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Post by **240SXedUp** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

I just got my GP SPorts Spec D exhaust from Touge Factory. Looks sweet. I asked this before but I want to know how hard it is to install with jack stands. There isnt alot of room down there with them. This is my first exhaust install and I really dont want to strip any bolts. Should I just wait and pay someone to do it, or is it just a waste of money because it is easy enough to do myself? And if you have this exhaust... was it an easy install for you?

Post by **Anand** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

we installed apexi duals on a s13 with jackstands on the rear of the car only.. takes a couple of people to do it but it wasn't that hard at all... took about 20 minutes...

Post by **240SXedUp** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

Why a couple of people?

Post by **Anand** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

one to hold it in place.. and the other to line things up... it's good to have more people so they can help you make it go faster and hold things up.

Post by **89240sx** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

and to drink beer and look at it when its done :-D

Post by **240SXedUp** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

Haha well Im 17. Dont think my parents would like to walk out and see me throwin back a few brewskis with a 3000 pound car up on jacks. Haha. Id like to see there faces tho.... maybe i will.

How difficult were the bolts to get off. Im gonna soak them like hell with some liquid wrench. I dont wanna pull a muscle just to strip a bolt.

Post by **Anand** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

it wasn't that hard...

Post by **240SXedUp** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

Hmmm ok Ill give it a shot. Theyve been soakin.

Post by **rousie13** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

A nice 3-4 foot pipe on the end of a breaker bar or wrench works wonders.

It made getting the bolts off of my springs/struts a piece of cake. Not sure if you can break anything by using it on the exhaust though, but I don't think you can.

Post by **Onizuka** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

its only hard if the bolts are rusted. I just took off my exaust for the second time and the hardest part was getting the hangers off the rubber peices

Post by **Queamore** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

They should come off easy since you soaked them in oil. I use this pb spray it has a yellow top it works almost rightaway. Saved me alot of time.

Post by **240SXedUp** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

How do you get those rubber hangers off

Post by **240SXedUp** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

I dont know how. Just alot of work?

Post by **240SXedUp** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

Well I got everything off except the bolts connecting it to the cat.I was so excited cuz everything was working great. but the bolts connecting to the cat. are rusted as hell. Soaked it with liquid wrench so hopefully it will budge tomorrow. But it wasnt budging at all tonight.

Post by **89240sx** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

use a breaker bar but be steady and slow... they will come loose

Post by **240SXedUp** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

Haha thanks. I was getting ready to saw the cat off and buy a new one. Deeeeeeeeep breaths, deep breaths.

Post by **89240sx** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

lol back away from the car with a saw!

breathe man! if you dont have a breaker bar use a cheater bar

either way it will come loose .... think Zen man! ZEN!!!

Post by **240SXedUp** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

Haha thanks. I gotta go shower. I got a little carried away with the liquid wrench

Post by **Queamore** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

I use the end of the bar for one of my hydrolic jacks and a wrench.

Post by **nnkfws333** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

Actually, to get the hangers off I lube it with dish washing soap. It works the best and is cheap.

Post by **NeedCAforS13** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

impact wrench...always does the job!

Sean

Post by **89240sx** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

Impacts are good but i've had bolts that couldnt be pulled with impact.... only breaker bar or cheater bar...

have to be careful also ...especially with exhaust

Post by **240SXedUp** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

Ya, I got the hangers off with a lil effort. Just those bolts. I dont think my dad has any of these tools.

Post by **89240sx** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

ok then take a regular ratchet and socket and slip a bar over the end.... its called a cheater bar ... exactly what Queamore was saying with the hydraulic bar.... any bar should work fine

it just gives you more leverage

Post by **240SXedUp** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

oooh ok. i gotcha. i wish i was McGuyver

Post by **240SXedUp** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

It just wont budge. Im gonna try it in the morning. Very bizarre because all of the other bolts came off perfectly!!

Post by **574-240sx** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

You should call MR. GOODWRENCH, I bet he will help. HAHA. I bet an exhaust place will hang it for about $40-50, thats if you don't want to tackle it yourself. Nick

Post by **240SXedUp** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

Ya... well I guess I will have to resort to that. I think I just stripped it. Unless anyone has anymore suggestions.

Post by **574-240sx** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

if you stripped a bolt on the old exhaust cut it off or use a torch. When i don't have all the tool si just go to a friends house. Nick

Post by **240SXedUp** » Fri Jun 27, 2003 1:32 pm

I dont have a blow torch, I dont have a dremel. What should I do?And getting a tool to adjust to the strip wont neccessarily mean I can get this nut off. It is really rusted on there tight.I may be able to find a friend who has a dremmel. If so, what do I do. I really dont want to spend 50 bucks to have a mechanic put it on since my only problem is 2 ****in nuts.

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