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How to remove Catback without cutting?

Old Mar 30, 2009 | 11:33 PM
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I was just wondering how I can remove my TSP Catback without cutting it the guy at the exhuast shop decided to weld it up and I want it to retain its resale value.

I have access to a lift.
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 11:42 PM
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unbolt it from the y pipe, maybe you'd have to cut it at the welds? or if you want to keep it in one piece, drop the rear end and maybe it will come over that out the back?
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 11:46 PM
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Yeah I thought about cutting it at the welds but its impossible to get to becuz its over the axle....I wonder if I just unbolted the struts if that would make the rereand drop enough?
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 11:55 PM
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drop the rear end
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X3 drop the rear or cut it. No other way.
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Either chop it or you'll hafta drop the rear.
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Just cut it and get someone with welding skills to add a nice flange, ball joint, or v-band.
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