How to use muffler hangers from auto parts store

[derolph]

The muffler I'm replacing on my 88 Accord LX-i had hanger prongs welded to it. That muffler needed replacing and I bought a universal muffler that has no hanger prongs welded to it. So, I think my options are to have hanger prongs welded to it by repair shop or use a simple hanger like the one shown at http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...questid=588788

Anybody familiar with this type of hanger? Apparently, I would use two of them, one to connect to each of the hanger prongs on the underside of the car, and I would use a muffler clamp on the tailpipe to hold these hangers to the pipe and thereby support the muffler. Seems like this should work OK. Do you agree? Any opinions?

[import racer]

The one at the bottom of the page is a better hanger,top one on the right swivel hanger.Just put clamp over it and tighten down .You may have to find a hole or drill one on the under side of the body.

[Vanilla Sky]

Do you have any friends with a welder? In all seriousness, it won't cost much more to simply have the proper hangers welded on, even if you take the muffler to a shop for the welding. If you were local to me, I'd weld it up for you for a six pack.

[derolph]

Thanks for the suggestions, guys. The idea of having hangers welded to the muffler really seems like the ideal situation to me. So, I think I'll call a shop tomorrow that recently welded a flex section in the exhaust of my other car and discuss this.