Yepper...exhuast will be a doozie! I'm HOPING I can squeek a pair of 2.5"ers into the driveshaft tunnel, WITH the factory convertible bolt-in brace in place in the factory location.

A guy can dream, can't he?

We'll see. Maybe just straight ovalized pipes run right under the drop crossmember. In fact, that is more likely what will be done....and more realistic....

Exhaust is one of the few areas where I will sub the job out. I know of one particular FANTABULOUS local muffler shop that will custom bend and install me a system cheaper than I can even purchase raw materials myself. I've used them for 2 prior projects and was tickled pink with their quality and price, so I will go back there and present them with this challenge...with my high priority for ground clearance presented front & center...

We'll see....that will be a topic for another thread someday. Not quite ready for exhaust yet...

I'm certainly not saying my methods are for everyone. Just presenting an alternative...that's why I love custom work on cars. Everyone has their own ideas, successes, and failures...