[dadunkindude]

I found a way to hide the "tin can" of our mufflers behind the bumper. Unfortunately, a rock did it for me and the exhaust burned a hole in my lower bumper cover.

Because :worthless:, see below. Can somebody take a picture of their right rear (as you look at the rear bumper) muffler mount so I know how badly I damaged mine?

The "hidden muffler"

The "hidden muffler" x2

The burned through plastic

Zoomed out view of burned through plastic

The bent bracket

The bent bracket x2

The normal bracket?

 

[JoeBecker]

How badly damaged?

Extremely! That wasn't a rock, that was a ROCK!

Comparing the two upper supports, it looks almost like all that you need to do is rotate the rubber part back to how it looks in my picture.
Needs to come down and back toward the front of the vehicle (counterclockwise).

The lower support looks fine. How does your pipe to muffler transition look?

 

[Dawson]

I dunno what the hell you were doing! I've been some PLACES and have barely scuffed my muff. Dirty, I know.

 

[dadunkindude]

Comparing the two upper supports, it looks almost like all that you need to do is rotate the rubber part back to how it looks in my picture.
Needs to come down and back toward the front of the vehicle (counterclockwise).

That's what I thought too, but I tugged on that bracket for forever and it didn't budge. Maybe the muffler shop will have better luck.

How does your pipe to muffler transition look?

I checked it, no noticeable cracks or bends.

 

[JoeBecker]

That's what I thought too, but I tugged on that bracket for forever and it didn't budge.

Here's what you do, call up quasimodem51. Head up to Canada and strap that rock he moved around to the muffler support. I am sure that tugging on that rock for a few minutes will adjust it for you.

 

[UA_who]

Joe,
You got two zingers in one sentence - Dadunkindude and Quasi. Well done.


Dadunkindude, I'm assuming you're not driving it until you can get the exhaust down below the bumper plastic?

 

[dadunkindude]

Dadunkindude, I'm assuming you're not driving it until you can get the exhaust down below the bumper plastic?

Only to Midas and the dealership to see who can repair it cheaper...

 

[dadunkindude]

All's well that ends well I guess. I took in into Midas and they pried it back into place with a crowbar. They also Dremeled down the melted plastic to make it flush again. No damage to the muffler or the exhaust system. All told, repair cost $15 plus tax.

 

[Keeping Fingers Crossed]

Dude,,,,,what about the melted plastic.YOu plan on getting that fixed as well?

 

[dadunkindude]

Dude,,,,,what about the melted plastic.YOu plan on getting that fixed as well?

They pretty much did all they could. The only way to fix it is to replace the whole bumper cover. They sanded down all the hanging down plastic, so all that's left of the injury is a small half-disc piece missing from the lower bumper cover. You can't even see there's a piece missing unless you get on the ground and look under the car.

 

[patriotpierre]

Here's what you do, call up quasimodem51. Head up to Canada and strap that rock he moved around to the muffler support. I am sure that tugging on that rock for a few minutes will adjust it for you.

So you got a quasimidas job done instead

 

[psaulesl]

dadunkindude: Glad to hear you're all fixed.
I wouldn't bother replacing the rear bumper cover either. It adds to your Patriot's uniqueness. Another battle scar

 

[GenXer]

I was hoping it was a rock or something that did it, because that would be one of the worst mods in the world...lol

 

[jp-ajdayt]

My custom Hushpower muffler fits perfectly in a slot (from the front to the back), sounds growly and adds more power! Costs were $350.00 to considerably more (depending on what you want (like dual exhausts with custom tips)).

 

[jepstr67]

I think I'd stay with the black paint method.

Can you hide the damage to the bumper cover? Or will you need to replace it?

 

[JoeBecker]

The bumper damage is a "beauty mark".