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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 09:30 AM
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Here are a few more pics:

Here is the driver side tip-Looks OK


Here is the passenger side tip, the pipe is shorter compared to the driver side. Also canted more downward:



Here is how the rear mount looks, the mounting bolt is misaligned forward. Does anyone think this is acceptable, or can be fixed with a few knocks of a hammer?


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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Dicecal
Well, it seems like a trend. Wish I would have known this before I bought Allens pipes, I may have to eat these- very frustrating!!!
No way should you have to eat them.. If Allens has any brains he will make good on them... I thought they were making you a new side?? Is that having a problem also??

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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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Hey DICECAL: I think that is the same lift my car was on recently!

I would not settle for anything that is not right. Mine fit great but they were not from Allens.......BUT, with that said, I have heard both good and not so good from others from this vendor so hopefully they can make it right for you!

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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by joec
No way should you have to eat them.. If Allens has any brains he will make good on them... I thought they were making you a new side?? Is that having a problem also??

/joe
Allen's agreed to make a new driver side pipe for me. He thinks the passenger side pipe is acceptable, and that the shop should mod it to fit better. I'm going to try to persuade him to give me a new passenger side pipe as well. If no, they are going back.....
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