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01-21-2013, 06:39 PM | #1 |
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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?
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01-21-2013, 06:48 PM | #2 |
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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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yep with scrap t-shirt since you will be laying on your back lol
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01-21-2013, 07:05 PM | #4 |
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yeah it would be pretty easy, just as easy as being on a hoist..
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I did it with just the rear on jack stands, not very difficult. Use jack stands, do NOT just use a jack.
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I've pulled half a car up on a curb in front of a house to swap an exhaust. It's tight but doable.
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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
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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. |
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i did my Invidia with jacks
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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)
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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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