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Doug Thorley Header Pipes

Discussion in '4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009)' started by jpennington43, Jul 12, 2024.

  1. Jul 12, 2024 at 6:35 AM
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    jpennington43

    jpennington43 [OP] New Member

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    Hey all ... I'm gonna install new Doug Thorleys and a Gibson Exhaust to my 04 V8 4Runner. I wanna replace the stock manifold bolts and wondering if going back to stock length will be sufficient. Do I need longer, different, better bolts? Anyone changed these out? Any advise would be appreciated!
     
  2. Jul 12, 2024 at 9:49 AM
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    nimby

    nimby in the drink

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    I wanna say @MI-FL off roader has put some Doug Thorleys on. Hopefully he can chime in.
     
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  3. Jul 12, 2024 at 11:28 AM
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    MI-FL off roader

    MI-FL off roader T4R Hobby/Addict

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    Too many mods and too much money
    New OEM studs will be fine for fitment. Thorleys have a flange that's same thickness. I went with Titanium studs and nuts which I've had no problems with, but now I read they may not be compatible w aluminum. So who knows for sure.
    You most likely know already,
    Lots of deep creep or whatever brand you prefer several days before.
    Several different length extensions and a couple swivels. I used mostly 3/8 drive and hand wrenches. Different peices of 2x4 for engine lifting w the floor jack. PIA but not the worst job I ever did.
     
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