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Oct 6, 2006 | 09:20 PM

#41

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i think im in love with the last pic!

Oct 6, 2006 | 09:25 PM

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I think im in love with the first pic!

Dec 5, 2006 | 08:16 PM

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Decided to go over the axle

I know the DS is a little off. I have to readjust. Alright for now.

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Dec 5, 2006 | 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BLASTER

Decided to go over the axle

I know the DS is a little off. I have to readjust. Alright for now.

what size piping did you ahve to go over the axel??

Dec 5, 2006 | 10:59 PM

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Full 3"

Dec 5, 2006 | 11:06 PM

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Under...save your money, you won't scrape on anything...I've had it that way over a year.

Dec 5, 2006 | 11:07 PM

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Sorry, I didn't read page 3 until just now...

Dec 5, 2006 | 11:12 PM

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if you price difference aint much go over, other than that i think under is fine.

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Dec 6, 2006 | 07:38 AM

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Full 3"

wow.. nice. i ahve 3" and went under

Dec 6, 2006 | 09:57 AM

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I would go under the axle. See the end of the True Duals Sticky for my pics. Its a lot cheaper, easier, and should flow a lot better. I have yet to have my axle drop down and slap the exhaust.

Out of curiosity when going under the axle, this would be what I would be afraid of (although I voted over), after jacking up the car and placing the car on jack stands and lowering the axle and having the axle droop down and touch the piping. Does anyone have this problem? Any comments on working on the car like this? How would you get around it?

Dec 6, 2006 | 10:27 AM

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i went under...really the only way if you go 3"

Dec 6, 2006 | 11:17 AM

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I went under w/4"
I just disconnect my I pipe and drop the muffler if I must jack the body.

Dec 6, 2006 | 01:27 PM

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i went under...really the only way if you go 3"

yup... that is what i did

Dec 6, 2006 | 02:46 PM

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Is 3" over pretty much impossible if you are lowered?

Dec 6, 2006 | 03:08 PM

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I've got 3" under but I run a flat oval pipe under the axle for another 1-1.5" of clearance (with the axle). I still wouldn't try to jack it up and let the rear end hang...I've got disconnects right in front of the axle and it takes like 3 minutes to undo it. I've got a 4 post drive-on lift, so it's not a problem for me.

Dec 6, 2006 | 06:19 PM

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with the oval pipe, arent you restricitng your exhaust???

Dec 6, 2006 | 06:22 PM

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Not that far back...a lot of people reduce to 2.5" after the x-pipe. This actually has about the same area as the 3" pipe (it is wider than 3" but thinner). And it gradually reduces it into an oval and back into a round pipe. They are made as frame clearance tubes, but I'm using them to clear the axle. I don't know if they were really worth it (might give me 1-2" extra between the axle and pipes) but they definitely aren't hurting anything.

Dec 6, 2006 | 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SUTTERERMAN85

i went under...really the only way if you go 3"

How can you make a comment like that after seeing multiple dual 3" over-the-axle guys post up in this thread?

I don't have duals right now, and I'm still debating whether or not I want to spend the money to do it. I have lots of other things to do before exhaust again (fueling, nitrous/FI, motor) :doh:

Dec 11, 2006 | 09:46 PM

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Im gonna go over when i get the cash

Dec 11, 2006 | 10:03 PM

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How is 3'' under really the only way.

I have 3'' over the axle and i couldnt be happier. I have the bmr panhard relocation kit and im lowered a good inch on the rear with plenty of room to go 2'' or more. Now if my 315 would fit without rubbing with a 2'' drop is another story. I just think it doesnt look as clean going under the axle.

Glad to see you made the right choice

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