Part # 1005550 w/stainless steel angle cut tips
Part # 1005555 w/stainless steel blunt cut
tips
Part # 1005560 w/painted blunt cut tips
Kit fits 2002 full-size Dodge 1/2 ton Ram pickup, 2WD & 4WD, all
wheel bases, w/3.7L V6, 4.7L & 5.9L V8 For
vehicles only with 2-1/2” exhaust at the
converter.
Heartthrob exhaust systems are manufactured
in--Litchfield, MN
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.
Limitation of liability--Disclaimers: The regulation of emissions
production, noise levels and safety standards is undertaken by the
federal government, each of the fifty state 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.
HARDWARE KIT:
2) 3/8” nuts
2) 3/8” x 3-1/2” bolts
2) 33012 1/2” large
washers
2) 3/8” lock washers
6) 2-1/4” clamps
1) 2-1/2” clamp
2) BR91930 swinger hangers
1) 2-1/2” hanger clamp-# 2966
1) left 2-1/4” hanger clamp-# 2965
1) right 2-1/4” hanger clamp-# 2964
2) 33219 3/8” fender washers
2) muffler tips--stainless or painted
1) right tail pipe
1) 42” 2-1/2” ID/OD extension pipe
1) y-pipe
1) left tail pipe
1) 2-1/4” tail pipe extension
1) left rear tail pipe extension
INSTRUCTIONS:
NOTE: do not tighten any clamps or nuts and bolts until the last
step!! Before cutting any pipes it is a good idea to lay out all
the included pipes along side the vehicle and get a good idea of how
the pipes will hang on the vehicle. Please read the instructions
fully and thoroughly before you begin.
1) Remove the old exhaust system at the inlet of the muffler,
leaving only the y-pipe, converters, and the extension pipe on the
truck. A notched 2-1/2” ID/OD extension pipe and extra 2-1/2”
clamp have been included to replace the original stainless steel
extension pipe if you so desire.
2) If necessary, install the 42” 2-1/2” ID/OD extension pipe to the
converter pipe, lining up the notch. For quad cab long box
(160.5” w.b.) no cutting is necessary. For quad cab short box and
regular cab long box (140.5” w.b.), cut 20” off the o.d. end of the
extension pipe, and for the regular cab short box (120.5” w.b.) cut off
40”, and you may need to trim the inlet of the y to length for proper
fit.
3) Install the y-pipe to the extension pipe, using the 2-1/2”
hanger clamp to connect the two pieces. Make sure that the y-pipe
is mounted parallel to the ground.
4) Install the right tail pipe (it has 4 bends) making sure that
you have at least 1/2” of clearance from the shock. Install the
right 2-1/4” hanger clamp to the existing o.e. rubber hanger mount at
the connecting point of the right tail pipe and the y pipe, and clamp
to this junction. This hanger is longer than the left hanger
clamp, and it has an offset s-bend in the wire.
5) Install the left tail pipe (2 bends) to the y-pipe using the
left 2-1/4” hanger clamp, making sure that you have clearance between
the rear brake line (bend bracket to the front if necessary), shock,
and spare tire. Connect the hanger to the o.e. rubber mount
above. NOTE: the tail pipe crosses over the top and behind
the rear differential.
6) Install the rear portion of the left tail pipe (it has one
bend) to the left tail pipe using a 2-1/4” clamp. Locate the 1”
hole (or drill a hole) in the frame above the middle of the rear
portion of the left tail pipe and using a 3/8” x 3-1/2” bolt, nut, lock
washer, and large and fender washers (install the smaller washer to the
bolt first, then the larger washer), mount the BR91930 to the
frame. Clamp the BR91930 hanger to the rear portion of the left
tail pipe using a 2-1/4” clamp. It may be necessary to put a 90
degree bend in the hanger for proper fit.
7) Install the rear portion of the right tail pipe (it is
straight & 16”) to the right tail pipe using a 2-1/4” clamp.
Locate the 1” hole (or drill a hole) in the frame above the middle of
the rear portion of the right tail pipe and using a 3/8” x 3-1/2” bolt,
nut, lock washer, and large and fender washers (install the smaller
washer to the bolt first, then the larger washer), mount the BR91930 to
the frame. Clamp the BR91930 hanger to the rear portion of the
left tail pipe using a 2-1/4” clamp. It may be necessary to put a
90 degree bend in the hanger for proper fit.
8) Trim the tail pipes to length. Install the tips to the
tail pipes using 2-1/4” clamps.
9) Tighten all clamps, nuts, and bolts. Check for leaks and
for clearance of all brake and fuel lines, and for clearance of all
chassis and frame components. We recommend tack welding the
joints (not necessary though).