Dent in exhaust pipe cross over section

thetruck454 · June 16, 2016

Mine looks the same, caught me off guard at first too.

Donstar · June 17, 2016

Mine looks the same, caught me off guard at first too.

Is the dent in the same location? A couple of days ago I had my truck in for an oil change and asked them to have a look at the dent. Two technicians examined the section of pipe and they believe the truck came from the factory like this. There are no other marks or scratches indicating it was from a hit. I believe they are saying that this dent is not found in the other similar trucks they service, but it is not damage. I cannot imagine how there can be unique parts installed at the factory!

gamudslinger88 · June 17, 2016

It's relieved for clearance.

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thetruck454 · June 17, 2016

Is the dent in the same location? A couple of days ago I had my truck in for an oil change and asked them to have a look at the dent. Two technicians examined the section of pipe and they believe the truck came from the factory like this. There are no other marks or scratches indicating it was from a hit. I believe they are saying that this dent is not found in the other similar trucks they service, but it is not damage. I cannot imagine how there can be unique parts installed at the factory!

. Yea mineil is in the same spot. It doesn't exactly look "professionally" done. Lol

cato · June 17, 2016

Mine's like that too.

07Softail · June 20, 2016

THEY ARE ALL THE SAME!!!!

RT

Donstar · June 25, 2016

THEY ARE ALL THE SAME!!!!

RT

The strange thing is that they are not all the same. Today I was at my dealership and had the opportunity to look under several similar trucks. Yes, some had dents but there was little consistency in size, shape and location. I know this is not an issue but I find it a little odd.

L86 All Terrain · June 25, 2016

All the "dents" are in the same location. They simply pressed the crossover pipe from d/s cat to p/s cat. Then one more small one by the resonator to clear the crossmember. These are not "dents" they are simply creting more clearance so contact is not made while truck flexs/offroading. The internal volume of the pipe has not changed. Adding aftermarket pipe that hangs down way below the crossmembers and skid pans isnt a good idea if you actually leave pavement with your truck.

Donstar · June 25, 2016

All the "dents" are in the same location. They simply pressed the crossover pipe from d/s cat to p/s cat. Then one more small one by the resonator to clear the crossmember. These are not "dents" they are simply creting more clearance so contact is not made while truck flexs/offroading. The internal volume of the pipe has not changed. Adding aftermarket pipe that hangs down way below the crossmembers and skid pans isnt a good idea if you actually leave pavement with your truck.

Thanks for your explanation. I included a picture on the previous page of the irregularity I am referring to. It is not a problem nor does it have any purpose. It is not a crease associated with the bend of a pipe nor is it in a place requiring any special clearance. It does not look "machine made" and I suspect it is more accidental than intentional.