Hey, thanks for saying that, now I don't feel so sheepish about farming my
muffler work out. Yeah, I _could_ do it myself, laying on my back on the
cold floor while crap falls in my eyes, trying to make something that
*almost* fits work right, but these days I'm happy to pay someone else to
suffer for me.


On Mon, 24 Jan 2005, Jeff Strickland wrote:

> Personally, I find exhaust systems to be bothersome. The bolts are ALWAYS
> rusted, there is dirt and crap that falls into my eyes, the new stuff NEVER
> fits right and I have to jerry-rig everything. I will never do my own
> exhaust again, I just go to the neighborhood Mom & Pop Muffler. They will
> custom make everything, and put it on straight. And, they are done in an
> hour.
>
>
>
>
> <matthewf_boi@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1106544629.981459.230860@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>> I have an 82 cj7 with the 258 that I need to do some exhaust work on,
>> but I am having problems finding parts.
>>
>> I already picked up a catback kit from 4wd.com. Now looking for
>> everything in front of that (catalytic convertor and front pipe).
>>
>> My current cat does not have the air tap on the side, but the
>> replacement parts I have found all say "81-86 w/ tap". If I get the
>> $15 air tube kit will these work?
>>
>> Also I wanted to replace my front pipe at the same time while I am in
>> there (since they are only $50) but all the parts I can find say "83-86
>> cj7". is there something that makes my '82 much different from the '83
>> parts?
>>
>> any suggested vendors? i'm looking for stock kind of stuff (not
>> interested in the $600 porcelain coated unobtainium models that will
>> shave a second off my 0-60 times).
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Matthew
>>
>
>
>

--
"I defer to your plainly more vivid memories of topless women with
whips....r"
R. H. Draney recalls AFU in the Good Old Days.

 

Hey, thanks for saying that, now I don't feel so sheepish about farming my
muffler work out. Yeah, I _could_ do it myself, laying on my back on the
cold floor while crap falls in my eyes, trying to make something that
*almost* fits work right, but these days I'm happy to pay someone else to
suffer for me.


On Mon, 24 Jan 2005, Jeff Strickland wrote:

> Personally, I find exhaust systems to be bothersome. The bolts are ALWAYS
> rusted, there is dirt and crap that falls into my eyes, the new stuff NEVER
> fits right and I have to jerry-rig everything. I will never do my own
> exhaust again, I just go to the neighborhood Mom & Pop Muffler. They will
> custom make everything, and put it on straight. And, they are done in an
> hour.
>
>
>
>
> <matthewf_boi@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1106544629.981459.230860@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>> I have an 82 cj7 with the 258 that I need to do some exhaust work on,
>> but I am having problems finding parts.
>>
>> I already picked up a catback kit from 4wd.com. Now looking for
>> everything in front of that (catalytic convertor and front pipe).
>>
>> My current cat does not have the air tap on the side, but the
>> replacement parts I have found all say "81-86 w/ tap". If I get the
>> $15 air tube kit will these work?
>>
>> Also I wanted to replace my front pipe at the same time while I am in
>> there (since they are only $50) but all the parts I can find say "83-86
>> cj7". is there something that makes my '82 much different from the '83
>> parts?
>>
>> any suggested vendors? i'm looking for stock kind of stuff (not
>> interested in the $600 porcelain coated unobtainium models that will
>> shave a second off my 0-60 times).
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Matthew
>>
>
>
>

--
"I defer to your plainly more vivid memories of topless women with
whips....r"
R. H. Draney recalls AFU in the Good Old Days.

 

Hey, thanks for saying that, now I don't feel so sheepish about farming my
muffler work out. Yeah, I _could_ do it myself, laying on my back on the
cold floor while crap falls in my eyes, trying to make something that
*almost* fits work right, but these days I'm happy to pay someone else to
suffer for me.


