{"product_id":"magnaflow-bre-exhaust-kit-00-03-dodge-dakota","title":"BRExhaust Direct-Fit Exhaust System Kit 00-03 Dodge Dakota 4.7L and 5.9L","description":"\u003ch4\u003eA Clamp-On V8 Dakota System With No Flange Gasket to Chase\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBRExhaust 106-0595 is the direct-fit exhaust for the 2000 to 2003 Dodge Dakota with either the 4.7L or the 5.9L V8. The distinguishing detail on this kit is the inlet: it is a clamp-on connection rather than a bolted flange, so no gasket or spring bolt kit ships with it, and four 2.5 in U-bolt clamps do the sealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle 21.5 in standard-replacement aluminized muffler measuring 7 in high by 9 in wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5 in main piping diameter, mandrel bent through the chassis routing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClamp-on inlet type, which means this kit ships with no gasket or seal and no spring bolt kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour 2.5 in U-bolt clamps supplied to make every joint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM-location exit with all emissions hardware left intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-piece design that routes around the axle, crossmembers and brackets with no cutting or welding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe BRExhaust 106-0595 carton contains all pipes, the muffler, the hardware and instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine and years\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDodge Dakota\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000-2003, 4.7L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDodge Dakota\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000-2003, 5.9L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 3.9L Dakota is a different part number in the same family, so the engine must be confirmed before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCab and bed restrictions have not been published for this kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBRExhaust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e106-0595\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect-Fit Exhaust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMuffler quantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMuffler body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.5 in L x 7 in H x 9 in W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMuffler and pipe material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminized steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMuffler finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSatin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain piping diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInlet type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClamp on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClamping type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eU-bolt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHangers included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting bracket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring bolt kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGasket or seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCatalytic converter included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-year unlimited-mileage construction warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne BRExhaust 106-0595 direct-fit exhaust kit with all pipes and the 21.5 in muffler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour 2.5 in U-bolt clamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout BRExhaust\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBRExhaust's direct-fit kits are packaged around the connection style the vehicle actually uses, and this Dakota kit is a clamp-on design rather than a flanged one. That removes the gasket as a wear item on 106-0595 but puts more weight on getting the slip joints clean and fully engaged before the clamps go down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Dakota engines does this kit fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 4.7L and 5.9L V8 Dakotas from 2000 through 2003. Smaller-engine Dakotas of the same years take a different system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is there no gasket in the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe inlet is a clamp-on connection rather than a bolted flange, so no gasket or seal is required or supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit a 3.9L Dakota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The 3.9L uses a different part number in the same BRExhaust family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many clamps come with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour 2.5 in U-bolt clamps, which is enough for every joint in the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre hangers included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Hangers and a mounting bracket are not part of this kit, so the truck's existing hardware is reused.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need cutting or welding?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It installs as a bolt-on multi-piece system routed around the axle, crossbars and brackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is the muffler?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e21.5 in long by 7 in high by 9 in wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it change emissions compliance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. All emissions hardware is left intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty applies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eA two-year unlimited-mileage construction warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool the exhaust and raise the truck on rated stands or a lift with clearance behind the rear axle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire-brush the outlet pipe stub the new inlet clamps onto, because a clamp-on joint seals on the pipe surface rather than on a gasket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree the old system at the clamp-on joint and at each hanger, and lower it clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay the new pieces out in order and dry-fit the inlet joint to confirm full engagement depth before lifting the rest into place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssemble the system loosely with all four U-bolt clamps in position and every hanger seated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute the pipes around the axle, crossmembers and brackets, then adjust the slip joints for clearance to the floor, fuel lines and spare tyre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate the tailpipe into the OEM exit position and confirm it is not touching the bumper or the bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten the four clamps front to rear so each joint stays fully engaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart the engine and check for leaks at each slip joint, then re-check the clamps after the first heat cycle. 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