Hello,

My next project on my truck is going to be the exhaust. It looks like my muffler has a small hole and the tailpipe is hanging on by a thread. I know the exhaust work isn't the most exciting wrenching, but is it something that I can replace myself? I see the forward part has 2 bolts and the muffler hangs off a spring-type clip. I saw this on ebay and was wondering if I should just pull the trigger on the assembly.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-1986-19...CMake%3AToyota

I could get things from Rock Auto too. I'm not looking to do any serious off-roading so I'm happy with the basic package.

Or should I get the assembly and let a shop do it?

Curious if anyone has done this repair and how brutal it is.

 

I just bought a Bosal for my T100 from Autozone. Its decent quality, not top of the line but i really just want to get the heat away from the trunk. Havent gotten to install yet.
the only thing I dont like abt it is the hanger placement isnt exactly where the stock one is, but i can still hang it i think. Theres just one point that doesnt match up.
The hard part will be getting the two bolts off the joint. A sawzall, grinder, and/or torch will do the job.
also, there is a gasket that goes in there so get that gasket or youll have a leak there.
and youll probly need the rubber hangers. Muffler doesnt come with it and you might need to dqmage yours to get the old muffler off.

Go for it!

 

I've always just ordered the Toyota assembly and replaced it myself. It's two bolts on the flange, and one on the tailpipe hanger. The rest is rubber hooks. Super super easy. Problem is, the Toyota part is now obsolete.

I've successfully bought some time with the Permatex muffler patch goo, but it's just buying time.

You might also consider a Walker part: which claims to use some stainless steel (a good thing).

 

My header pipe is Bosal, the muffler is Walker. I prefer bolt on, it makes it easy to move the exhaust system out of the way if you have to do any trans work and reinstall without any fuss, or welding.

 

Assuming you've just used parts that replicate the OEM parts, the Walker system should be same as OEM and just bolt right up to the cat. No welding, no cutting, no fuss.

 

bosal makes components that match stock configuration, too. i’ve used bosal in both of my ‘87s. part numbers are in my upkeep thread on t4r.org.