Hi All,

Need a new muffler/tail pipe for my 1994 pickup. Local Autozone wasn't much help. Where are y'all buying parts from?

Thanks in advance!

-Shane

 

Depends just what your favorite exhaust manufacture is I have been using Walker Exhaust for years

I have learned not to expect many parts to be in stock for older Toyota`s so order in advance or wait a day or two.

I used to use NAPA or the dealer since Napa is trying to compete with the other chains one must really be careful to get the better grade of parts

Some like Rock Auto some look up part numbers and buy on Amazon or Ebay . but be aware of all the knock offs .

 

I just take mine to Midas. Sounds like an el cheapo solution, but it payed off on my 87 4Runner. The muffler developed a leak where the pipe goes into it, 25+ years ago. Took it in to Midas in Yuma. They put in a new OEM muffler, and checked the rest of the pipes. A couple years back now, it did it again. I took it in to Midas here in K Falls. They looked through their records, and proceeded to replace the muffler, and inspected the rest of the system again. All free! I may not have a super aftermarket system, but when they said "lifetime warranty", they MEANT it!

I'll stick with what I know works for me. That's just me, though. I never could get decent at welding the thin metal of the pipes, etc the exhaust is made of, though, so maybe it's just my failure. Oh, yeah, no pipe bending equipment, either. Might have something to do with it all...

Good luck, whatever you decide.
Pat☺

 

The thing with any of those Chain Exhaust Shops they are only as good as the employees.

Seems you got real lucky around here I wonder if they could find the muffler!!

Welding thin material having the proper equipment and some skills the trick is tack it in place remove to finish or at least drop the pipe so you have easy access to the complete joint

You want thin 16 gauge black stove pipe now that was a challenge