TRD Axle Dump Exhaust Installed - TRD Off Road

[Kdbradley85]

After attempting to order the OEM axle dump exhaust from a few local dealers and being unable to locate one, I found them available on the Toyota Parts Express website. The part number for the exhaust is PT226-35241-AA, and is currently on sale. After taxes and shipping it was roughly $100. It was an extremely easy installation. You want to have plenty of clearance between the rear axle and the body of the truck, so you can either jack up the truck from the frame near the driver's side rear wheel, or find a good way to park so you can do it without jacking it up, as I did. You're also gonna want to lower your spare tire to make more room to fish out the original exhaust. The most difficult part was removing the old exhaust from the rubber pipe hangers (2), but it just takes a little force to pop them free. It took about 10-15 minutes to do. You're gonna need a 14mm socket (deep) to remove and reinstall the nuts on the exhaust flange.

I haven't noticed any real difference in the sound of the exhaust. Well worth the $100 for an OEM part if you ask me!
I've attached some pictures below.

Bonus Photo! My buddy just picked up his TRD Prerunner the other day. He's waited months for one to be available anywhere around MD, VA, DE, PA, NJ... and he finally found one. Not gonna lie, I'm a little jealous of those all black wheels! Great looking truck:

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