just like the title says. I can not get my SSDiesel downpipe in the truck. i am just using the downpipe and building the rest myself in 4" with muffler.

First: hits the upper control arm/bracket
Second: hits the pass. side frame near starter
Third: hits the floorboard at the 4" expansion section

^All this is EVEN AFTER denting the pipe some to make it fit^ HOLY %HIT!

and I thought it may be my trans/engine motor mounts being worn/saggin. so I disconnected the trans mount and raised the back of it. Downpipe still doesnt fit!!!!

so the only logical conclusion i can come to is this was a defect part or their jigs/bending machine is turning out incorrect bends.

Terrible fitment!!!! stay away!!!

what should I do, and who sells a good fitting true 3" downpipe for my 96 C2500 6.5??

hell got my exhaust from tv diesel 3'' down pipe whit 4''back from down pipe 275.oo and free shipping

Sorry to hear that man..

I bought the same one and it fit ok, its close but it did fit
Hope you find somthing that works for you

I replaced mine last summer from Walt at SS and it was very tight getting it in, but it went in and fit like a glove.

I bought my downpipe from warpspeed (they sell diamond eye exhaust) and my 3" downpipe fit perfectly :). Didn't think Walt could mess up on exhaust... but anything is possible I guess lol.

i bought one off ebay for around 75.00 and it fit great and its 3inch all the way

I put Walts turbo back on my ole '99 6.5 and it was a very tight fit, with alot of twisting and a few wrench throwing tantrums involved, :D

Give it some time and it will go in, just goes in really tight.