Well, after 204k miles my 1999 LC muffler finally needed replacement. It blew a hole the size of a gratefruit in the bottom. I checked around the local dealers, all wanted anywhere from $375 to $550 plus another $100 for gaskets and clamps. After a search on this forum and saw a number of brands used, mainly those looking for a bit more performance. We use our LC mainly as a family truckster, so the deep throaty sound of the V-8 wasn't necessary. I did a search on the internet I ended up with a Walker stainless steel Quiet flow 3, part number 55329.
Summit Racing had it for $110, (most online stores had it from $150 to $180) Autozone had it listed for $169, but matched the Summit Racing price and I saved on the shipping. I had it in two days. I still needed two gaskets from Toyota, $16 each. The Walker muffler looked very similar to the OEM but it did not have the ribbed rear pipe (eliminating the need for the Toyota clamp and flange gasket a savings of $42) but did require it to be welded to the middle pipe that hooks to the resonator. It also did not have the counter-weight on the back end of the muffler that helps reduce vibration. As far as sound, it is as quiet as the OEM. It does has a very slight resonance at freeway speed, but again, it is very slight. Only noticeable with the radio off, on smooth road. So far it has performed 98% as well as the OEM and was a lot less money. I am into the Walker for a total of $202 installed, parts and labor ($110 muffler, $32 gaskets and $60 labor). For the OEM, I was looking at $550 minimum and probably would have been closer to $700. If you are looking for an OEM-like muffler, quiet and reasonably priced, the Walker Quiet flow 3 is a good option. It also has a lifetime guaranty. Although this may sound like a commercial, I have no affiliation with Walker, Toyota or Autozone. So far my wife hasn't noticed a difference and that is what really matters! Good luck. Phil
1999 Toyota Land Cruiser, love it
2000 Land Rover Discovery II, an opportunity to teach my boys how to work on cars
2001 Land Rover Discovery II, a further opportunity to teach my boys how to work on cars
Summit Racing had it for $110, (most online stores had it from $150 to $180) Autozone had it listed for $169, but matched the Summit Racing price and I saved on the shipping. I had it in two days. I still needed two gaskets from Toyota, $16 each. The Walker muffler looked very similar to the OEM but it did not have the ribbed rear pipe (eliminating the need for the Toyota clamp and flange gasket a savings of $42) but did require it to be welded to the middle pipe that hooks to the resonator. It also did not have the counter-weight on the back end of the muffler that helps reduce vibration. As far as sound, it is as quiet as the OEM. It does has a very slight resonance at freeway speed, but again, it is very slight. Only noticeable with the radio off, on smooth road. So far it has performed 98% as well as the OEM and was a lot less money. I am into the Walker for a total of $202 installed, parts and labor ($110 muffler, $32 gaskets and $60 labor). For the OEM, I was looking at $550 minimum and probably would have been closer to $700. If you are looking for an OEM-like muffler, quiet and reasonably priced, the Walker Quiet flow 3 is a good option. It also has a lifetime guaranty. Although this may sound like a commercial, I have no affiliation with Walker, Toyota or Autozone. So far my wife hasn't noticed a difference and that is what really matters! Good luck. Phil
1999 Toyota Land Cruiser, love it
2000 Land Rover Discovery II, an opportunity to teach my boys how to work on cars
2001 Land Rover Discovery II, a further opportunity to teach my boys how to work on cars
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