Is a catback install possible with just jacks?
 

I am debating to try and install it myself since I want to learn to maintenance etc... for the car, but I don't have access to a lift. Or should I just a pay a local shop to install it?

If you are a little mechanically inclined it is not that hard. Good jackstands at least on both rear sides. The exhaust is mounted by a couple of bolts and some slip on hangers. Not too hard at all really. Just make sure the jackstands are set up right.

yep with scrap t-shirt since you will be laying on your back lol

If you're willing to do the reading and research I say go for it! Soon enough you'll be wondering why your wallet is so light

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yeah it would be pretty easy, just as easy as being on a hoist..

I did it with just the rear on jack stands, not very difficult. Use jack stands, do NOT just use a jack.

Yup. Use the jack and slide the jack stands under. I wish I could go back and edit the post title. Looks like 100$ at harbor freight for a jack and 2 jack stands.

I've pulled half a car up on a curb in front of a house to swap an exhaust. It's tight but doable.

With jackstands, yes, it's very easy. Getting those annoying hangers off the OEM axleback is the worst part IMO, that's without the proper pliers for that purpose anyways :)

A couple of quick tips: lube the hangers w/ some dish soap to make slipping the exhaust grommets off & on, a much easier affair.
Also, make sure you scrape the flange where the new exhaust gasket will go, to be sure it's a good fit.

It's really a piece of cake job, even for those of us that are not the most mechanically inclined.

i did my Invidia with jacks

took me 45 minutes

Thanks for all the comments guys. Going to do it. Probably wait for this weekend so I can plenty of room in the garage (share it with someone else)

New car with new nuts should be a cinch. Not so easy with a 15-20 year old toyota with a drive shaft and rusted bolts. Make sure you do well with corrosion prevention (use bolts and hardware that has the least chance of rusting; stainless steel bolts etc, bolt grease where necessary) as bolts start to rust-seize after 5 years or so.

I started to do mine with just the rears lifted up on a ramp. I would have completed it had I had a smaller torque wrench. Due to its size, I had to put the front up on stands to get more clearance for the length of the wrench to get it properly torqued.

Either way, easy peasy.