Muffler/Control Arm PICS NEEDED!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

96blazr · 10-29-2009, 10:25 AM

Good day everyone. I'm in real need of Pics/Video of how you have run your Mufflers and Systems with our REAR control/Trailing arm suspensions.

I'm getting ready to install my AreoChambers and I really want to make sure I run my pipes right. I'm planning on going over the axle out the rear side, between the rear tire and the Bumper.

I need all the PICS of everyones systems that run Control arms, PLEASE!

Thanks to everyone.

mplex2000 · 10-29-2009, 12:03 PM

Why are you running exhaust under your front fenders? :p

POPO1984 · 10-29-2009, 01:15 PM

I think he means trailing arms not control arms

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-29-2009, 01:24 PM

He is correct, trailing arms are control arms. It is like the front upper and lower "A" arms are also front upper and lower control arms. "A" arms is slang as is trailing arms. WES

96blazr · 10-29-2009, 03:48 PM

Okay, I edited it to be a little more clear. REAR Suspension, Trailing arms/Control Arms.

I don't want the mufflers under the cab and I'd like to get them as far back as possible before the Axle (that would the REAR axle

) and my main question is: can these be postioned in the area between the frame/Trailing arm and axle?
Plus, what about the routing of pipe to this point and the routing around/under the arm? ANY help will be greatly apperciated and ANY pics please.

Thanks

mplex2000 · 10-29-2009, 04:37 PM

Just so you guys know, I know the front "a arms" are control arms, hence my joke

I've seen a lot of pics of guy's setups in the past...I'm a couple months out from running my exhaust. If you're still looking I'll post them when I do it!

67chevemall · 10-29-2009, 04:41 PM

I just cut mine off for the air bags. If ya close to Niagara you can have the tail pipes.
I have to dump before the axle now. Which I like better now anyways. More room for the fuel cell and getting at the bed bolts are easier now too.

Happy welding

96blazr · 10-30-2009, 09:17 AM

Thanks for everyones input. Now all I need are PICS!!!

BossHogg69 · 10-30-2009, 10:25 AM

okay, this wasn't intended to be an exhaust pic, just ones I took when I got my truck to mark progress. Since my bed was so f'd up, you can see the exhaust! Mine was 2.5" pipe, routed under the cab, made a bend UNDER the front part of the control arm, then to the muffers. I had offest in/center out mufflers, with the mufflers mounted up & down ways instead of flat, with the offset pointing forward and closest to the ground, over the axle (center outlet) and straight out the back under the rear bumper. I have the old pipes cut out of the truck now, but I still have them and can take pics of them this weekend if you need them.

the red line is about where the trailing arm is, the yellow circle is the muffler. both sides where done the same, but you can only see the one. Hope this helps, I know the pic sucks!

PR454SS · 10-30-2009, 10:51 AM

here is a couple of mine a local shop installed. They dump right before the axle so can't help with tailpipe routing

**Hart_Rod** · 10-30-2009, 11:19 AM

I have several pictures of my exhaust in this thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=369374

colinlx · 10-30-2009, 01:05 PM

Yep, mine is pretty well the same as the pics. I don't have any pictures of it, but the exhaust pipes run back and turn up just after that cross member that holds the center bearing for the drive shafts. My mufflers are next right in between the trailing arms before the rear axle, then the pipe goes over the axle and out the rear between the tire and bumper on each side. I'm not sure that there is any better way to do it if you want to dump the pipes between the back tire and bumper.

96blazr · 10-30-2009, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PR454SS

here is a couple of mine a local shop installed. They dump right before the axle so can't help with tailpipe routing

PERFECT!!! Those are FANTASTIC PICS

Exactly what I needed. Thanks PR454SS!!

10-29-2009, 10:25 AM	#1
96blazr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: VA Posts: 740	Muffler/Control Arm PICS NEEDED!! Good day everyone. I'm in real need of Pics/Video of how you have run your Mufflers and Systems with our REAR control/Trailing arm suspensions. I'm getting ready to install my AreoChambers and I really want to make sure I run my pipes right. I'm planning on going over the axle out the rear side, between the rear tire and the Bumper. I need all the PICS of everyones systems that run Control arms, PLEASE! Thanks to everyone. __________________ 1968 SWB. GMPP 350/350 Turbo Trans, Edelbrock Performer & Carb. Hedman Hedders, Hooker Aerochambers Mufflers. Tuff Stuff Alternators. Remember, no matter where you go, There you are. Gary Last edited by 96blazr; 10-29-2009 at 02:20 PM.

