Yes, they most certainly need to be supported at the mufflers. If they are currently not so supported someone has removed the factory supports, likely you do not have stock Ansa mufflers anymore. Correct?
Have you looked to see if the stock, attached to the chassis, muffler support brackets are still in place?
Larry
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