Second-hand TRD Exhaust; where the hell can I buy the hardware?
 

This has been talked about here around a year ago, but I'm not sure it came up with any conclusive answers.

I bought the TRD exhaust used without the original hardware, so improvised during installation. The gasket from cat-to-midpipe I replaced just fine, but there's a specific one from the midpipe to the muffler I didn't have. I never put that on so just lived with exhaust leak until I noticed it start to rattle, and now I'm trying to get a hold of the original hardware kit to install.

This would be the kit I'm referring to, but cannot - for the LIFE of me - find anywhere to buy it. I tried my dealership and the parts department were no help. Does anyone happen to know if/where I can find this set online anywhere?

Also, it looks like suprastore has them, but I'm not sure how reliable they are.

UPDATE: I went to Amazon and purchased a 2.5" donut gasket in the hopes that this will fit.

http://i.imgur.com/MaBNVgel.jpg

Subsequently, my dealership called me back about the part and it turns out the reason why he could not find it in the system is because it was physically removed (or some other bullshit). Long story short, "HQ" re-added it to his system and he will be able to order it, as long as I get there before the dealership closes. Since I've got the cash, I'll probably go in and order... but when the part from Amazon arrives, I'll likely install that first before I can replace.

The part number is PTR03-18131-AA, which is identical to the actual exhaust system's part number, except for the last two digits, "-AA," which is the indicator that it is the hardware.

UPDATE 2: Picked up the hardware kit from the dealership... I would've installed them, but it's raining. I'll post pictures below of the kit since it seems no other image exists besides the stock TRDusa one.
http://i.imgur.com/N4pe1s3l.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ZiSvEGrl.jpg

Bolts are bolts. Hardware stores are a dime a dozen.

The gasket looks like a donut gasket. There's plenty if you know the ID.
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...s=donut+gasket

http://www.suprastore.com/trdexhakit.html

not sure how legit that site is, but that's what I found on the 1st page of Google

Aye, I can't really find any real info on the gasket though. The TRD parts site says "One GASKET, 2.5" ERISTIC", and I must admit I have no idea what that means and it doesn't turn up anything definitive with a cursory Google search.

I might be able to do some research on the size and probably size testing, but I thought it might've been easier to just find the official hardware set.

Appreciate the reply! I linked to that exact page in my OP though.

Wouldn't mind buying from that site if immediate search results didn't all say stuff like, "suprastore are robbers" and "stay away from suprastore." Plus, I think it's a Yahoo site... lol

don't know how I didn't see that in your post... lol.

however, there is some good news in the description of that kit:
One GASKET, 2.5" ERISTIC

I am pretty sure that's the ID of the gasket

Haha, I swear I'm not doing this on purpose, but I mentioned that in a reply to mav1178.

What the hell does "ERISTIC" mean? Is it a brand? I can't turn up anything meaningful out of that line of text. Am I an idiot?

I'm having trouble reading today; I guess it's time to go to sleep. just buy a 2.5" ID donut gasket and you will be good.

EDIT: https://www.amazon.com/Blox-Racing-B...s=donut+gasket

doesn't seem that expensive and it looks fairly easy to get to the connection on the TRD exhaust since it's right behind the muffler. should be a quick job without the need to take the whole exhaust off

All righty. Yeah, I think I can shell out $12 to give it a shot. Amazon definitely makes it easier.

Thanks again! If it doesn't work out, I suppose I'll go back on the hunt for the hardware kit.

Or you can buy straight from TRD: http://www.trdusa.com/parts-detail.h...PTR03-18131-AA

I appreciate the reply. I linked to that in the OP, as well. If you can find some way to order right off the site, PLEASE share. As far as I know, it just directs you to dealerships to purchase. And dealerships want you there physically to order stuff.

I went to a dealership tonight to ask about this, gave them the part number, and they were of zero help. It's a longer story because this same dude told me he could order them when I spoke to him on the phone an hour earlier. I guess he wasn't expecting me to show up 30 minutes before closing time.

Walk into any decent exhaust or auto parts store and say you need a gasket. They will hook you up with the right thing in minutes.

Call your Toyota dealer parts department.

I got mine from SupraStore.

Hey man, just thought it'd be worth replying to your comment for posterity and to keep track of my progress...

So the gasket from Amazon came in, the same one you linked to. I found a small ring gasket inside when I disconnected the midpipe>muffler that I THINK was responsible for the rattling I was hearing, and I don't even think it was doing anything as far as a gasket's job goes. Previously the flanges (is that what you call the lips at the end the pipes?) were touching. Below is how the new gasket looks installed, seems sealed enough for now til the TRD hardware kit to arrive, which I'll be picking up on Tuesday.

http://i.imgur.com/MaBNVge.jpg

It won't show up on their local system, they have to order it from dealer daily website. That is how my local dealer ordered my hardware kit.

I went through this trouble too and the donut gasket is no help. Itll seal for the time being but itll leak soon enough.

But please show us this "eristic" gasket!!

tl;dr That's about the same experience I had.

I'll tell the story, since the subject was brought up...

On Wednesday, I called the dealership and they seemed to understand what I was saying. I was told to come in and order physically (this is some dealership rule or something that you need to order parts in person). I arrive, and it seems there was a huge communication breakdown; he thought I wanted the gasket from the cat to the midpipe, even though I was very clear. I showed him the part number and the parts for the hardware kit on my phone, and he couldn't find it in the system. He asked me to call tomorrow so he could call their warehouse, or something, since I was there after the warehouse's hours.

I call and remind him Thursday, he says he'll call back in 10 minutes. Turns out that yes, the part number is valid and the hardware kit does exist! For whatever reason, it was removed from his system, and somebody from the warehouse needed to manually re-add it. He had it done, and I was able to get to the dealership again to put in the order. Total come to about $24.25.

It should be there on Tuesday, and I'll come back with any updates then.

Will absolutely! Just curious, how come you're so sure the Amazon one won't last?

Because im currently using one exactly like that on my trd exhaust. I guess the gap between the flanges flex/shifts around and eventually it started leaking. I know it was starting to shoot fumes from that connection when i installed my velox diffuser... by now its probably shooting out a lot more.

I tighten the gap until it was nice and even like yours but after a few days driving i could feel the fumes escaping

Ah! I've got a few more days with this on so I'll check it periodically too. Thanks.

Just wanted to ping you, did a quick update in the OP.

Thank you for this. Looks like the gasket is just a thick flat gasket. Can you measure the thickness prior to install? Im thinking of getting another donut gasket and cutting it to the thickness and call it a day. Lol :party0030:

Can do! I haven't even installed it yet because it's been raining pretty consistently here. Now, of all times, Los Angeles?

Haha! Im in LA too so im dealing with shitty traffic and weather too. Could be worst right?

Yeah, and since you've sent this message it HAS gotten worse; it's hailed a few times!! haha

Anyway, sorry for the late reply. The Amazon gasket has been working without issue so I have been taking my time. I HAVE put the TRD gasket in, but... it just... seems weird. The bolts were weird too... I can elaborate when I'm not so sleepy. Anyway, here's a pic of gasket the size:

http://i.imgur.com/JaJTWkcl.jpg


And you can find more pictures of whatever I took in the album below:
Album: http://imgur.com/a/yu1kc

Hope this helps!

Thanks a bunch! Yeah its a werid sitting gasket but i guess as long as it doesnt leak and doesnt have room for flex then the gasket is all good.

Hey guys. Im installing a trd exhaust on my frs too. Looking for some insight. Is the trd gasket you guys used recommended or is it ok to use any 2.5 inch gasket? Also did you guys reuse the bolts and gasket from the cat to midpipe flange?