seems like a simple solution.
OP, that seems like a great idea. I actually noticed that one of my mufflers are a bit lower than the other, so I'm going to try it out. Seems like a simple solution.
12-14-2010, 04:04 PM
#18
I'm a thrill seeker in my
I said this to you before, these forums are not for rude, insulting bullshit that you enjoy posting to get a rise out of people in any thread you post in. There is not a damn thing wrong with a cheap fix that actually resolves an issue. It's under the car anyway so who the fuck is going to see it?
I have a challenge for you. Since you know so much about our cars and your car only receives the best of the best, how about your post some pictures of this nice ride you have. I bet it's a real looker with some solid additions under the hood right? You probably have her looking so mint that you'd win awards in any car show you enter, am I on the money?
Feel free to post up or shut the fuck up. Go find some redneck, unmoderated troll-town forum where you can run wild like the lowbrow piece of dirt you probably are. I may be a tad hypocritical with all the insults I'm throwing your way, but I like to make a nice exception from my general beliefs from time to time.
OP GOOD JOB WITH THE FIX, CAR LOOKS GREAT
12-14-2010, 05:53 PM
#20
Flagship Aspec
You're still trolling around? I'm tired of reading your half-ass, poorly written, arrogant responses. You are a straight up 30-something asshole who thinks what he knows is better than every other member here. Newsflash douchebag, no cares what you have to say and your "knowledge" is never 100% correct.
I said this to you before, these forums are not for rude, insulting bullshit that you enjoy posting to get a rise out of people in any thread you post in. There is not a damn thing wrong with a cheap fix that actually resolves an issue. It's under the car anyway so who the fuck is going to see it?
I have a challenge for you. Since you know so much about our cars and your car only receives the best of the best, how about your post some pictures of this nice ride you have. I bet it's a real looker with some solid additions under the hood right? You probably have her looking so mint that you'd win awards in any car show you enter, am I on the money?
Feel free to post up or shut the fuck up. Go find some redneck, unmoderated troll-town forum where you can run wild like the lowbrow piece of dirt you probably are. I may be a tad hypocritical with all the insults I'm throwing your way, but I like to make a nice exception from my general beliefs from time to time.
OP GOOD JOB WITH THE FIX, CAR LOOKS GREAT
I said this to you before, these forums are not for rude, insulting bullshit that you enjoy posting to get a rise out of people in any thread you post in. There is not a damn thing wrong with a cheap fix that actually resolves an issue. It's under the car anyway so who the fuck is going to see it?
I have a challenge for you. Since you know so much about our cars and your car only receives the best of the best, how about your post some pictures of this nice ride you have. I bet it's a real looker with some solid additions under the hood right? You probably have her looking so mint that you'd win awards in any car show you enter, am I on the money?
Feel free to post up or shut the fuck up. Go find some redneck, unmoderated troll-town forum where you can run wild like the lowbrow piece of dirt you probably are. I may be a tad hypocritical with all the insults I'm throwing your way, but I like to make a nice exception from my general beliefs from time to time.
OP GOOD JOB WITH THE FIX, CAR LOOKS GREAT
WHOOOSA!
it is kinda hack though, i ended up cutting the tab on the muffler, shortening it and re-welding to get the right weight. i guess its easier with keys to a shop and ability,
for the ingenuity to get it done on the cheap!
12-14-2010, 07:07 PM
#21
12-15-2010, 09:59 AM
#22
everyone wants to wear their emotions on there sleeves and be a cry baby, get over it and don't read more into that isn't there.
The issue is the rubber is worn out and that is why it hangs lower or the factory screwed up and the arm isn't in it's correct location. The exhaust is mounted in rubber for a reason and compressing the fuck out of it with a hose clamp isn't the proper repair and isn't but a buck or two cheaper than fixing it the right way. I was pointing out that the arm can be bent to correct the problem and you don't even have to spend a fucking dime to do it but you do have to have strength in your arms to bend the arm and if you are using a smaller length of pry bar it's harder as you loose mechanical advantage, physics heard of that?
So do what you want seems a lot more of you have your tongs stuck up your ass than the OP does, he seems to be ok with the responce.
The issue is the rubber is worn out and that is why it hangs lower or the factory screwed up and the arm isn't in it's correct location. The exhaust is mounted in rubber for a reason and compressing the fuck out of it with a hose clamp isn't the proper repair and isn't but a buck or two cheaper than fixing it the right way. I was pointing out that the arm can be bent to correct the problem and you don't even have to spend a fucking dime to do it but you do have to have strength in your arms to bend the arm and if you are using a smaller length of pry bar it's harder as you loose mechanical advantage, physics heard of that?
So do what you want seems a lot more of you have your tongs stuck up your ass than the OP does, he seems to be ok with the responce.
12-15-2010, 10:40 AM
#23
For the ones that choose to use the hose clamp and ridigedly mount your exhaust when you develop a leak in the tail pipe aka crack in it, you'll also want to get rid of that cheap hose clamp and repair the exhaust properly has that is what will cause your crack in the tail pipe because your not allowing the exhaust system to float/have play like it was orginally designed.
12-15-2010, 12:04 PM
#25
typical punk ass kid.
And how many cubic inches does your motor have? Zero maybe? how many cylinders does that motor have? lets see if you can get those two right then for bonus points what was the name of the Company and model of car used that set a world speed record in 1994 at over 187 mph, and give the displacement and number of cylinders of the motor used in it when the record was set?
12-15-2010, 03:22 PM
#26
MechEng
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everyone wants to wear their emotions on there sleeves and be a cry baby, get over it and don't read more into that isn't there.
