Muffler mounting bracket?

Question

The bracket that holds my muffler rusted through. What is that band/bracket called so i can look it up? I've tried autozone and pep boys but if you don't know the exact part name they are pretty useless.

2002 chevy cavalier.

Answer 1

If you still have the original muffler on the car an aftermarket bracket like those sold through parts stores will not fit.  Those are sized to fit aftermarket replacement mufflers of the same brand.  Trust me, I've been bit by this before as these straps frequently fail in Minnesota.

The bracket sold through the dealer will actually fit and costs about the same as the parts store brands.  Just ask for a muffler bracket, they sell them by the truckload and the guy at the counter probably knows the part number by heart.

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Answer 2

For an exact replacement your local Chevrolet dealer is the place to go. Muffler shops often use "FITS-ALL" clamps and hangers that wind up rattling and banging.

Answer 3

you can buy then universal hangers that has hole in them and you can adjust it to where you want it.

Answer 4

fred just go to muffler shop...you'll be done in 10 min and out 20 dollars..no muss no fuss

Answer 5

Check out http://exhaust-systems-direct.com. They have selections of exhaust systems parts for many vehicle types, including Chevrolets.

Answer 6

If it's just the bracket that actually holds your muffler up it's only like a $20 part, my friend just had the exact same thing replaced on his 01 Cavalier.

Answer 7

HI

  If you go to autozone just go the the tail pipe area and look at the straps they have. You well find something there that well work. It might not look the same but... its under the car so it don't matter. Other than that you'll have to go to a muffler shop and have a piece that they use installed (it won't look the same ether) and they may want to replace a lot of the rest of the exhaust system I'm sure. or go to the dealer and order one..

Good Luck

Tim

Answer 8

autozone or pep boys wont have it. its called a muffler strap. call a few muffler shops where you live and see if they stock it. if they dont ask them if they can suggest a supplier locally for you. napa may have this