Exhaust Install
09-04-18 | 05:11 PM
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It's pretty straightforward:
1. Lift the rear of the car
2. Spray WD-40 on the hangers, rubber holders, and 4 bolts that connect to mid-pipe
3. Unbolt and wiggle the exhaust off
4. Spray again, but on the new hangers and wiggle on
5. Bolt up the 4 and you're done
1. Lift the rear of the car
2. Spray WD-40 on the hangers, rubber holders, and 4 bolts that connect to mid-pipe
3. Unbolt and wiggle the exhaust off
4. Spray again, but on the new hangers and wiggle on
5. Bolt up the 4 and you're done
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09-04-18 | 05:23 PM
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Do most axlebacks come with a gasket or just use the one already on there?
09-04-18 | 05:29 PM
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Use the one that you already have. It's definitely helpful to do it with a friend though. I've done axle backs on many previous cars and they were all easy (even with simple jacks...if you have jack stands it will be simple).
09-04-18 | 05:34 PM
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I have access to lifts and all kinds of pro tools so it should be easy. Also my friend will be with me. I just wanted to see if there were any weird issues people have run into before. Thanks for your replies.
09-04-18 | 07:00 PM
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The only difficult part of the install was removing the bolts. I had limited tools, no lift, and I live in Canada so those bolt rusted and seized on like *****. Other than that it was straight forward. I also used the existing gasket and saved the provided one for a future date.
09-04-18 | 07:04 PM
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The only difficult part of the install was removing the bolts. I had limited tools, no lift, and I live in Canada so those bolt rusted and seized on like *****. Other than that it was straight forward. I also used the existing gasket and saved the provided one for a future date.
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09-04-18 | 08:06 PM
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Other than that align the axleback and take your time.
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09-05-18 | 07:59 AM
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I’m hoping since my car only has 5,000 miles that I’m not at that point lol.
09-05-18 | 08:03 AM
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Thanks everybody. Seems like it’s going to be a simple install as no one has mentioned any real complicated issues they ran into. Seems the axleback install is indeed as easy as I thought. Will update once I do it on Friday.
09-05-18 | 08:39 AM
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Something simple with 4 bolts only, I still can't get 2 bolts loose. I soaked bolts with PB blaster for 4 days straight and tried to heat them up with proprane torch no luck. One mechanic says $40 to loosen 2 bolts because he has to put on lift. I can't see paying for this and I don't have any air tools. Any suggestions?
09-05-18 | 08:41 AM
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Something simple with 4 bolts only, I still can't get 2 bolts loose. I soaked bolts with PB blaster for 4 days straight and tried to heat them up with proprane torch no luck. One mechanic says $40 to loosen 2 bolts because he has to put on lift. I can't see paying for this and I don't have any air tools. Any suggestions?