On Mon, 24 Jan 2005, Jeff Strickland wrote:

> Personally, I find exhaust systems to be bothersome. The bolts are ALWAYS
> rusted, there is dirt and crap that falls into my eyes, the new stuff NEVER
> fits right and I have to jerry-rig everything. I will never do my own
> exhaust again, I just go to the neighborhood Mom & Pop Muffler. They will
> custom make everything, and put it on straight. And, they are done in an
> hour.
>
>
>
>
> <matthewf_boi@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1106544629.981459.230860@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>> I have an 82 cj7 with the 258 that I need to do some exhaust work on,
>> but I am having problems finding parts.
>>
>> I already picked up a catback kit from 4wd.com. Now looking for
>> everything in front of that (catalytic convertor and front pipe).
>>
>> My current cat does not have the air tap on the side, but the
>> replacement parts I have found all say "81-86 w/ tap". If I get the
>> $15 air tube kit will these work?
>>
>> Also I wanted to replace my front pipe at the same time while I am in
>> there (since they are only $50) but all the parts I can find say "83-86
>> cj7". is there something that makes my '82 much different from the '83
>> parts?
>>
>> any suggested vendors? i'm looking for stock kind of stuff (not
>> interested in the $600 porcelain coated unobtainium models that will
>> shave a second off my 0-60 times).
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Matthew
>>
>
>
>

--
"I defer to your plainly more vivid memories of topless women with
whips....r"
R. H. Draney recalls AFU in the Good Old Days.

 

I totally agree! I gave up on exhausts years ago. Far far too much
work and when you farm it out you can get a lifetime warranty to boot.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Lee Ayrton wrote:
>
> Hey, thanks for saying that, now I don't feel so sheepish about farming my
> muffler work out. Yeah, I _could_ do it myself, laying on my back on the
> cold floor while crap falls in my eyes, trying to make something that
> *almost* fits work right, but these days I'm happy to pay someone else to
> suffer for me.
>
> On Mon, 24 Jan 2005, Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
> > Personally, I find exhaust systems to be bothersome. The bolts are ALWAYS
> > rusted, there is dirt and crap that falls into my eyes, the new stuff NEVER
> > fits right and I have to jerry-rig everything. I will never do my own
> > exhaust again, I just go to the neighborhood Mom & Pop Muffler. They will
> > custom make everything, and put it on straight. And, they are done in an
> > hour.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > <matthewf_boi@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:1106544629.981459.230860@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> >> I have an 82 cj7 with the 258 that I need to do some exhaust work on,
> >> but I am having problems finding parts.
> >>
> >> I already picked up a catback kit from 4wd.com. Now looking for
> >> everything in front of that (catalytic convertor and front pipe).
> >>
> >> My current cat does not have the air tap on the side, but the
> >> replacement parts I have found all say "81-86 w/ tap". If I get the
> >> $15 air tube kit will these work?
> >>
> >> Also I wanted to replace my front pipe at the same time while I am in
> >> there (since they are only $50) but all the parts I can find say "83-86
> >> cj7". is there something that makes my '82 much different from the '83
> >> parts?
> >>
> >> any suggested vendors? i'm looking for stock kind of stuff (not
> >> interested in the $600 porcelain coated unobtainium models that will
> >> shave a second off my 0-60 times).
> >>
> >> Thanks!
> >> Matthew
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> "I defer to your plainly more vivid memories of topless women with
> whips....r"
> R. H. Draney recalls AFU in the Good Old Days.

 

