CURT 1 1/4 hitch and Stock muffler -

[Kurcha]

So I am due to receive the MBRP exhaust (just not yet), and I received my new CURT hitch system...

CURT hitch mount:
Easy to install without modifications.
Decent price (purchased an open box @amazon for $93 and it came looking new)

Functionality:
I suppose it works fine, mounting points seem to be firm.

WITH STOCK EXHAUST?
NO- they bump every 3 seconds and make a lot of noise.

This was mentioned in a previous thread but I chose to ignore the warning.





It seems to be very close but the hitch and the body move together so there is no problem there.




Good luck on your project.

 

[sikedsyko]

I used some exhaust hangers like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/400722216378?lpid=82 To lower the exhaust about .75" and it made a huge difference in the amount of noise I get from it banging. I only get the noise if I hit a bump while cornering fairly hard or if I hit a REALLY big bump going to fast.

With a little work, I could probably figure out a way to reduce the side to side movement as well and get it down to almost never tapping.

Probably the best solution though is to go with an exhaust without a rear chamber. I'm probably going to have mine removed and straight pipe put in.

 

[Kurcha]

Thanks, All I want is for those considering a Hitch to know what they are getting into. Thanks for the input!

 

[iso100]

I just installed my MBRP and Curt hitch a few hours ago. No rubbing at all and I didn't trim the heat shield either.

 

[iso100]

 

[Kurcha]

Awesome, I have been following your thread... I just wanted to highlight that the hitch and stock exhaust is a NO go.
It looks great!

Thanks!

 

[Kurcha]

Did you use one or two?

Thanks!

I used some exhaust hangers like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/400722216378?lpid=82 To lower the exhaust about .75" and it made a huge difference in the amount of noise I get from it banging. I only get the noise if I hit a bump while cornering fairly hard or if I hit a REALLY big bump going to fast.

With a little work, I could probably figure out a way to reduce the side to side movement as well and get it down to almost never tapping.

Probably the best solution though is to go with an exhaust without a rear chamber. I'm probably going to have mine removed and straight pipe put in.

 

[sikedsyko]

Did you use one or two?

Thanks!

I bought two, but I only ended up installing the one near the very back. Next time I have the car up, I'll probably install the next one back and see if it makes it any better.

 

[Kurcha]

Thanks for the help... My exhaust is two weeks away (best case scenario) and the knocking is bothering.

Will report results.

I bought two, but I only ended up installing the one near the very back. Next time I have the car up, I'll probably install the next one back and see if it makes it any better.

 

[Kurcha]

I purchased a regular hanger from the autoparts and did this using a bolt and nut I had on hand... This until my MBRP catback makes it to me...






Noise is gone for now... Thanks!