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Dented muffler pretty bad now engine sounds louder at certain times during idol or in nuetral.

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by grislyatoms, Jul 25, 2021.

  1. Jul 25, 2021 at 11:25 AM
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    The runner took two hard smacks to the muffler and now the engine at certain points during idol or in neutral sounds louder than it did before the event. I think it mainly sounds louder when the compressor turns on. Is this because of the deformation of the dented muffler??? The vehicle seems to be running fine otherwise but I'm worried something else might be wrong. It has no check engine lights on and when the muffler pipe leading to the cat was being repaired I took a good look at the under side and could not see any other visible damage.
     
  2. Jul 25, 2021 at 11:26 AM
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    Its ripped wide open on the top passengers side, before the exaust goes into the muffler.

    You might find someone that replaced their stock muffler for the TRD version or vise-versa and would sell you one used.
     
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  4. Jul 25, 2021 at 3:12 PM
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    Yeah just as long as I'm not having engine trouble I don't mind dropping the 600 for a new one. Guess that's just the price you pay for being stupid and not knowing your limits...
     
  5. Jul 25, 2021 at 4:50 PM
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    Well there’s yer problem lol. That was a seriously hard hit. Even if you had full skids, would that area hve even been ptotected?

    Hopefully you can find a used one.
     
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  6. Jul 25, 2021 at 8:22 PM
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    Where are you located @grislyatoms ?
    I have a complete stock muffler (Easy bolt on install) that I'll make you a good deal on if you are near west TN.
     
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    I’m sorry, but I had to LOL. Idol and nuetral. LOL. Manuel and warrenty need a refresh.
     
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    I have a muffler in Bay Area, CA available
     
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    for a 100 you have my 1800 mile take off from my 18 off road I’m in nyc
     
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  10. Jul 26, 2021 at 11:18 AM
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    Wow, you guys are great offering up to the OP. A gently used OEM muffler is light years away better than anything aftermarket
     
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    Anyone near the DC area that has a nearly new used exhaust? My 21 Venture came with the TRD Pro exhaust and I don't like it. I just want to go stock.
     
  12. Jul 27, 2021 at 7:40 AM
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    I've got a brand new muffler and tailpipe (take off with 20 miles on odo) in Atlanta. Easy to ship.
     
  13. Jul 27, 2021 at 3:38 PM
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    Hope the OP is able to pick something up. As for me, seeing all these offers makes me wanna pick up a spare replacement for when my 4runner gets up there in age.
     

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