KIT #1005050 S/S ANGLE CUT TIPS
#1005060 PAINTED BLUNT
TIPS
HEARTTHROB EXHAUST SYSTEMS ARE MANUFACTURED IN--LITCHFIELD, MN
DUAL EXHAUST KIT
FITS 1997-2000 DODGE DAKOTA 2WD & 4WD PICKUPS W/3.9L V-6 & 5.2L
V-8 AND SINGLE 2-1/2" EXHAUST AFTER THE CONVERTER. THIS KIT FITS
ALL WHEEL BASE MODELS.
NOTE: DO NOT TIGHTEN ANY CLAMPS OR FASTENERS UNTIL THE LAST STEP!
NOTE: FOR REGULAR CAB SHORT BOX, YOU WILL NOT USE THE LONGER
EXTENSION PIPE. INSTEAD, YOU WILL NEED TO CUT THE Y-PIPE TO THE
LENGTH OF YOUR O.E. MUFFLER BODY. YOU WILL THEN NEED TO USE THE
INCLUDED 2-1/2” ID/ID ADAPTER TO CONNECT THE Y-PIPE TO THE CONVERTER.
1) FOR LONG BOX AND EXTENDED CAB MODELS, HOLD UP THE INCLUDED
EXTENSION PIPE TO THE EXISTING EXTENSION PIPE BETWEEN THE MUFFLER AND
THE CONVERTER. THE INCLUDED EXTENSION PIPE WILL BE LONGER THAN
THE EXISTING EXTENSION PIPE ON THE LONG BOX MODELS. THE Y-PIPE
WILL REPLACE THE FULL LENGTH OF THE MUFFLER. MARK THE EXTRA
LENGTH OF THE PIPE (FROM THE 2-1/2” O.D. END), YOU WILL NEED TO CUT AT
THIS LENGTH IN STEP 2). REMOVE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AT THE CLAMP
BEHIND THE CONVERTER LEAVING ONLY THE ORIGINAL Y PIPE, RUBBER MOUNTS
FOR HANGERS (EXCEPT FOR THE REAR ONE), AND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER ON
THE TRUCK. NOTE: ON MOST MODELS THIS IS STAINLESS
STEEL PIPE. YOU MAY WANT TO USE AS MUCH OF THIS O.E. PIPE AS
POSSIBLE AND CUT THE INCLUDED EXTENSION PIPE ACCORDINGLY.
NOTE: THE FRONT PIPE WILL NEED TO BE CUT TO FIT THE SHORTER WHEEL
BASE MODELS. THIS PIPE FITS EXTENDED CAB MODELS WITHOUT CUTTING.
2) FOR THOSE WITH REGULAR CAB MODELS, CUT OFF OF THE 2-1/2" O.D.
END OF THE FRONT PIPE THAT YOU MARKED OFF IN STEP 1). SLIP
THE FRONT PIPE INTO PLACE AND SLIDE THE 2-1/2" CLAMP ON THE PIPE.
FOR SHORT BOX MODELS, USE THE ADAPTER INSTEAD. NOTE: THE
INLET OF THE FRONT PIPE IS NOTCHED TO FIT THE O.E. PIPE.
3) USE THE 2-1/2" HANGER CLAMP TO ATTACH THE INLET OF THE Y
PIPE AND THE EXTENSION PIPE TOGETHER. MOUNT THE HANGER TO THE
FRONT O.E. RUBBER MOUNT.
4) INSTALL THE RIGHT TAIL PIPE TO THE Y PIPE USING A 2-1/4"
CLAMP. INSTALL THE 2-1/4" HANGER CLAMP ON THE RIGHT TAIL PIPE IN
THE FIRST BEND AND CONNECT TO THE O.E. RUBBER MOUNT BEHIND THE REAR
AXLE.
5) INSTALL THE LEFT TAIL PIPE TO THE Y PIPE USING A 2-1/4"
CLAMP. THE LEFT TAIL PIPE GOES UP OVER THE PUMPKIN AND BETWEEN
THE SPARE TIRE AND THE SHOCK.
6) INSTALL A THU900 (360 DEGREE SWINGER HANGER) TO THE LEFT AND
RIGHT TAIL PIPES AFTER THE REAR AXLE, BUT BEFORE THE TIPS. USE
THE BOLT, LOCK WASHER, FENDER WASHER AND NUT TO CONNECT THE SWINGER
HANGER TO THE FRAME. IF NO HOLE IS PRESENT, DRILL A 5/16" HOLE IN
THE FRAME. CONNECT THE SWINGER HANGER AND THE APPROPRIATE TAIL
PIPE USING A 2-1/4" CLAMP.
7) TRIM THE TAIL PIPES TO YOUR DESIRED LENGTH. INSTALL THE
TIPS TO THE TAIL PIPES USING THE 2-1/4" CLAMPS.
8) TIGHTEN ALL CLAMPS AND BOLTS. CHECK FOR CLEARANCE OF THE
FRAME, BODY, AND BRAKE AND FUEL LINES.
7) 2-1/4" CLAMPS
1) Y PIPE #0030002
1) 2-1/2" HANGER CLAMP-# 2950
1) LEFT TAIL PIPE #1004103
1) 2-1/4" HANGER CLAMP-# 2949
1) RIGHT TAIL PIPE #1005004
2) MUFFLER TIPS
2) BR91930 360 DEGREE SWINGER
HANGER
2) FENDER WASHERS
1) EXTENSION PIPE
2) 5/16” X 1" BOLTS
1) 2-1/2” ID/ID ADAPTER
2) 5/16" NUTS
2) 5/16" LOCK WASHERS
1) 2-1/2” CLAMP
DANGER WARNING: Should the purchaser decide to install this
exhaust product at home, be warned that pleasure car or light duty
truck/van “bumper” jacks are intended for emergency use only. The
use of frame contact jack stands in conjunction with a floor jack as
main support is highly recommended to minimize accidental dropping of a
vehicle while the installation proceeds.
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regulation of emissions production, noise levels and safety standards
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legislatures, and by many local municipalities, towns and counties.
The manufacturer makes no warranties of
merchantability, of fitness for a particular purpose, or that its
products are approved for general use, or that its products comply with
laws, regulations or ordinances in the states where they may be sold to
the ultimate purchaser, the consumer.
The entire risk as to the conformity of this product
in any such state and as to repair, should the product prove to be
defective or non-conforming, is on the retail purchaser, the buyer, the
ultimate consumer of such product and it is not upon the seller,
distributor, or manufacturer.
In this connection, retail purchaser, the buyer, the
ultimate consumer assumes the burden of the entire cost of any and all
necessary service, alterations, and or repair.
The foregoing statement limits the liability of the
manufacturer.