Muffler clearance with departure angle

[gxtrd470]

Hi guys, I’m new here, and to off-roading.
I got gx 470 lifted 2.5 on 32s.
Planning to hit few trails in Moab.
My coworker looked at rear of vehicle and said
You will hit - bend muffler first before scrapping with hitch. Is there solutions, for example of remove tip before trail, and cut muffler pipe a bit shorter like couple inches so tip can go back on later. That should give you enough departure angle that you will not damage anything.

Please advise,

Thanks.

 

[rommelrommel]

I hacked mine off a bit past the rear axle.

 

[Rednexus]

I've off-roaded my GX quite a bit (including at Moab). The hitch hits before the tailpipe 99% of the time, probably due to my driving style of straddling obstacles/rocks. The hitch actually works pretty decent as a rear "skidplate". I've nicked my tailpipe just once. I'd probably leave it alone unless you'll be doing some nasty trails.

 

[hoch]

Just add a hitch skid and you’ll be good. Saves your bumper as well.

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[gxtrd470]

I hacked mine off a bit past the rear axle.

Thanks.

 

[gxtrd470]

I've off-roaded my GX quite a bit (including at Moab). The hitch hits before the tailpipe 99% of the time, probably due to my driving style of straddling obstacles/rocks. The hitch actually works pretty decent as a rear "skidplate". I've nicked my tailpipe just once. I'd probably leave it alone unless you'll be doing some nasty trails.

Thanks.

 

[gxtrd470]

Just add a hitch skid and you’ll be good. Saves your bumper as well.

CURT Hitch-Mounted Skid Shield (Fits 2 in. Receiver) 31007 - The Home Depot

Add a custom flair of comfort and style to your vehicle with CURT HitchMounted Skid Shield.

www.homedepot.com

Or

Body Armor 4x4 5136 Backbone Hitch Skid for sale online | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Body Armor 4x4 5136 Backbone Hitch Skid at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

Thanks. Didn’t even know such things existed.