Is a catback install possible with just jacks? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

jflogerzi · 01-21-2013, 06:39 PM

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?

MTCRX · 01-21-2013, 06:48 PM

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.

WatchmaN · 01-21-2013, 06:51 PM

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

Books · 01-21-2013, 07:05 PM

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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fuddbutter · 01-21-2013, 07:18 PM

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

xwd · 01-21-2013, 07:21 PM

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

jflogerzi · 01-21-2013, 07:26 PM

Quote:

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.

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.

dorifuto · 01-21-2013, 07:37 PM

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

Dave-ROR · 01-21-2013, 07:39 PM

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

GTB/ZR-1 · 01-21-2013, 07:40 PM

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.

whitefrs · 01-21-2013, 07:44 PM

i did my Invidia with jacks

took me 45 minutes

jflogerzi · 01-21-2013, 07:50 PM

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)

ST185RC · 01-21-2013, 07:59 PM

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.

Foobar · 01-22-2013, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jflogerzi

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)

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.

01-21-2013, 06:51 PM	#3
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Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	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 __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

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MTCRX Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Whiteout FRS- autocross ready Location: Montana Posts: 283 Thanks: 136 Thanked 109 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

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ST185RC Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: White Out FR-S Location: Canada Posts: 672 Thanks: 31 Thanked 511 Times in 242 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

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