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Old 04-17-2008, 11:11 PM
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so went to take my stock catback off tonight, and am having some issues, got it all unbolted, and unhooked from the y-pipe/hangars, but cannot seem to figure out how to get the i-pipe over the axle. if i had a lift i could just twist the muffler/tips until the arch was horizontal and slide it through, but without a lift i can't get the car up high enough...any ideas?
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Without a lift you should have to cut the pipe near the axle to get it out.
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well, i am wanting to resell the catback (stock w/ flowmaster welded in) to get what little i can out of it, so i didn't want to cut on it, but it seems that may be my only option
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It will come out in one piece, but it involves removing the pass. side shock and dropping the axle. How much work are you willing to do?
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I dunno man, I'd just cut it. I also wanted to salvage mine then just decided to screw it and cut it once before the axle and once after. Came right out then!
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well i ended up cutting it right where the i-pipe joins the muffler, so all it will take is a quick weld job to put the whole thing back together...thanks for the motivation, lol




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