PROBLEM WITH DDM Dominator Pipe for MT

[mik3y]

I just got my DDM dominator pipe. I have the FG competition MT with mechanical brakes.

The rear brakes have a plastic carrier which joins the cable linkage and this is getting in the way of screwing in the pipe which uses the same bolt.

Does any1 have a solution to this problem???

Would a jetpro pipe offer a better fit?

 

[Rossco]

It should go on like this bud

 

[mik3y]

Ok, you see where your SIDE MOUNT Screw is? Well I have my REAR Mechanical brake coupler there and its getting in the way.

 

[mik3y]

you see, that plastic carrier which couples the 2 rear brake cables is NOT allowing me to line up the rear bracket of the pipe. =(

 

[mik3y]

AND i cant move the plastic brake coupling to the front because the brake cables are not long enough.

 

[KauseKaos]

It looks like it should still fit. Did u file the hole a lil on the pipe. If not go the how to section in the Monster Truck section.

 

[mik3y]

UPDATE!!! After hours of work, i finally figured out how to install the DDM pipe.

Basically, I took the rear brake plastic coupler and turned it 180 degrees around. Look at the previous pictures I posted in the previous post to see exactly what I mean.

I still need to "expland" the hole in the DDM pipe but I will do that tomorrow. Otherwise, the pipe fits perfectly and has good clearance with the rear shock tower.

 

[mik3y]

COMPARISON:

BEFORE:




AFTER:

 

[midwestguy69]

Nice, man them pipes are just sweet looking. Nice truck btw

 

[mik3y]

Thank you very much.

 

[KauseKaos]

Looks good Mike but heres the big question have you ran it yet? lol

 

[mik3y]

KK....Not yet =)
I will run it after im done with everything =)

 

[mik3y]

im also completely rebuilding my baja right now and my DDM package arrived today!!! Weekend will be busy !

 

[Bigger the Better]

This is a great solved problem. YOu should make sure to link this thread in a email to DDM. That way they can update the web site or package for 4wd owners. Good job. (thumbsup).

Can't wait to hear what you think of the new pipe...

 

[mik3y]

This is a great solved problem. YOu should make sure to link this thread in a email to DDM. That way they can update the web site or package for 4wd owners. Good job. (thumbsup).

Can't wait to hear what you think of the new pipe...

@BTB

thank you very much. I will post up more pictures of the modification process soon

 

[atom3624]

Great work with the 'inspired obvious' thought of 180'ing the cable mount.
I had the same problem.
I didn't go ahead as I was worried about being too close to the throttle bar - any problems here?
Alan.

 

[mik3y]

Great work with the 'inspired obvious' thought of 180'ing the cable mount.
I had the same problem.
I didn't go ahead as I was worried about being too close to the throttle bar - any problems here?
Alan.

Alan,

The throtle linkage and the brake are close to each other in this "modified setup" but they do not touch or interfier each other. I had to "Re-bend" the metal linkage wires but that was it.

 

[mik3y]

UPDATE: Installation of DDM Dominator Top end pipe is complete and went smoothly without much complications once I figured out how to modify the rear brake cable linkage. I am including some pix of the mods that I had to do in order to make things "fit".

Overall conclusion: DDM Dominator pipe definatly LOOKs & FEELs nicer and has a solid contruction compared to the stock FG Competition pipe.

 

[atom3624]

Yup,
As I thought. A very tight fit - nicely executed.

 

[mik3y]

Started the truck today!!!