Installing MANNWELDER's STAXX clamp - Dodge Diesel

PEAKSTRYDE · 09-18-2007, 11:03 AM

First I want to say thank you to MANNWELDER (on this forum) for the best pickup "smoke stack" mount on the market!!! Awesome customer service and shipping from CA to MN in 2 days!!!

After reading 53WILLYS DIY 5" Turbo Back write-up I decided to go for it also. Thanks to 53 for the excellent detailed write-up!!!!!

Tools you will need to install the STAXX clamp

This is a HEAVY DUTY CLAMP about 1" THICK and weighing over 6 lbs.

Mark where the center of the stack lines up with the top front of your box (I chose not to drill at the very top, but about 1 inch down) and drill 2 - 3/16 pilot holes then 2 - 25/64 holes.

This is a 3 piece clamp (2 halves to go around the stack and the mounting bracket that mounts in between the cab and front of the box, on the front of the box).

Tighten up the 2 - 8MM allens and you are done!!!

Thanks again, 53WILLYS, SPUNBEARING AND MANNWELDER

53 willys · 09-18-2007, 11:08 AM

Looks pimp...those clamps rule

very nice clamp install write up

mounting the clamp by yourself is kinda tricky..I had to have two people for mine...they are super beefy tho

cbrahs · 09-18-2007, 11:09 AM

i am wanting a pair of those now. I need to redo my system before they would fit though. My stacks are only 1/2" away from my bedsides. I can't see the pics of this write up because I am at work but when I get home I will view them.

tritont · 09-18-2007, 11:10 AM

thought I'd mentioned to have a small set of hands available when trying to hold the bracket between the bed and cab !

Maybe Bruce has made them a little thinner now but, I had a time just getting it to go between the the cab and bed.

Seems he's doing well with his clamp sales... good for him

PEAKSTRYDE · 09-18-2007, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 53 ******

Looks pimp...those clamps rule

very nice clamp install write up

mounting the clamp by yourself is kinda tricky..I had to have two people for mine...they are super beefy tho

KINDA TRICKY?????????????????????????????? YES, KINDA TRICKY!!!!!

Guess I should have added

** WARNING**
When installing the bracket yourself much patience is required and finger cramping may occur.

I don't have an extra set of hands around to help out with so I had no choice!!

abc4yew · 09-18-2007, 03:28 PM

They look great.... a thinner mounting bracket and some urethane for dampning would be perfect....how is the vibration using the clamp? Kerry

53 willys · 09-18-2007, 03:49 PM

I have not noticed any vibs now that I have the Staxx Clamp on. when I did my homemade clamp to get me buy till Bruce was done with mine I had all types of vibs on shut down but my clamp was not solid like this one it had a little play in it.
I think the BIG backing block is perfect..if you start making it smaller just to ease install a little it starts to loses the rigidness..and thats the best part about this clamp.......BEEF and rigidness

morkable · 09-18-2007, 04:16 PM

How do I get these units? I would like them for my truck

KEvin

Luvnacumns · 09-18-2007, 08:18 PM

Very nice I might have to get one... I noticed my stack moves around a bit!!!

PEAKSTRYDE · 09-18-2007, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luvnacumns

Very nice I might have to get one... I noticed my stack moves around a bit!!!

I can't believe you don't have one already.

cbrahs · 09-18-2007, 09:01 PM

ya follow the leader!! DANG IT! now I want a set and am willing to make adjustments to the stack spacing to make it work to!! you 2 suck!! LOL!!

Buckshotmckee · 09-18-2007, 10:11 PM

Those of you that want them, PM me and I get ya in contact with Bruce (Mannwelder). He's one of my members.

Tye

Pitz · 09-18-2007, 10:50 PM

Lookin good!

doznfire · 09-18-2007, 11:00 PM

Bruce Rules!!

doznfire · 09-18-2007, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckshotmckee

Those of you that want them, PM me and I get ya in contact with Bruce (Mannwelder). He's one of my members.

Tye

When you putting STAXX on the new truck??

09-18-2007, 11:08 AM	#2
53 willys Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 6,259 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Looks pimp...those clamps rule very nice clamp install write up mounting the clamp by yourself is kinda tricky..I had to have two people for mine...they are super beefy tho __________________ I Drive Diesel's.......