10-29-2009, 12:03 PM	#2
mplex2000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 463	Re: Muffler/Control Arm PICS NEEDED!! Why are you running exhaust under your front fenders? :p

10-29-2009, 01:15 PM	#3
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10-29-2009, 01:24 PM	#4
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10-29-2009, 03:48 PM	#5
96blazr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: VA Posts: 740	Re: Muffler/Control Arm PICS NEEDED!! Okay, I edited it to be a little more clear. REAR Suspension, Trailing arms/Control Arms. I don't want the mufflers under the cab and I'd like to get them as far back as possible before the Axle (that would the REAR axle ) and my main question is: can these be postioned in the area between the frame/Trailing arm and axle? Plus, what about the routing of pipe to this point and the routing around/under the arm? ANY help will be greatly apperciated and ANY pics please. Thanks __________________ 1968 SWB. GMPP 350/350 Turbo Trans, Edelbrock Performer & Carb. Hedman Hedders, Hooker Aerochambers Mufflers. Tuff Stuff Alternators. Remember, no matter where you go, There you are. Gary

10-29-2009, 04:37 PM	#6
mplex2000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 463	Re: Muffler/Control Arm PICS NEEDED!! Just so you guys know, I know the front "a arms" are control arms, hence my joke I've seen a lot of pics of guy's setups in the past...I'm a couple months out from running my exhaust. If you're still looking I'll post them when I do it!

10-29-2009, 04:41 PM	#7
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Muffler/Control Arm PICS NEEDED!! I just cut mine off for the air bags. If ya close to Niagara you can have the tail pipes. I have to dump before the axle now. Which I like better now anyways. More room for the fuel cell and getting at the bed bolts are easier now too. Happy welding __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

10-30-2009, 09:17 AM	#8
96blazr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: VA Posts: 740	Re: Muffler/Control Arm PICS NEEDED!! Thanks for everyones input. Now all I need are PICS!!! __________________ 1968 SWB. GMPP 350/350 Turbo Trans, Edelbrock Performer & Carb. Hedman Hedders, Hooker Aerochambers Mufflers. Tuff Stuff Alternators. Remember, no matter where you go, There you are. Gary

10-30-2009, 10:25 AM	#9
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Muffler/Control Arm PICS NEEDED!! okay, this wasn't intended to be an exhaust pic, just ones I took when I got my truck to mark progress. Since my bed was so f'd up, you can see the exhaust! Mine was 2.5" pipe, routed under the cab, made a bend UNDER the front part of the control arm, then to the muffers. I had offest in/center out mufflers, with the mufflers mounted up & down ways instead of flat, with the offset pointing forward and closest to the ground, over the axle (center outlet) and straight out the back under the rear bumper. I have the old pipes cut out of the truck now, but I still have them and can take pics of them this weekend if you need them. the red line is about where the trailing arm is, the yellow circle is the muffler. both sides where done the same, but you can only see the one. Hope this helps, I know the pic sucks! Attached Images __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!! Last edited by BossHogg69; 10-30-2009 at 11:46 AM.

10-30-2009, 10:51 AM	#10
PR454SS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 338	Re: Muffler/Control Arm PICS NEEDED!! here is a couple of mine a local shop installed. They dump right before the axle so can't help with tailpipe routing Attached Images __________________ PR Too many projects, not enough time! 72SWB 350/350TH, 3500stall,525 lift cam 3:73 posi. Sold! 69LWB Flatbed 350/Super T-10, ported/polished 481 heads, 480 lift cam. 78SWB 468/400TH, ported/polished Alum. heads, 3:42 posi, 3000 stall on 17x8 and 18x9.5's 77 Jeep CJ-5 304V8 fiberglass body on 36" Ground Hawgs Last edited by PR454SS; 10-30-2009 at 10:52 AM.

10-30-2009, 11:19 AM	#11
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Muffler/Control Arm PICS NEEDED!! I have several pictures of my exhaust in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=369374 __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 10-30-2009 at 11:20 AM.

10-30-2009, 01:05 PM	#12
colinlx Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 32	Re: Muffler/Control Arm PICS NEEDED!! Yep, mine is pretty well the same as the pics. I don't have any pictures of it, but the exhaust pipes run back and turn up just after that cross member that holds the center bearing for the drive shafts. My mufflers are next right in between the trailing arms before the rear axle, then the pipe goes over the axle and out the rear between the tire and bumper on each side. I'm not sure that there is any better way to do it if you want to dump the pipes between the back tire and bumper.



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