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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 10:11 AM
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Exhaust Hanger question

Found out that the left (driver's) side exhaust hangar bracket is rusted through and broken, and I also found out the replacement is over $60...

I was planning on doing the one-ball mod pretty soon, and was wondering if the bracket on the right side resonator is the same or similar enough to work? That one appears to be in good shape and I won't be needing it for that side anymore anyway...

Anybody know?
 
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 10:49 AM
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The brackets are right and left oriented so they are not directly swapable. The bends will be going the wrong directions. Some modification of the bracket would be required. However, a muffler shop should be able to easily fabricate a bracket to replace the broken bracket or when the one ball is done modify the bracket from the other side to work.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Mister E
Found out that the left (driver's) side exhaust hangar bracket is rusted through and broken, and I also found out the replacement is over $60...
It happens to all of them but the bracket, top and bottom, lists for about $50 so I would find a new parts place.

Rich
 
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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 05:06 PM
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Depending on what the production date is on your car some of the hangers can be swapped left to right, but the earlier cars can't. If you need a good used one, I have a whole shelf of them I can sell you one.
 
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