PTS - Joe Z series Full Exhaust • Production version install for RWD 3IS
#142
Lead Lap
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I'm looking at the axle back so when you get yours installed, please post some sound clips. Want to compare it to my stock one. I don't feel like spending the $1500 on an exhaust ATM but maybe in the future. I feel like an axle back paired with my GReddy intake would be a good start.
#143
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (10)
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Under an IS F since 2008
Posts: 13,441
Received 1,064 Likes
on
586 Posts
![Lightbulb](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon3.gif)
![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
The small OEM donut gaskets are there to simply reuse.
The Full Cat-back Exhaust systems will come with new gaskets for all the new pipe sections that get installed. (no donut gaskets get reused on this version)
Enjoy,
~ Joe Z
![Cool](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/cool.gif)
#144
Lead Lap
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 548
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Anyone know how to remove the top two bolts from the axle back?(each side)
Or do you have to remove the complete exhaust to do an exhaust(axle or full cat back)mod?
Or do you have to remove the complete exhaust to do an exhaust(axle or full cat back)mod?
#145
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (10)
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Under an IS F since 2008
Posts: 13,441
Received 1,064 Likes
on
586 Posts
![Lightbulb](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon3.gif)
![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
They have them in stock in Carson, CA.
For local install, I can recommend Tommy @ MusicBox in So. El Monte.
Lots of ClubLexus local members go there for bolt-ons.
Enjoy if you pick one up.
![Big OK](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/bigok.gif)
~ Joe Z
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
#146
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (10)
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Under an IS F since 2008
Posts: 13,441
Received 1,064 Likes
on
586 Posts
![Arrow](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon2.gif)
The 2 spring loaded bolts on each side are 14mm.
Then there are a total of 3 hangers on each side that will slide off easily with WD-40.
This is for the simple axle back.
If you're doing the Full, I recommend a professional installer.!!!
Especially if you never worked on cars.
Since the entire OEM exhaust will need to be properly removed. Not a job for the novice.
~ Joe Z
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
#149
Lead Lap
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 548
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
How to I remove all the bolts for axle back install? I couldn't fit my wrench of the bolt on the top. It's a very right space and the black plastic guard seems to be in the way.
#150
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)