exaust for rear pto

as far as i know there was only one exaust system for the 134 cj, ordered it a few days ago, and went to put it on, question is how does the rear pto drivline route not interfear with the exaust system:? am i missing something here? looks like its path runs right where the pipe is! i could work around this but i would prefer to have the orignal system with the muffler where the gas tank would be on a 1970 exiting on the right rear of the jeep

 

Hey, ran into this problem as well, and ended up having a custom fabricated pipe, although i only needed a header pipe, but i would suggest taking the old exhaust or the jeep to a muffler shop, the only way i know to make sure the clearance is given, wish i could tell you what you're looking at for pricewise but I'm good friends with a muffler guy here and it only cost me a case of beer also, if the exhaust shop says they have the dimensions and can make it without seeing the system, they probably will give you the same problem you already have and not clear the PTO, my buddy said his spec card was completely different than what he ended up using, HTH ~Cool

 

MY 55 has the exhaust exiting out at the right rear with my rear pto. Not sure if it is factory though. When I get home from maine tonight I will post pics if you want

 

pics would be great

 

I believe that a flex pipe fix came with the pto set up. A piece was supposed to be cut out of the stock system and the flex pipe put in its place. am