I totally agree! I gave up on exhausts years ago. Far far too much
work and when you farm it out you can get a lifetime warranty to boot.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Lee Ayrton wrote:
>
> Hey, thanks for saying that, now I don't feel so sheepish about farming my
> muffler work out. Yeah, I _could_ do it myself, laying on my back on the
> cold floor while crap falls in my eyes, trying to make something that
> *almost* fits work right, but these days I'm happy to pay someone else to
> suffer for me.
>
> On Mon, 24 Jan 2005, Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
> > Personally, I find exhaust systems to be bothersome. The bolts are ALWAYS
> > rusted, there is dirt and crap that falls into my eyes, the new stuff NEVER
> > fits right and I have to jerry-rig everything. I will never do my own
> > exhaust again, I just go to the neighborhood Mom & Pop Muffler. They will
> > custom make everything, and put it on straight. And, they are done in an
> > hour.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > <matthewf_boi@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:1106544629.981459.230860@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> >> I have an 82 cj7 with the 258 that I need to do some exhaust work on,
> >> but I am having problems finding parts.
> >>
> >> I already picked up a catback kit from 4wd.com. Now looking for
> >> everything in front of that (catalytic convertor and front pipe).
> >>
> >> My current cat does not have the air tap on the side, but the
> >> replacement parts I have found all say "81-86 w/ tap". If I get the
> >> $15 air tube kit will these work?
> >>
> >> Also I wanted to replace my front pipe at the same time while I am in
> >> there (since they are only $50) but all the parts I can find say "83-86
> >> cj7". is there something that makes my '82 much different from the '83
> >> parts?
> >>
> >> any suggested vendors? i'm looking for stock kind of stuff (not
> >> interested in the $600 porcelain coated unobtainium models that will
> >> shave a second off my 0-60 times).
> >>
> >> Thanks!
> >> Matthew
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> "I defer to your plainly more vivid memories of topless women with
> whips....r"
> R. H. Draney recalls AFU in the Good Old Days.

 

I totally agree! I gave up on exhausts years ago. Far far too much
work and when you farm it out you can get a lifetime warranty to boot.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Lee Ayrton wrote:
>
> Hey, thanks for saying that, now I don't feel so sheepish about farming my
> muffler work out. Yeah, I _could_ do it myself, laying on my back on the
> cold floor while crap falls in my eyes, trying to make something that
> *almost* fits work right, but these days I'm happy to pay someone else to
> suffer for me.
>
> On Mon, 24 Jan 2005, Jeff Strickland wrote:
>
> > Personally, I find exhaust systems to be bothersome. The bolts are ALWAYS
> > rusted, there is dirt and crap that falls into my eyes, the new stuff NEVER
> > fits right and I have to jerry-rig everything. I will never do my own
> > exhaust again, I just go to the neighborhood Mom & Pop Muffler. They will
> > custom make everything, and put it on straight. And, they are done in an
> > hour.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > <matthewf_boi@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:1106544629.981459.230860@c13g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> >> I have an 82 cj7 with the 258 that I need to do some exhaust work on,
> >> but I am having problems finding parts.
> >>
> >> I already picked up a catback kit from 4wd.com. Now looking for
> >> everything in front of that (catalytic convertor and front pipe).
> >>
> >> My current cat does not have the air tap on the side, but the
> >> replacement parts I have found all say "81-86 w/ tap". If I get the
> >> $15 air tube kit will these work?
> >>
> >> Also I wanted to replace my front pipe at the same time while I am in
> >> there (since they are only $50) but all the parts I can find say "83-86
> >> cj7". is there something that makes my '82 much different from the '83
> >> parts?
> >>
> >> any suggested vendors? i'm looking for stock kind of stuff (not
> >> interested in the $600 porcelain coated unobtainium models that will
> >> shave a second off my 0-60 times).
> >>
> >> Thanks!
> >> Matthew
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> "I defer to your plainly more vivid memories of topless women with
> whips....r"
> R. H. Draney recalls AFU in the Good Old Days.

 

Ditto.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Mike Romain wrote:
>
> I totally agree! I gave up on exhausts years ago. Far far too much
> work and when you farm it out you can get a lifetime warranty to boot.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

 

Ditto.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Mike Romain wrote:
>
> I totally agree! I gave up on exhausts years ago. Far far too much
> work and when you farm it out you can get a lifetime warranty to boot.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

 

Ditto.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Mike Romain wrote:
>
> I totally agree! I gave up on exhausts years ago. Far far too much
> work and when you farm it out you can get a lifetime warranty to boot.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

 

L.W. ("ßill") ------ III did pass the time by typing:
> Ditto.

Same here except for header work.

> Mike Romain wrote:
>>
>> I totally agree! I gave up on exhausts years ago. Far far too much
>> work and when you farm it out you can get a lifetime warranty to boot.
>>
>> Mike
>> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's