Is a catback install possible with just jacks?

[Huehuecoyotl]

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

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

Work Gloves, regular vice grips and lots of lube, I used some triflo or something I had in garage. Lots of lube seems to be the secret, lift the exhaust up a bit to unload the hangers. Dish soap is a neat idea too. Will try it sometime

[cnk]

I did my headerback with the front on ramps and the rear on jack stands. Just hit the rubber hangers with a little bit of WD40 and they'll slide right off without a problem.

[Hanakuso]

Originally Posted by dwx

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

I also agree do not use just a jack. That's only asking for disaster.

Also, only using jack stands on the rear would be dangerous and possibly deadly without wheel chocks on the front. As a last resort I would also throw a wheel under the car as well.

Many people recommend using ramps in the front with wheel chocks and jack stands in the rear. I personally use jack stands on all 4 corners. Just make sure all 4 jack stands are actually touching the car, since a lot of cheap jack stands aren't equal in height.

[Anthonytpt]

Do you mechanically-savvy gentlemen extend the jack stands all the way up? I haven't done an exhaust install before, but am keen on trying it.

Much thanks in advance.

[Hanakuso]

Originally Posted by Anthonytpt

Do you mechanically-savvy gentlemen extend the jack stands all the way up? I haven't done an exhaust install before, but am keen on trying it.

Much thanks in advance.

No need to get it up very high. Depends on the jack stands but mine are only on the 2nd or 3rd level from the lowest.

[wbradley]

If you're unsure please don't risk your life to save $40.

I did mine but must admit had the vehicle not been garaged for the winter Id have taken it to a muffler shop.

[OrbitalEllipses]

I've done entire exhaust swaps on jacks.

[Wes]

Just get a floorjack and some jack stands, and see the DIY on how to jack up the car and you're set! I recently just installed my Perrin catback, I did it myself and I've never done this before, but honestly its better to have a friend to help you out since the stock exhaust was such a #$%^# to take off, and connecting the resonator and S pipe was a bit hard.

Edit: make sure you have some WD40 or some sort of lube for the hangers and the bolt connecting the muffler, and channel locks to get it off the hangers.

[brillo]

Just make sure you jack the car up safely with proper stands. Nothing scares me more than people under cars using only the jack as support.

[j.t.]

If you have to ask if you can install this caback with jackstands it sounds like you lack the ability to even turn a nut in the right direction.

[Foobar]

Originally Posted by j.t.

If you have to ask if you can install this caback with jackstands it sounds like you lack the ability to even turn a nut in the right direction.

Ouch, that's harsh dude.

I'm sure the OP was just concerned if there would be enough clearance with jackstands as opposed to having to bring it in to a shop with a lift.

[zc06_kisstherain]

yeah like everyone said. jack stands should be fine. or Ramp should work as well.

[Sam86]

Sorry for the bump- plan to install my catback and not sure whether to go jackstands or ramp.

Going the jackstand route, including the jack oil, stands, and jack it'll cost me $200 at the cheapest, also being new to working on my car I feel pretty sceptical about having 2 stands supporting the weight safely and not falling over as the car would be lifted on an angle.

Compared to getting a set of 2 ramps for $110- which i've heard are safer and will be quicker to use.

I know jack stands are more flexible for overall maintenance, but I really don't see myself having a use for that other than for my exhaust install.

So- are ramps safer, and will the ones I want to buy be sufficient?
https://www.ebay.com.au/i/2536434748...QaAgrfEALw_wcB


The specs are 600mm length, 215mm width, 185mm height- will 7 inches of height from the wheels be enough?. My car is stock ride height so assuming my wheels are on the ramp I should have a minimum of around 320mm (12.6 inches) working space at the lowest end of the car- assuming my stock ride height is 5.5 inches with stock suspension and 17inch wheels which should be the same spec as stock wheels and tyres

Also may seem dumb but will the little lip in the ramp for the wheel to sit in cause any issues when i'm trying to drive off the ramp since it's rwd or am I just overthinking now
Thanks

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Sam86

Sorry for the bump- plan to install my catback and not sure whether to go jackstands or ramp.

Going the jackstand route, including the jack oil, stands, and jack it'll cost me $200 at the cheapest, also being new to working on my car I feel pretty sceptical about having 2 stands supporting the weight safely and not falling over as the car would be lifted on an angle.

Compared to getting a set of 2 ramps for $110- which i've heard are safer and will be quicker to use.

I know jack stands are more flexible for overall maintenance, but I really don't see myself having a use for that other than for my exhaust install.

So- are ramps safer, and will the ones I want to buy be sufficient?
https://www.ebay.com.au/i/2536434748...QaAgrfEALw_wcB


The specs are 600mm length, 215mm width, 185mm height- will 7 inches of height from the wheels be enough?. My car is stock ride height so assuming my wheels are on the ramp I should have a minimum of around 320mm (12.6 inches) working space at the lowest end of the car- assuming my stock ride height is 5.5 inches with stock suspension and 17inch wheels which should be the same spec as stock wheels and tyres

Also may seem dumb but will the little lip in the ramp for the wheel to sit in cause any issues when i'm trying to drive off the ramp since it's rwd or am I just overthinking now
Thanks

You have pretty much answered all your own questions. They both will work just fine. The ramps are a bit faster and remove any doubt that they are in the right place though.