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How to Install Gibson 3 in. / 2.5 in. Dual Extreme Aluminized Cat-Back Exhaust System - Split Side Exit on your F-150

Installation Time

3 hours

Tools Required
  • HACKSAW
  • JACKSTAND
  • 1/2” WRENCH & SOCKET
  • 9/16” SOCKET & WRENCH
  • 15MM WRENCH & SOCKET
  • WD-40
  • MEASURING TAPE

WHEN INSTALLING THIS EXHAUST SYSTEM MAKE SURE YOU USE ALL THE PROPER SAFTEY PRECAUTIONS. USE JACK STAND TO SUPPORT THE TRUCK WHILE OFF THE GROUND. SET PARKING BRAKE, BLOCK THE TIRES AND USE SAFTEY GLASSES AND GLOVES. DO NOT WORK WITH HOT PIPES! 


TO REMOVE YOUR STOCK EXHAUST, REMOVE IT FROM FLANGE LOCATED JUST IN FRONT OF THE MUFFLER REMOVE HANGERS FROM RUBBER GROMMETS BY PULLING EXHAUST TOWARDS THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, USE WD-40 TO AID IN REMOVAL, LEAVE GROMMETS IN PLACE. 


INSTALL HEADPIPE #A INTO STOCK FLANGE., ATTACH WITH BOLT KIT PROVIDED. DO NOT TIGHTEN. INSERT WELDED HANGER INTO RUBBER GROMMET. 


INSTALL MUFFLER # B ONTO HEADPIPE 1 ½” TO 2”. USE CLAMP ‘# G TO SECURE MUFFLER TO HEADPIPE. DO NOT TIGHTEN. USE A JACK STAND TO HOLD UP THE MUFFLER. OUTLETS SHOULD BE LEVEL. 


ON DRIVER SIDE: ATTACH  REAR TAILPIPE HANFGER #I TO FRAME USING BOLT KIT PROVIDED


INSTALL DRIVERS SIDE TAILPIPE # D INTO MUFFLER 1 ½” TO 2”. INSERT WELDED HANGERS INTO RUBBER GROMMETS. USE CLAMP # H TO SECURE PIPE TO MUFFLER, DO NOT TIGHTEN. 


INSTALL PASSENGER SIDE TAILPIPE # C INTO MUFFLER 1 ½” TO 2”. INSERT WELDED HANGER INTO RUBBER GROMMET, USE CLAMP # H TO SECURE PIPE TO MUFFLER. DO NOT TIGHTEN. ROTATE PIPE TOWARDS DRIVERSIDE. 


INSTALL EXIT PIPES # E ONTO TAILPIPES. ROTATE OUT TO THE SIDES; ATTACH TO TAILPIPES WITH CLAMPS # H. 


INSTALL YOUR STAINLESS TIPS TO YOUR DESIRED LOOK THEN GO BACK AND TIGHTEN ALL CLAMPS, ROTATE SYSTEM FOR BEST CLEARANCE BEFORE TIGHTENING. 

MAKE SURE YOU AT LEAST A 1" CLEARANCE ON ALL BRAKE LINES, FUEL LINES, SHOCKS, TIRES, ETC. USE ZIP TIES TO TIE BRAKE LINES OUT OF THE WAY.