1997 Ford Explorer Muffler

JRVETTE

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1997 FORD EXPLORER
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
100,000 MILES

How hard it it to change the Muffler on the Ford explorer Sport 2 door. The Muffler is the one with 2 pipes on one end and 1 pipe on the other. Do I have to Remove any frame supports to get the Muffler out. Or is it just 3 clamps?

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 AT 6:34 AM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Are you refering to the Y-pipe? The muffler only has one in and one output. If you still have the OEM system, you will need to cut the old muffler off to replace it. Otherwise, you will end up spending 10 times the money to replace it with the entire system.

Let me know.
Joe

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Thursday, April 1st, 2010 AT 9:33 AM

JRVETTE

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The Muffler on the Explorer Sport With a Vin # with the letter E, has 2 inlet pipes on it and 1 outlet.

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Thursday, April 1st, 2010 AT 12:39 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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You shouldn't have any more trouble than a muffler with one inlet. If you have done mufflers before, I'm confident you'll be fine.

Let me know if you run into trouble.

Joe

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Thursday, April 1st, 2010 AT 1:11 PM