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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CAT-BACK STAINLESS SINGLE EXHAUST SYSTEM
2006 DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCK 5.7L HEMI
QUAD CAB & STANDARD CAB , SHORT BED, 4DR, 2/4 WD
STANDARD CAB, LONG BED 2DR 2WD
PART#616601
ITEM PART # QUANTITY DESCRIPTION
A 1031-700808S 1 3” STAINLESS HEADPIPE W/HANGER
B 420887 1 STAINLESS SUPERFLOW MUFFLER
C 1046-700821S 1 3” STAINLESS OVERAXLE TAILPIPE W/HANGER
D 500360 1 3½” STAINLESS TIP
E OHD300 3 3” CLAMP
F 4338 1 BAND CLAMP
G BO-1015 1 BOLT KIT FOR BAND CLAMP
Thank you for purchasing our Gibson exhaust system for your vehicle. If you need further assistance, please do not
hesitate to call our technical dept at (800) 528-3044 Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 0906
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS # 616601
When installing this exhaust system make sure to use proper safety precautions. Use jack stands when working under
the vehicle, set parking brake, block tires and use safety glasses and gloves. Allow exhaust to cool before attempting
installation. Severe injury or burns could occur if safety measures are not taken.
SUGGESTED TOOLS: 1/2”, 9/16” 15mm wrenches & sockets, WD-40, hacksaw, jack stands.
SUGGESTED TOOLS: ½”, 9 /16” 15 mm Wrench & Socket, WD-40, Hacksaw, Jack Stand
Disconnect the negative battery cable before removal of OEM exhaust. This will allow the computer to reset and recognize the
new exhaust. La
CAREFULLY READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
out the exhaust on the floor so it looks like the drawing and compare parts with manual.
DO NOT REMOVE YOUR STOCK HEADPIPE
1. To remove the stock exhaust
un-clamp it just behind the stock
muffler. Then un-clamp stock
muffler and remove. Leave all
rubber grommets in place. Use
WD-40 to aid in removal of
exhaust.
2. Install head pipe #A onto your
existing stock front pipe and
attach with clamp #E. Use a jack
stand to support the converter.
Insert welded hanger into rubber
grommet.
3. Install muffler #B onto head
pipe #A 1½”-2” with the louvers
facing towards the converter. Use
a jack stand to support the
muffler. Use clamp #E to secure
the muffler to the headpipe. DO
NOT TIGHTEN. Muffler inlet is
looking into the louvers.
4. Slide band clamp #F onto
muffler #B. Insert hangers into
rubber grommet and attach with
bolt kit #G. DO NOT TIGHTEN
5. Install the overaxle tailpipe #C
into the muffler 1½-2”. Insert
welded hanger into rubber
grommet. Use clamp #E to secure
tailpipe to muffler. DO NOT
TIGHTEN.
6. Install stainless steel tip #D.
Clamp down. When you have
everything in place, firmly tighten
all bolts and clamps down securely.
Use stainless steel cleaner and a
Scotch Brite pad weekly to prevent
tip from discoloration.
GIBSON EXHAUST systems are designed on a factory stock vehicle. Any aftermarket products installed could increase the sound levels of this Exhaust.
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