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Jesse
Member
Date registered: Aug 2017
Location: Massachusetts
Vehicle(s): 2005 G55
Posts: 9
| 2005 G55 exhaust lift for protection
I have a 2005 G55 that I use as a daily driver and some light duty off roading. I primarily drive the back roads of New England, but do run into some areas where I fear I may rip my exhaust off. I know, I know, the G55 is not the best choice for off road. It is what I have and I really like it, so it is what it is.
Has anyone figured out how to protect the exhaust on a G55? Or replace it with something that runs closer to the vehicle? There appears to be a lot of space (several inches) between the exhaust and the body where it could be lifted up to protect it. I am not attached to the side exit tips and would even consider the more standard turn down tips.
In the same idea of protection, has as anyone figured out how to put frame protection on a G55? This setup looks great, but unfortunately, it does not fit a G55. https://www.g-wagenaccessories.com/products/lwb-w463-rockslider-rock...
My apologies if these questions have been asked before. I searched, but could not find good data. I won't be offended if you point me to someplace I have missed.
Thanks,
- Jesse
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Edited by Jesse 1/3/2018 1:44 PM
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Doug Nel
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Date registered: May 2006
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Vehicle(s): 1982 280GE 5 door automatic
Posts: 258
| Re: 2005 G55 exhaust lift for protection
Hi Jesse. I have a G55 2006. My exhaust needed replacing and I wnet with the following in this thread. Still happy, and a 25% of the price of MB Repacement.
http://www.pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.php?tid=23018&po...
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Jesse
Member
Date registered: Aug 2017
Location: Massachusetts
Vehicle(s): 2005 G55
Posts: 9
| Re: 2005 G55 exhaust lift for protection
Doug,
Thanks for the pictures. They are very helpful. Do you have a view from the side of the truck that shows how far down the exhaust components hang?
Thanks,
- Jesse
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Lestat
New user
Date registered: Dec 2017
Location: Snoqualmie, WA
Vehicle(s): 06 G55, 07 S4 Avant, 78 911 SC Targa
Posts: 1
| Re: 2005 G55 exhaust lift for protection
Thanks, great information! I have been looking for a solution to the exhaust issue as well. Those side pipe tips got damaged easily. I’ve been trying to make my G55 as offroadable (limited use anyway) as my Disco was. This is a very helpful. |
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Doug Nel
Veteran
Date registered: May 2006
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Vehicle(s): 1982 280GE 5 door automatic
Posts: 258
| RE: 2005 G55 exhaust lift for protection
Hope this helps:
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Jesse
Member
Date registered: Aug 2017
Location: Massachusetts
Vehicle(s): 2005 G55
Posts: 9
| RE: 2005 G55 exhaust lift for protection
I am still trying to figure out if my exhaust is somehow different than stock or if it is just a perspective issue. Here are a couple photos to show how low it hangs.
I would like to get some additional clearance to keep it safe and there appears to be a ton of space above the exhaust between the exhaust and the body.
I have been researching sliders to protect the underside as well, but the exhaust tips get in the way from what I can tell. One local shop suggested cutting the tips off and putting turn downs on to dump the exhaust down under the G. That would be cost effective and also get them out of the way of the sliders. They could always be welded back on if I decided to change it back.
Thoughts?
I could not get the images to post, so here are links to pics of my setup.
Side shot
Closer shot of front
Closer shot of tips
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Edited by Jesse 8/15/2018 3:00 PM
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NHDave
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Dec 2013
Location: Seacoast NH.
Vehicle(s): 2004 AMG
Posts: 464
| Re: 2005 G55 exhaust lift for protection
I've never noticed that the Cat converter hangs down so much. Gonna look at mine again.
Curious if your the person who tows a boat to Rye Harbor NH? |
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Jesse
Member
Date registered: Aug 2017
Location: Massachusetts
Vehicle(s): 2005 G55
Posts: 9
| Re: 2005 G55 exhaust lift for protection
NHDave,
Thanks for taking a look to compare. I would love to see if mine looks like others, but I don’t exactly seem them at the local supermarket very often.
I do not tow a boat. I do pull a small Aliner camper. Separate topic, but I just bent my Curtis receiver last weekend. It came with the truck. Total junk. Tongue weight was only 250 pounds. Time to do it right.
Thanks,
- Jesse
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andrewsutherl
Member
Date registered: Jan 2015
Location: Los Angeles
Vehicle(s): 2003 G55, 1990 964
Posts: 18
| Re: 2005 G55 exhaust lift for protection
When you pull the running boards, you can see the exhaust system...looks normal to me. When I pulled my rb's, I painted the exhaust system flat black and cut off the amg tips (mufflers are near EOL anyway).
FYI...the G55 is an excellent choice for offroading!! |
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Jesse
Member
Date registered: Aug 2017
Location: Massachusetts
Vehicle(s): 2005 G55
Posts: 9
| Re: 2005 G55 exhaust lift for protection
Andrew,
What did you do with the end of the exhaust when you cut the tips off? Did you put some type of turn down and just dump it under the truck? Any chance you have pictures?
Thanks,
- Jesse
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WEBIII
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Oct 2010
Location: Inlet Beach, FL
Vehicle(s): 461.318, 463.241
Posts: 315
| Re: 2005 G55 exhaust lift for protection
My 2000 has a Brabus exhaust that exits in a similar way to the G55. I plan to turn down at the framerail.
Where are the backroads that you ride? It would be great to have a New England treffen. |
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Jesse
Member
Date registered: Aug 2017
Location: Massachusetts
Vehicle(s): 2005 G55
Posts: 9
| Re: 2005 G55 exhaust lift for protection
I tend to spend my time checking out the back roads of Vermont. Both the national forest roads and the class IV roads are great areas to just drive around and explore.
If you are interested in VT, you should try to sign up for the Vermont Overland Rally. I suspect it is sold out, but tickets always open up as it gets closer. PM my if you want more info.
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thebigblue
Date registered: Jan 2012
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| Re: 2005 G55 exhaust lift for protection
ORC.de makes an exhaust protection
https://orc-shop.de/en/exhaust-protection-mercedes-g-463-till-11/200...
https://orc-shop.de/en/exhaust-protection-plates-mercedes-g-463-with...
Edited by thebigblue 8/24/2018 3:41 AM
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