looking at f-150 with dual exhaust- best way to get rid of the loud pipes?

[waxworm09]

I am looking at buying a 01 f-150, however one thing I don't like about the truck is the loud tailpipes. What is the best way to ditch the loud pipes? Is there a cheap fix for that? And one other thing, I started the truck a couple times, and when you turn the key in the ignition it doesn't want to turn. You have to wiggle the key a bit to get it to turn to start the truck. Anyone know what the issue would be with that? Thanks for any advice!

[Ufatz]

Hate to state the obvious, but why not just look at another F-150? It isnt't like there is a shortage of them. A truck that somebody has equippped with excessively loud mufflers etc. might just also be a truck that somebody has pounded pretty hard. And why start right off with an ignition switch problem, which, as I recall from owning one myself was a common problem.

Just a couple thoughts.

[JosMN]

Put a set of mufflers on it or put it back to stock. And to say a truck with loud pipes is a truck that has been pounded on is kind of a loud opinion in itself. Yes, maybe if its a teen that is selling it. You can usually tell in the seller of the vehicle. Im older and have true duals because I like the tone and its far from being a truck that gets pounded. Havent heard of the ignition problem, I myself have an 01.

[Jeremy airjer W]

Get an estimate for catalytic converter back exhaust from any repair shop. That will give you a pretty good idea of what it will cost to get it back to o.e. and quiter. I convert them back every once and a while. Most of the time the own is just tired of rattles and broken hangers.

As far as the key sticking, it may be as simple as a worn out ignition lock cylinder.

[brian6715]

Coming from a small town where half the graduating class had pipes, I wouldn't consider buying one with it unless you meet the owner and he seems like a guy who takes care of his stuff. I am one of the guys who believes trucks with pipes have a much greater chance of being driven hard, because I witnessed it with almost everyone I "knew"

[Sonicrunch]

Coming from a small town where half the graduating class had pipes, I wouldn't consider buying one with it unless you meet the owner and he seems like a guy who takes care of his stuff. I am one of the guys who believes trucks with pipes have a much greater chance of being driven hard, because I witnessed it with almost everyone I "knew"

bingo.