New Stacks in town

Shilohsho · 06-13-2009, 11:34 PM

We installed some stacks today on a friends truck. He'll probably be the only one in the high school parking lot with these

We'll be installing the tool box directly against the stacks and we'll attach a piece of matching diamond plate to the back of the toolbox to cover the manifold of the pipes. We'll also have to notch the tool box to clear the wheel wells because it's the deep box style. It should look like a manufactured tool box for stacks. More pictures to come.

taterbob01 · 06-13-2009, 11:38 PM

did you get those stacks locally?

Shilohsho · 06-14-2009, 01:23 PM

They were factory Peterbilts that we had left over from one of the owner's Petes that turned out and we cut them off with about a 2" mitre from front to back. We wanted them flush with the cab. We made the manifold out of some sheet steel we had that we put in a brake and made it 3x5. The stacks are 5" which turned out to be just right for what we were looking for. We also wanted them hidden when looking at the truck from the front and just barely visible when standing at the front tire.

**carolinarednek** · 06-14-2009, 04:07 PM

I finally broke down and put some in my rig too. They're 6" miters and came with a checker plate aluminum piece to cover the plumbing in the bed. If anyone had seen Trey's old stacks, this is them. Might give you some kinda idea on the cover for his.

They really dont stick over the cab that much. Only 3" at most.

**carolinarednek** · 06-14-2009, 04:10 PM

MAN!! I just realized my toes look HUGE!!

NickBeek · 06-14-2009, 05:11 PM

Ahhh, another person with "tree climbers" Do you feel like eatin bananas too?

Shilohsho · 06-14-2009, 11:27 PM

Yeah, nice toes

The piece that hides the plumbing is pretty much what we're gonna do. We plan on attaching it to the tool box so it should look like yours. We've also gotta notch the tool box for the wheel wells like the ones meant for smaller 4 door trucks with the real short beds.
Now, Brian, give us a side shot with the tires and stacks all in one picture

aerolland · 06-15-2009, 08:41 AM

Now the question should be...

...is that truck going to put out some smoke???

taterbob01 · 06-15-2009, 12:44 PM

shiloh let me know if you come across anymore, i only need one though, this black one i have has got to go!

***Mkoegel*** · 06-15-2009, 12:56 PM

has anyone tried to notch or cut angels in the back of the tool box so it will sit and cover around the stacks and you dont lose any bed space. very nice looking truck btw

**carolinarednek** · 06-15-2009, 05:34 PM

If you did that then you would lose storage space in the tool box and it would be a real P.I.T.A. to get everything to close up right and what not!

Anyways, Tucker, you ask and you shall recieve my frind. New pics of the rig with tires and stacks.

BuffaloLake · 06-15-2009, 05:53 PM

Now before you say anything, I know that my stacks are way too tall for your tastes, but I thought that you might be interested in the cover that I made for mine. I did a little write up on it here:
DIY stack heat shield