The issue is the rubber is worn out and that is why it hangs lower or the factory screwed up and the arm isn't in it's correct location. The exhaust is mounted in rubber for a reason and compressing the fuck out of it with a hose clamp isn't the proper repair and isn't but a buck or two cheaper than fixing it the right way. I was pointing out that the arm can be bent to correct the problem and you don't even have to spend a fucking dime to do it but you do have to have strength in your arms to bend the arm and if you are using a smaller length of pry bar it's harder as you loose mechanical advantage, physics heard of that?
The issue is the rubber is worn out and that is why it hangs lower or the factory screwed up and the arm isn't in it's correct location. The exhaust is mounted in rubber for a reason and compressing the fuck out of it with a hose clamp isn't the proper repair and isn't but a buck or two cheaper than fixing it the right way. I was pointing out that the arm can be bent to correct the problem and you don't even have to spend a fucking dime to do it but you do have to have strength in your arms to bend the arm and if you are using a smaller length of pry bar it's harder as you loose mechanical advantage, physics heard of that?
Again, I do agree with your methods of fixing the issue just....you make me hate you. Good day sir.
12-15-2010, 03:34 PM
#27
typical punk ass kid.
And how many cubic inches does your motor have? Zero maybe? how many cylinders does that motor have? lets see if you can get those two right then for bonus points what was the name of the Company and model of car used that set a world speed record in 1994 at over 187 mph, and give the displacement and number of cylinders of the motor used in it when the record was set?
And how many cubic inches does your motor have? Zero maybe? how many cylinders does that motor have? lets see if you can get those two right then for bonus points what was the name of the Company and model of car used that set a world speed record in 1994 at over 187 mph, and give the displacement and number of cylinders of the motor used in it when the record was set?
Tell you what, I'm not even going to waste my time arguing with on a forum. Never done that with anyone on A-Zine and I'm not starting now.... Tell me this do you live in NYC or anywhere near? Because I can pm you my exact address and then you can tell me all these wonderful things in person.... Let me know.... I always love making new friends....
12-16-2010, 07:03 PM
#28
everyone wants to wear their emotions on there sleeves and be a cry baby, get over it and don't read more into that isn't there.
The issue is the rubber is worn out and that is why it hangs lower or the factory screwed up and the arm isn't in it's correct location. The exhaust is mounted in rubber for a reason and compressing the fuck out of it with a hose clamp isn't the proper repair and isn't but a buck or two cheaper than fixing it the right way. I was pointing out that the arm can be bent to correct the problem and you don't even have to spend a fucking dime to do it but you do have to have strength in your arms to bend the arm and if you are using a smaller length of pry bar it's harder as you loose mechanical advantage, physics heard of that?
So do what you want seems a lot more of you have your tongs stuck up your ass than the OP does, he seems to be ok with the responce.
The issue is the rubber is worn out and that is why it hangs lower or the factory screwed up and the arm isn't in it's correct location. The exhaust is mounted in rubber for a reason and compressing the fuck out of it with a hose clamp isn't the proper repair and isn't but a buck or two cheaper than fixing it the right way. I was pointing out that the arm can be bent to correct the problem and you don't even have to spend a fucking dime to do it but you do have to have strength in your arms to bend the arm and if you are using a smaller length of pry bar it's harder as you loose mechanical advantage, physics heard of that?
So do what you want seems a lot more of you have your tongs stuck up your ass than the OP does, he seems to be ok with the responce.
another solution is to buy urethane hangers, if you're willing to pay a few bucks.
12-16-2010, 07:55 PM
#30
ah.. what do we have here now guys? as for as comments are concerned, i dont really have any side but the fact that i just want to help out the community and if you think this DIY is completely useless or in a sense "cheap", then please move on.
for all i care, my exhaust is even now!
for all i care, my exhaust is even now!
12-17-2010, 09:00 AM
#31
Flagship Aspec
ah.. what do we have here now guys? as for as comments are concerned, i dont really have any side but the fact that i just want to help out the community and if you think this DIY is completely useless or in a sense "cheap", then please move on.
for all i care, my exhaust is even now!
for all i care, my exhaust is even now!
that's all that matters man.
12-24-2010, 08:54 PM
#32
Those rubber hangers loosen over time and cause your exhaust to drop a little bit. The clamps are a fine fix, as they essentially replace the job of the rubber hanger. However, if you're like one of the people on this thread, you'll want to avoid using rubber bands and paper clips to fix your car. As such, another easy and cheap fix would be to buy a new rubber hanger. They cost about 10-20 cents more than the hose clamp, and are available at any Acura OEM parts website.
12-24-2010, 08:56 PM
#33
Those rubber hangers loosen over time and cause your exhaust to drop a little bit. The clamps are a fine fix, as they essentially replace the job of the rubber hanger. However, if you're like one of the people on this thread, you'll want to avoid using rubber bands and paper clips to fix your car. As such, another easy and cheap fix would be to buy a new rubber hanger. They cost about 10-20 cents more than the hose clamp, and are available at any Acura OEM parts website.
i was looking for a set of urethane ones earlier today and checked out the price of OEM ones, and they are only like $3 or $4 each
12-25-2010, 09:20 PM
#34
Interesting 'fix'. When I had my exhaust pipes lengthend to fit better in the WW rear lip, I also had the right side raised a bit. I assume they just bent the hangers. It's since sagged back down to where it was before. Might try this as a temporary fix. It's annoying to look at.
12-25-2010, 10:26 PM
#35
, but then again i can just order them, and they don't work toss them on the wifes WRX (or just go to the local dealer for kartboy, which also happens to be the Subaru and Acura dealer too 
)
01-28-2011, 03:20 PM
#40
I did this today. It works great. My aftermarket exhaust was hanging way too low. The rear looks much tighter now. I may add some stainless steel zip ties for extra support.