| Diagram | Fig. 15 — EXHAUST PIPES & SILENCERS · ref 15 |
| Subsystem | exhaust |
| Listed in parts books | 1980, 1983 |
Hanger - Silencer
Silencer hanger bracket (83-7582) that supports the rear of the muffler on the exhaust system.
This is the silencer hanger, part number 83-7582, listed in the exhaust pipes and silencers section of the parts books. It's the small bracket that holds the rear end of the muffler steady, taking the load off the exhaust pipe clamp and keeping the silencer from flexing around under vibration.
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Catalog records place this hanger in the exhaust system for the early 1980s, with appearances running 1980 through 1983. It's not a glamorous part, but a cracked or missing hanger lets the silencer bounce around, which stresses the header pipe joint and can eventually crack welds or loosen the whole exhaust.
If you're replacing one, check the mounting point on your frame and the silencer body itself to make sure the bracket lines up before you order - the catalog entry here is brief, so give us a call and we'll confirm fitment.
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