09-18-2007, 11:09 AM	#3
cbrahs Chapter President Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: misplaced Idahoan stuck in Albuquerque, Roughneckin on RIG 41 Posts: 9,303 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	i am wanting a pair of those now. I need to redo my system before they would fit though. My stacks are only 1/2" away from my bedsides. I can't see the pics of this write up because I am at work but when I get home I will view them. __________________ 2011 3500 CC LB Laramie (now a dually), 19.5" visions w/ 245x70x19.5 toyo's, S&B CAI, weathertech, Ravelco, cabin filter mod, 120 gal aux tank w/FASS 150 xfer pump, B&W, T-Rex steering brace, Pro Tech, mag-hytec's My Marine son protects your honor student Disabled Combat Rescue USAF Vet. September 2010 TOM Winner! (with the bucket) SAC Member #1

09-18-2007, 03:28 PM	#6
abc4yew Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maritimes, Canada Posts: 2,687 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	They look great.... a thinner mounting bracket and some urethane for dampning would be perfect....how is the vibration using the clamp? Kerry __________________ '04 2500 reg cab tst, smarty, F-I stage 2, billet tranny, trains, 5 gauges '03 3500 drw 4x4 CTD HO tst smarty, billet tranny, Flux 1.5, water, ranch hands Fast engine ported polished, CP3.4, twins, Helix 2, springs, Flux 3.3 0km engine on the shelf Hauling:Southwest 48' 26.5k,United 38' 21k encl. goosenecks,20' 15k Dump, Arse

09-18-2007, 04:16 PM	#8
morkable Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 5,401 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	How do I get these units? I would like them for my truck KEvin __________________ 03 2500, Almost Stock 10.84 @ 128 MPH April TOM Winner

09-18-2007, 10:11 PM	#12
Buckshotmckee Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: God's Country (Castle Rock, Co) Posts: 1,489 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Those of you that want them, PM me and I get ya in contact with Bruce (Mannwelder). He's one of my members. Tye __________________ 2006 "Arrest Me Red" Quad, 4x4, 6spd, 3.73, Big Horn Package, Silencer Ring MIA, AFE ProGuard 7 Homemade Torque Tube, Realtree Seatcovers, Straight Piped with 6'in Tip, Rear Fenderliners, Airhorns, N-Fabs, Leveling Kit "The Beast" 1978 V-Dub MK1 Wabbit Diesel, 4spd, Pump Tweaked, 87k Original Miles *R.I.P 2002 CTD 4x4 Hand-shaker 374hp/915tq* U.S. Navy Seabee Veteran We Build, We Fight, We Drink More Beer!

09-18-2007, 11:10 AM	#4
tritont Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC Posts: 1,806 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	thought I'd mentioned to have a small set of hands available when trying to hold the bracket between the bed and cab ! Maybe Bruce has made them a little thinner now but, I had a time just getting it to go between the the cab and bed. Seems he's doing well with his clamp sales... good for him

09-18-2007, 03:49 PM	#7
53 willys Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 6,259 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I have not noticed any vibs now that I have the Staxx Clamp on. when I did my homemade clamp to get me buy till Bruce was done with mine I had all types of vibs on shut down but my clamp was not solid like this one it had a little play in it. I think the BIG backing block is perfect..if you start making it smaller just to ease install a little it starts to loses the rigidness..and thats the best part about this clamp.......BEEF and rigidness

09-18-2007, 08:18 PM	#9
Luvnacumns Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Twin Falls, Idaho Posts: 5,194 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Very nice I might have to get one... I noticed my stack moves around a bit!!!

09-18-2007, 09:01 PM	#11
cbrahs Chapter President Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: misplaced Idahoan stuck in Albuquerque, Roughneckin on RIG 41 Posts: 9,303 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	ya follow the leader!! DANG IT! now I want a set and am willing to make adjustments to the stack spacing to make it work to!! you 2 suck!! LOL!!

09-18-2007, 10:50 PM	#13
Pitz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 196 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Lookin good! __________________ 06 QC 4x4 SB; 3" Thuren Lift/Trackbar Smarty TNT/R POD, AFE Stage 2, Edge EZ, Goerend Billet trans, Lift pump, cp3, HTT, and some other stuff.

09-18-2007, 11:00 PM	#14
doznfire Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Santa Maria,CA Posts: 315 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Bruce Rules!! __________________ 1966 chevy, 97 12v cummins. 1 ton 4x4, 6spd, 370's, 16.5*,4000gsk, 60# springs, tweaked pump, 4" straight piped, Running on 37-12.5-17 bf mudders. Full autometer gauges. KDP killed!

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