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Added @SXTH Element Trail Pipe. Replaces stock resonator and tailpipe that was a major concern on steep departures.

Very subtle, slightly deeper tone on cold start and acceleration. More importantly, absolutely zero drone or low frequency resonance in the 1500-2000 RPM range that I experienced with the AWE OFG cat back because it retains the stock muffler. Tailpipe is no longer an issue - love it!

2025 2026 4runner 6th gen SXTH Element Trail Pipe installed IMG_0214
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Hello, I'm kind of curious why Sixth Element did not angle the tailpipe off and flared out like Factory. Big concern on when idling ; where are those gas fumes going.

My guess is they're going to linger underneath the vehicle. Have you noticed any fumigation going on when sitting still? Thanks in advance.
 

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This seems to be "fixing" an issue that doesn't exist. When I look at my Trailhunter, it looks like the spare tire is more likely to touch the ground than the tailpipe. Has anyone actually scraped the factory tailpipe while offroading?
 
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No fumes at all when sitting still - of course it’s a hybrid so the engine is rarely running when it’s stopped. When installed it’s angled down, just positioned closer to the axle and tucked - kinda’ like an axle dump exhaust. Not particularly concerned about fumes.
 
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This seems to be "fixing" an issue that doesn't exist. When I look at my Trailhunter, it looks like the spare tire is more likely to touch the ground than the tailpipe. Has anyone actually scraped the factory tailpipe while offroading?
Yep - both the spare and the tailpipe…and the license plate holder which will come off next time I’m off road - just keep it on to keep DPS happy. Relocating the spare is the next issue, but that is much more involved and expensive to get right - I don’t want to lose the rear camera capabilities.
 

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I bent my stock tailpipe all up in Moab. I just installed the SXTH and this will no longer be an issue.

This seems to be "fixing" an issue that doesn't exist. When I look at my Trailhunter, it looks like the spare tire is more likely to touch the ground than the tailpipe. Has anyone actually scraped the factory tailpipe while offroading?
 

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This seems to be "fixing" an issue that doesn't exist. When I look at my Trailhunter, it looks like the spare tire is more likely to touch the ground than the tailpipe. Has anyone actually scraped the factory tailpipe while offroading?
Yes I sure have multiple times. those were all very steep sections of trail.... now the stock tip may have touched and I couldn't care less, it didn't leave it looking mangled heck I can't even tell that it did rub.
 
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Yes I sure have multiple times. those were all very steep sections of trail.... now the stock tip may have touched and I couldn't care less, it didn't leave it looking mangled heck I can't even tell that it did rub.
That looks fun - where are you?
 

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Yes I sure have multiple times. those were all very steep sections of trail.... now the stock tip may have touched and I couldn't care less, it didn't leave it looking mangled heck I can't even tell that it did rub.
Assuming this was with a spare tire underneath still? Full size?
 

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Installed my trail pipe a couple weeks ago. The sound is very subtle like you said. Barely hear the difference inside the cabin and outside, just slightly at cold start and low RPMs.
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