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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 04:14 PM
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I just found the source of an annoying rattle. My stainless steel exhaust extensions. At a certain speed and vibration they rub and vibrate. Is there an after-market rubber spacer for these things?

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I'm not aware of any but maybe someone else here is. It might not be too hard to rig something up.
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I had the same problem. They are touching and that will cause an annoying sound at certain RPM's.

1.Loosen the screws on each extension.
2.Jam a wood shim in between each pair to seperate them.
3.Tighten the screws.

You may need to replace some of the screws or redrill a hole or 2 during this procedure.

Dave
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Originally Posted by DaDuck
I had the same problem. They are touching and that will cause an annoying sound at certain RPM's.

1.Loosen the screws on each extension.
2.Jam a wood shim in between each pair to seperate them.
3.Tighten the screws.

You may need to replace some of the screws or redrill a hole or 2 during this procedure.

Dave
I'll do that! Thanks for the tip!
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As a last resort you can always get them spot welded in place. Would only take one weld spot each.
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Originally Posted by DaDuck
I had the same problem. They are touching and that will cause an annoying sound at certain RPM's.

1.Loosen the screws on each extension.
2.Jam a wood shim in between each pair to seperate them.
3.Tighten the screws.



Dave
I did it and it worked! Thanks for the tip!!
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